Germany. A Silver Grade Wound Badge by B. H. Mayer of Pforzheim

A second war German “Verwundetenabzeichen”; oval shaped nickel-silver; the obverse pebbled with a Stahlhelm in the centre featuring a large mobile swastika on its side superimposed on crossed swords within a wreath of laurel leaves with a tied bow at the bottom; the reverse plain with a vertical needle style pin, sheet metal hinge, and a round wire catch; maker marked “26” for “B.H. Mayer Kumstprägeanstallt, Pforzheim” on the reverse; measuring 36.48 mm x 43.53 mm; weighing 21.7 grams; in overall very fine condition.