Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, Silver Grade, By Hymmen & Co. Hold 40 mm x 30 mm

40 mm x 30 mm

" After recovering from his wounds

the cap measuring 230 mm x 260 mm x 140 mm in height overall

Fifty years later

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, Silver Grade, By Hymmen & Co. Hold 40 mm x 30 mm(Verwundetenabzeichen in Silber). An oval badge constructed of silvered feinzink, the obverse pebbled with a Stahlhelm in the centre featuring a large mobile swastika, superimposed on crossed swords within a wreath of laurel leaves with a tied bow at the bottom, the reverse plain with a vertical pinback, sheet metal hinge, and flat wire catch, maker marked L 53, measures 36. 38 mm (w) x 44. 24 mm (h), weighs 26. 7 grams, and in very fine condition.