Germany, Heer. A First War Wound Badge, Cut Out Gold Grade

(Verwundetenabzeichen). Constructed of gilded tombac, the obverse presents with a central Stahlhelm (steel helmet), superimposed on crossed swords within a wreath of laurel leaves with a tied bow at the bottom, vertical pinback, unmarked, measuring 44.5 mm (h) x 39 mm (w), in near extremely fine condition.