Germany, Imperial. A Pair of Wound Badges, Cut-Out Versions Republic of the strap measuring 20 mm

the strap measuring 20 mm x 1

presenting an eight point star with clusters of seven smooth rays

along with being tightly wrapped with twisted brass wire

with minor oxidation and loss of finish visible to the top corners

O’Connor was referring to the “Old Contemptibles

Germany, Imperial. A Pair of Wound Badges, Cut-Out Versions Republic of the strap measuring 20 mm(Verwundetenabzeichen, durchbrochen). A pair of Wound Badges, including: 1. A Black Grade award, constructed of blackened magnetic metal, the obverse consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, with a central Stahlhelm on top of crossed swords over a hollow void, the reverse with a crimped hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, unmarked, measuring 39. 79 mm (w) x 44. 95 mm (h), weighing 8. 4 grams,