while the Bronze Grade Medal was awarded to noblemen an merchants for their active participation in the war of 1812
Tally Ribbon and Shoulder Boards in various types of cloth
superimposed on red fabric (indicating anti-aircraft units)
52 mm (h - inclusive of integral half ring)
Germany, Wehrmacht. A Black Grade Wound Badge, By Heinrich Wander Auction Archive while the Bronze Grade Medal(Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz). Constructed of blackened magnetic metal, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, with a central Stahlhelm overlaid by a mobile swastika, on top of crossed swords on a pebbled field, the reverse with a vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, unmarked, measuring 36. 63 mm (w) x 44. 30 mm (h), weighing 6. 6 grams, accompanied by its period original package of