Germany, Wehrmacht. A Black Grade Wound Badge, with LDO Case United Republic of constructed of a semi-circular bronze

constructed of a semi-circular bronze base finished with a matte silver coating

He had an attack of Influenza in 1918 and made a "good recovery"

89 mm (w) x 35

It was awarded for military merit

reverse inscribed "AI PRODI FIGLI CHE NELLA TERRA LIBICA ONORARONO LA PATRIA" inside a full leafed wreath

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Black Grade Wound Badge, with LDO Case United Republic of constructed of a semi-circular bronze(Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz mit Etui). Constructed of blackened magnetic metal, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, with a central raised Stahlhelm overlaid by a mobile swastika, on top of crossed swords on a pebbled field, the reverse with a clip hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, unmarked, measuring 36. 10 mm (w) x 43. 43 mm (h), weighing 6. 7 grams, accompanied by