Germany, Wehrmacht. A Cased Black Grade Wound Badge Auction the bayonet measuring 545 mm

the bayonet measuring 545 mm in length

both boards feature an embroidered “9” in black threading

(Screws appear to have been tightened at some point) The chape displays modest dents and contact marks on the obverse

miniature badge in gilt and enamels

superb quality enamels in excellent condition

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Cased Black Grade Wound Badge Auction the bayonet measuring 545 mmA Wound Badge, Black Grade, By Eugene Schmidthaussler; (Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz). Constructed of blackened zinc, the obverse pebbled with a Stahlhelm in the centre featuring a large mobile swastika, superimposed on crossed swords within a wreath of laurel leaves with a tied bow at the bottom, the reverse plain with a vertical pinback, maker marked E. S. P. for Eugene Schmidthaussler, Pforzheim, on reverse, measuring 35 mm (w) x 43 mm (h), in