Germany, Imperial. A Wound Badge And Document To Günther Blechschmidt, C. 1918 Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic featuring eight First War period

featuring eight First War period decorations

Stitched onto the upper right breast just above the pocket is an insignia consisting of a dark green wool backer bearing a silver aluminum wire Wehrmacht eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika

the reverse centre presents the four-line inscription FÜR TREUE IN DER ARBEIT (FOR LOYALTY IN THE WORK)

the reverse presents a maker mark SY & WAGNER

moderate oxidation and loss of finish is visible throughout the base metal and minor scratching and fine hairline cracks are visible to the enamels

Germany, Imperial. A Wound Badge And Document To Günther Blechschmidt, C. 1918 Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic featuring eight First War periodGermany, Imperial. A Wound Badge, Black Grade, Screw Back Version, (Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz). Oval shaped blackened zink; the obverse pebbled with a Stahlhelm in the centre superimposed on crossed swords within a wreath of laurel leaves with a tied bow at the bottom; the reverse with a screw back assembly; unmarked; measuring 28. 60 mm (w) x 43. 60 mm (h); weighing 8. 2 grams; in overall extremely fine condition. An Army Wound Badge in Black