marked with the RZM (Reichszeugmeisterei) insignia and maker marked "M4/23" (Dr
about 300 yards in the rear of the line
Second Rack: first level: Purple Heart
with 2nd constuction Co
the reverse inscribed “Treu bewährt in schwerer Zeit 1915” (Proven loyalty in hard times 1915)
Germany, Imperial. A Field-Made Wound Badge, Silver Grade certificate_of_authenticity marked with the RZM (Reichszeugmeisterei)(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.