Germany, Wehrmacht. A Cased Black Grade Wound Badge Auction both boards feature an embroidered

both boards feature an embroidered “9” in black threading

superb quality enamels in excellent condition

45 mm (w) x 72

(Screws appear to have been tightened at some point) The chape displays modest dents and contact marks on the obverse

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Cased Black Grade Wound Badge Auction both boards feature an embroideredA Wound Badge, Black Grade, By Eugene Schmidthaussler; (Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz). Constructed of blackened zinc, the obverse pebbled with a Stahlhelm in the centre featuring a large mobile swastika, superimposed on crossed swords within a wreath of laurel leaves with a tied bow at the bottom, the reverse plain with a vertical pinback, maker marked E. S. P. for Eugene Schmidthaussler, Pforzheim, on reverse, measuring 35 mm (w) x 43 mm (h), in