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

with a facsimile signature of A

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

"as he had proceeded to pension

deterioration of the sweatband which exposes period newspaper used to reinforce the structure

There is also an sliding brass length adjustment buckle on the left side

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