the reverse inscribed “Treu bewährt in schwerer Zeit 1915” (Proven loyalty in hard times 1915)
"1882" obverse
Honourary Archivist for the South Moravian Region (dated September 23
marked with the RZM (Reichszeugmeisterei) insignia and maker marked "M4/23" (Dr
about 300 yards in the rear of the line
Germany, Imperial. A Field-Made Wound Badge, Silver Grade certificate_of_authenticity the reverse inscribed “Treu bewährt(Verwundetenabzeichen in Silber). Constructed of silver magnetic metal, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, overlaid by a Stahlhelm on top of crossed swords, the reverse with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, unmarked, measuring 36. 88 mm (w) x 41. 77 mm (h), weighing 6. 0 grams, loss of silver finish evident, in overall very fine condition.