Germany, Federal Republic. A Wound Badge, Black Grade, Alternative 1957 Version Archive Commemorative Cross for the 1916-1918

Commemorative Cross for the 1916-1918 War

Fifth Separate Wire Platoon

His Medal Roll indicates he was entitled to the British War Medal and the Victory Medal

on 28 September 1896

Roper served in the French theatre

Germany, Federal Republic. A Wound Badge, Black Grade, Alternative 1957 Version Archive Commemorative Cross for the 1916-1918(Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz, 1957 Version). Oval shaped blackened metal alloy; the obverse pebbled with a Stahlhelm superimposed on crossed swords within a wreath of laurel leaves with a tied bow at the bottom; the reverse plain with a slender vertical pinback, with a functional hinge catch assembly; measuring 37. 05 mm (w) x 44. 45 mm (h); weighing 13. 0 grams; in near mint condition.