Germany, Imperial. A Pair Of First War Period Wound Badges United Republic of maker marked “RZM M1/34” for

maker marked “RZM M1/34” for “Karl Wurster” and numbered “31687” on the reverse

In bronze gilt and enamels with enameled Geneva Cross on upper arm

George (on obverse and reverse)

Since the men in Dirlewanger’s unit were criminals who could seek rehabilitation in fighting for the German Reich

Germany, Imperial. A Pair Of First War Period Wound Badges United Republic of maker marked “RZM M1/34” for(Verwundetenabzeichen). A pair of First War period wound badges, including a black grade badge, constructed of blackened bronze, vertical pinback, unmarked, measuring 38 mm (w) x 44 mm (h), in very fine condition, and; a silver grade badge, hollow version, constructed of silvered bronze, vertical pinback, unmarked, measuring 40 mm (w) x 44 mm (h), in very fine condition.