Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge In Black Auction Christian Mergenthaler (1884–1980)

Christian Mergenthaler (1884–1980)

encircled by an enameled blue border inscribed by POLONIA RESTITUTA (Restituted Poland)

102 mm x 152 mm)

light gilt wear on the LSD

This is a textbook example of a Wehrmacht Heer (Army) Helmet that belonged to a fortunate soldier named Ludwig

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge In Black Auction Christian Mergenthaler (1884–1980)(Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz). Constructed of blackened magnetic metal, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel wreath, with a central Stahlhelm overlaid by a mobile swastika, on top of crossed swords on a pebbled field, the reverse with a vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, unmarked, measuring 36. 70 mm (w) x 44. 28 mm (h), weighing 7. 9 grams, evident of period repair to the hinge and catch, otherwise in extremely fine condition.