Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge In Black GTRexclude a shield in the centre

a shield in the centre bearing the Latin inscription "HONI SOIT QUI MAY Y PENSE" (Shame on him who thinks evil)

the ex-deserter quickly made up for his past misdemeanours

extendable up to 97cm

Its administration is in the care of the Chancellor

leather reinforcement patches sewn in place at the top and bottom of the hoist sleeve

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge In Black GTRexclude a shield in the centre(Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz). Constructed of blackened bronze, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel wreath, with a central Stahlhelm (Steel Helmet), overlaid by a mobile swastika, on top of crossed swords on a pebbled field, the reverse with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, unmarked, measuring 36. 56 mm (w) x 44. 02 mm (h), in better than very fine condition.