Germany, Imperial. A Wound Badge, Black Grade Newly Listed He enlisted in the United

He enlisted in the United States Army in Forest City

45mm(w) x 58mm (h)

a major source of communications intelligence for the Allies

the reverse with a black enameled central medallion depicting a gilt crowned royal cipher of Henry XIV

the reverse plain with a vertical pinback

Germany, Imperial. A Wound Badge, Black Grade Newly Listed He enlisted in the United(Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarze). Constructed of blackened magnetic metal, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, with a central Stahlhelm on top of crossed swords, the reverse with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, unmarked, measuring 39. 16 mm (w) x 42. 81 mm (h), in better than very fine condition.