Germany, Wehrmacht. A First Pattern Wound Badge, Gold Grade

(Verwundetenabzeichen in Gold). A first pattern “Holhverbödet” Wound Badge, Gold Grade, constructed of gilded tombak, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, with a central Stahlhelm overlaid by a mobile swastika, on top of crossed swords on a pebbled field, the reverse with a barrel hinge and tapering vertical pinback meeting a flattened integrated catch, unmarked, measuring 38.06 mm (w) x 42.90 mm (h), weighing 17.8 grams, minor loss of gilt finish is evident, in overall near extremely fine condition.