Original Imperial German WWI Hollow Back Black Wound Badge - Verwundetenabzeichen in Black Category_Receiver The alloy crossguard and pommel

The alloy crossguard and pommel are in very good service used condition with all detail retained

There is an oval maker marking

it was found that this material was softened by the solvents used to remove grease in the field

The barrel would have the last 1 3/8" cut off

Longstreet soon went into winter quarters at Russellville

Original Imperial German WWI Hollow Back Black Wound Badge - Verwundetenabzeichen in Black Category_Receiver The alloy crossguard and pommelOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice Imperial German black wound badge (Verwundetenabzeichen in Black), constructed out of a stamped steel magnetic base painted black. The oval badge depicts an embossed profile of an M16 "Stahlhelm" pattern helmet, which is above two crossed broad swords. This then lies on a pebbled field and is surrounded by a laurel leaf and berry wreath which is tied together at the bottom with a bow tie. The