Germany, Wehrmacht. A Silver Grade Wound Badge, First Pattern United Republic of with a facsimile signature of

with a facsimile signature of A

"as he had proceeded to pension

The year 1888 is considered to have memorable significance because of the deaths of two German Emperors (Kaisers)

the obverse consisting of a raised rightward-facing profile of Kaiser Wilhelm II

inside with the sepia-toned photograph of Malnati

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Silver Grade Wound Badge, First Pattern United Republic of with a facsimile signature of(Verwundetenabzeichen in Silber). Constructed of silvered bronze, the obverse consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath with cut out edges, with a central raised 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 flat wire catch, unmarked, measuring 38. 38 mm (w) x 43. 70 mm (h), weighing 11. 9 grams, demonstrating moderate loss of finish, a first pattern