Germany. A Black Grade Wound Badge Hold as part of the 5th

as part of the 5th Submarine Flotilla

Wien-Kaufing” and “M9/235” on the reverse

engraved "FREDERICK W

3 mm x 28 mm

silver gilt with fine red

Germany. A Black Grade Wound Badge Hold as part of the 5thAn example of a well preserved third reich period Black Grade Wound Badge (Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz); constructed of oval shaped blackened bronze; the obverse pebbled with a Stahlhelm in the centre featuring a large mobile swastika on its side superimposed on crossed swords within a wreath of laurel leaves with a tied bow at the bottom; the reverse plain with a vertical needle style pin, a barrel hinge, and a round wire catch; measuring 36. 90