demonstrating loss of finish and soiling to the award and ribbon
the arms of the cross are pebbled with a pebbled border and a smooth edge
light discolouration on the recessed medal bed
they were marching through Luxembourg and joined the fighting at the Maginot Line
The Maginot Line has since become a metaphor for expensive efforts that offer a false sense of security
Germany, Wehrmacht. A Black Grade Wound Badge, First Pattern Archive demonstrating loss of finish and(Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz 1. Modell). Constructed of blackened brass, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel leaf wreath with scalloped edges, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, with a central raised Stahlhelm overlaid by a mobile swastika, on top of crossed swords on a pebbled field, the reverse with a crimped hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, unmarked, measuring 38. 75 mm (w) x 44. 04 mm (h), weighing 12. 9 grams,