Germany, Imperial. A Silver Grade Wound Badge GTRexclude open-ended wreath clasp on original

open-ended wreath clasp on original triangular ribbon

most of the latter insignia having been lost to time

better very fine condition

between the South African Republic and the Orange Free State on the one hand and British forces on the other

SOUTH AFRICA 1902 (7479 PTE

Germany, Imperial. A Silver Grade Wound Badge GTRexclude open-ended wreath clasp on originalA first war German Silver Grade Wound Badge (Verwundetenabzeichen); oval shaped silvered bronze; hollow cut out version; the obverse pebbled with a Stahlhelm in the centre 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, sheet metal hinge, and a round wire catch; measuring 39. 30 mm (w) x 44. 54 mm (h); weighing 8. 8 grams; in overall very fine condition.