Germany, Wehrmacht. A Mint & Unissued Black Grade Wound Badge, By Heinrich Wander Auction where his father was dean

where his father was dean of the faculty

white cotton mesh backer with three snaps

the reverse with a gold sword interlaced with a laurel crown and a white sash

Army green wool backer on the badge

An impressive Grand Cross set in 18kt Gold

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Mint & Unissued Black Grade Wound Badge, By Heinrich Wander Auction where his father was dean(Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz). Constructed of blackened magnetic metal, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel leaf 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 vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, unmarked, measuring 36. 56 mm (w) x 44. 38 mm (h), weighing 6. 7 grams, accompanied by its period original package of