Germany, Federal Republic. A Wound Badge, Black Grade, Alternative 1957 Version Archive Footnote: Wilhelm Conrad Röngten (March

Footnote: Wilhelm Conrad Röngten (March 27

of very fine quality manufacture

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October 1938)

Germany, Federal Republic. A Wound Badge, Black Grade, Alternative 1957 Version Archive Footnote: Wilhelm Conrad Röngten (March(Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz, 1957 Version). Oval shaped blackened metal alloy; the obverse pebbled with a Stahlhelm superimposed on crossed swords within a wreath of laurel leaves with a tied bow at the bottom; the reverse plain with a slender vertical pinback, with a functional hinge catch assembly; measuring 37. 05 mm (w) x 44. 45 mm (h); weighing 13. 0 grams; in near mint condition.