Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, Silver Grade, c. 1943

(Verwundetenabzeichen, in Silber). Re-Instituted on 1.9.1939 by A.H. (Issued 1939-1945). Constructed of 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 needle style pin, integrated cast hinge, and a crimped flat wire catch, unmarked, measuring 35.89 mm (w) x 43.71 mm (h), weighing 21.5 grams, in good condition.