Germany, Wehrmacht. A First Pattern Wound Badge, Silver Grade Auction 25 mm (w) x 46

25 mm (w) x 46

” measuring 79

He was discharged in consequence of "being no longer physically fit for War Service"

died in 1918

Germany, Wehrmacht. A First Pattern Wound Badge, Silver Grade Auction 25 mm (w) x 46(Verwundetenabzeichen in Silber. A first pattern Holhverbdet Wound Badge, Silver Grade, constructed of silvered tombak, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, with a central Stahlhelm overlaid by a mobile swastika, on top of crossed swords on a pebbled field, the reverse with a barrel hinge and tapering vertical pinback meeting a flattened integrated catch, unmarked, measuring 38. 55 mm (w) x 43.