Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, Black Grade Auction Archive the reverse with an inscription

the reverse with an inscription of “FÜR RETTUNG AUS GEFAHR” (“FOR RESCUE FROM DANGER”)

Footnote: Nikolaus von Vormann was born on December 24

a position that he kept for 12 years

The wreath is highlighted with crisp acorns

surmounted by SA symbol in silvered metal

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, Black Grade Auction Archive the reverse with an inscription(Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz). Constructed of blackened magnetic metal, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, with a central Stahlhelm 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 round wire catch, unmarked, measuring 37. 03 mm (w) x 44. 50 mm (h), weighing 14. 2 grams, oxidation and loss of the black