Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, Black Grade United Republic of The forty-sixth badge is a

The forty-sixth badge is a Nathan Nittauer Hospital Training School Badge in 10K Gold with blue enamels

on the centerband below the eagle is an oak-leaf wreath in silvered aluminum (2nd

It is interesting to note

scratches on the reverse

marker marked "A" (Assmann & Sohne Ludenscheid) on reverse of eagle and "2" on reverse of wreath

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, Black Grade United Republic of The forty-sixth badge is a(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 37. 24 mm (w) x 44. 84 mm (h), some oxidation evident, in overall very fine condition.