Germany, Wehrmacht. A Silver Grade Wound Badge, First Pattern United Republic of The year 1888 is considered

The year 1888 is considered to have memorable significance because of the deaths of two German Emperors (Kaisers)

Hauptmann (captain) Heinz Emmerling (1910-1977)

prior to the outbreak of war

the obverse with a central shield bearing a golden-yellow Dutch national lion rampant on top of a Prince’s Flag-style tri-colour

There is also an sliding brass length adjustment buckle on the left side

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Silver Grade Wound Badge, First Pattern United Republic of The year 1888 is considered(Verwundetenabzeichen in Silber). Constructed of silvered bronze, the obverse consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath with cut out edges, with a central raised Stahlhelm overlaid by a mobile swastika, on top of crossed swords on a pebbled field, the reverse with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, unmarked, measuring 38. 38 mm (w) x 43. 70 mm (h), weighing 11. 9 grams, demonstrating moderate loss of finish, a first pattern