Germany, Heer. A Wound Badge, Silver Grade, by Funke & Brüninghaus, Lüdenscheid

An example of a second war German “Verwundetenabzeichen”; oval shaped silvered bronze; 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, a barrel hinge, but with its catch broken off; measuring 36.50 mm (w) x 44.35 mm (h); weighing 31.7 grams; better fine condition.