Germany, Imperial. A Wound Badge, Black Grade Auction Archive A PANZERZUG No

A PANZERZUG No

2 mm (w) x 9 mm (h) ribbon bar and its 16

unmarked with period repair to catch

The northern European ships were better armed than their Egyptian and Ottoman opponents and their crews were better trained

Erich Illas Mun

Germany, Imperial. A Wound Badge, Black Grade Auction Archive A PANZERZUG No(Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz). A stamped blackened metal (magnetic) badge, 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 functional hinge catch assembly, unmarked, measuring 39. 42 mm (w) x 42. 29 mm (h), weighing 9. 3 grams, with some of its finish chipped off the Stahlhelm, and in overall very fine condition.