Germany, Imperial. A Black Grade Wound Badge Archive who was later to become

who was later to become Colonel Frank King

A 1934 NSDAP Erinnerungsfeier Arnsberg badge (25

based at China Station

set with genuine white sapphires

scattered pieces of the gray paper backer missing

Germany, Imperial. A Black Grade Wound Badge Archive who was later to becomeA Black Grade Wound Badge (Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz); stamped blackened metal (magnetic); 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 plain with a functional hinge catch assembly; unmarked; measuring 38. 04 mm (w) x 42. 44 mm (h); weighing 7. 4 grams; with virtually all of its original finish remaining; in overall near mint