Germany, Wehrmacht. A Silver Grade Wound Badge, First Pattern Auction dated 24 January 1916

dated 24 January 1916

It was urged to merge with the SA

76 mm (w) x 37

bearing a silvered date of “1921” topped by oak leaves and a raised Stahlhelm insignia

The cap measures approximately 205 mm (w) x 260 mm (l) x 140 mm (h)

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Silver Grade Wound Badge, First Pattern Auction dated 24 January 1916(Verwundetenabzeichen in Silber). Constructed of silvered bronze, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel leaf wreath with scalloped edges, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, around a central raised Stahlhelm overlaid by a mobile swastika, on top of crossed swords on a pebbled field, the reverse with a crimped barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, unmarked, measuring 39. 02 mm (w) x 44. 08 mm (h), weighing 13. 5 grams,