Germany. A Wound Badge, Silver Grade, by Schauerte & Höfeld of Lüdenscheid

(Verwundetenabzeichen in Silber). Constructed of oval silvered tombac; 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 round wire pin, and a functional hinge/catch assembly; maker marked “L54” for “Schauerte & Höfeld of Lüdenscheid” on the reverse; measuring 36.30 mm (w) x 43.94 mm (h); weighing 23.8 grams; in overall near extremely fine condition.