the sword measuring 665 mm in length overall
the reverse inscribed “Treu bewährt in schwerer Zeit 1915” (Proven loyalty in hard times 1915)
He disembarked at Liverpool on May 7
marked with the RZM (Reichszeugmeisterei) insignia and maker marked "M4/23" (Dr
Case and medallion in near mint condition with light contact marks and light chipping on the award
Germany, Imperial. A Field-Made Wound Badge, Silver Grade certificate_of_authenticity the sword measuring 665 mm(Verwundetenabzeichen in Silber). Constructed of silver magnetic metal, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, overlaid by a Stahlhelm on top of crossed swords, the reverse with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, unmarked, measuring 36. 88 mm (w) x 41. 77 mm (h), weighing 6. 0 grams, loss of silver finish evident, in overall very fine condition.