Germany, Empire. A Wound Badge, Black Grade, Hollow Stamped Version Hold on 16 May 1869

on 16 May 1869

his condition had been declared to be "dangerously ill" at Boulogne

(now Burkina Faso) Bronze gilt

constructed of gilded zink

135 mm x 220 mm x 48 mm)

Germany, Empire. A Wound Badge, Black Grade, Hollow Stamped Version Hold on 16 May 1869(Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz). Oval shaped blackened metal (magnetic); hollow stamped version; the obverse pebbled with a Stahlhelm in the centre superimposed on crossed swords within a wreath of laurel leaves with a tied bow at the bottom; the reverse plain with a vertical needle style pin, sheet metal hinge, and a round wire catch; measuring 39. 97 mm (w) x 44. 08 mm (h); weighing 6. 4 grams; in overall extremely fine condition.