Germany. An Early Condor Legion Wound Badge, Black Grade Auction 59 mm x 62 mm)

59 mm x 62 mm)

enlisting with the Natal Mounted Police and serving with them for four years

maker marked "BIRKS" on the obverse

Die-stamped silvered copper with blue enamels

marked with logo of company Overhoff & Cie

Germany. An Early Condor Legion Wound Badge, Black Grade Auction 59 mm x 62 mm)(Legion Kondor Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz). Constructed of blackened tombac; the obverse pebbled with a Stahlhelm in the centre featuring a large mobile swastika on its side 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 37. 61 mm (w) x 42. 90 mm (h); weighing 12. 2 grams; in overall virtually