A Second War German Black Grade Wound Badge GTRexclude original pentagon-shaped ribbon with brown

original pentagon-shaped ribbon with brown cloth backer

hand-engraved detail on the obverse

on September 21

This man is only 18 1/2 years of age and has been acting as Battalion Runner since June 1915

1914-15 Star (13204 Pte

A Second War German Black Grade Wound Badge GTRexclude original pentagon-shaped ribbon with brownA second war German Verwundetenabzeichen; oval shaped blackened metal (magnetic); the obverse pebbled with a Stahlhelm in the center featuring a large mobile swastika on its side superimposed on crossed swords within a wreath of laurel leaves with a tied bow at the bottom; the reverse plain with a vertical needle style pin, and a functional hinge catch assembly; unmarked; measuring 44. 85 mm x 37. 53 mm; weighing 12. 8 grams; near extremely fine