Germany. A Silver Grade Wound Badge

A second war Silver Grade Wound Badge (Verwundetenabzeichen); oval shaped silvered zink; 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, an integrated hinge, and crimped flat catch; measuring 35.95 mm (w) x 43.59 mm (h); weighing 20.8 grams; with approximately 40 % of the original gilt remaining; in overall better than fine condition.