Black & Gold? Wound Badges for Review

[Rob W.]

I picked these up today along with a War Merit Cross w/swords, and a driving proficiency badge.
The black one looks ok to me, but can you tell the maker?
The “gold” one is a puzzle. It’s a hollow back, non-magnetic and it looks like the catch has been replaced. Any ideas?

[Rob W.]

BLack

[Rob W.]

Gold

[101combatvet]

The "Gold" one is actually a black one with the paint worn off. I have one just like it that I picked up from a vet.

[Rob W.]

Ok, thanks. That makes sense. It must be made out of brass. Any way to tell the maker on either one?

[Hans N]

Indeed 2 Black ones and the right one has a replacement catch.
Makers unknown to me atleast.

[Rob W.]

Thank you gentlemen.

[Ronny.R]

Hi

The black one have a makers mark E.S.P for Eugen Schmidthaussler
And yes the gold one is a black one.

Cheers,
Ronny

[Mike Kenny]

Well spotted on the maker's mark Ronny!

[Hans N]

Mr Hawkeye strikes again Well spotted Ronny!

[Rob W.]

Wow! You must have really good eyes! Even with a flashlight and magnifying glass I could barely make out the ES. Thank you for your help.