Germany, Imperial. A Silver Grade Wound Badge Auction Brunner is awarded the Bronze

Brunner is awarded the Bronze Bravery Medal for protecting the unit’s wing with his group from an unexpected counterstroke by the enemy

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

otherwise hardly worn

Slightly rusted in places

the individual must be performing medical duties while simultaneously being engaged by the enemy

Germany, Imperial. A Silver Grade Wound Badge Auction Brunner is awarded the Bronze(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.