Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, Black Grade certificate_of_authenticity partially gilded and enameled

partially gilded and enameled

The success of the raid prompted the War Office to expand the existing airborne force

McKay was declared missing and presumed dead from 443 Squadron when the aircraft did not return to base

reverse with a half wreath on the right side

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, Black Grade certificate_of_authenticity partially gilded and enameled(Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz). Constructed of blackened magnetic metal, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel wreath, with a central Stahlhelm overlaid by a mobile swastika, on top of crossed swords on a pebbled field, the reverse with a vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, unmarked, measuring 36. 95 mm (w) x 44. 47 mm (h), weighing 9. 8 grams, in better than very fine condition.