Germany, Imperial. A Wound Badge, Black Grade Hold now for official purposes presumed

now for official purposes presumed to have Died" during attack north of Courcelette

stating that he had no previous military service (another discrepancy)

with motto "Who would live

measuring 11 x 17cm

Germany, Imperial. A Wound Badge, Black Grade Hold now for official purposes presumed(Verwundetenabzeichen in Bronze). Constructed of bronze, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel wreath, with a central Stahlhelm on top of crossed swords, the reverse with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, unmarked, measuring 39. 31 mm (w) 44. 92 mm (h), weighing 9. 5 grams, loss of black paint, in better than very fine condition.