Germany, Third Reich. A Mixed Lot of Badges for Military Service and Sports Merit GTRexclude very dark patina)

very dark patina)

chipping evident in the green enamels on the reverse)

a worn example in overall near very fine condition

on loop for suspension with its period original ribbon mounted to a trapezoidal bronze bar with a horizontal pinback

It concludes with three Statistical Appendices: I - Losses on the Western Front 1914-1918 by Category

Germany, Third Reich. A Mixed Lot of Badges for Military Service and Sports Merit GTRexclude very dark patina)(Abzeichen). A mixed lot of badges, including: 1. A Black Grade Wound Badge, constructed of blackened magnetic metal, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, with a central raised Stahlhelm overlaid by a mobile swastika, on top of crossed swords on a pebbled field, the reverse with a clip hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, unmarked, measuring 36. 85 mm (w) x 44. 60 mm (h),