Germany, Imperial. A Silver Grade Wound Badge Auction machine embroidered in golden threads

machine embroidered in golden threads on dark green wool

1863 following Friedrich’s proclamation as Duke but suppressed in 1866 following Prussia’s annexation of the Duchies

Type I with Arabic Script

Footnote: The order was established in 1952 and awarded for merits in building and strengthening of the Armed Forces of the SFRJ and in commanding the military units in peace time

Silvered die-stamped tin

Germany, Imperial. A Silver Grade Wound Badge Auction machine embroidered in golden threads(Verwundetenabzeichen in Silber). Constructed of silvered bronze, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel wreath, with a crossed swords overlaid by a central Stahlhelm on a hollow background, the reverse with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, unmarked, measuring 38. 55 mm (w) x 43. 57 mm (h), weighing 8. 0 grams, in near extremely fine condition.