Germany, Wehrmacht. A Silver Grade Wound Badge, First Pattern, with Case

(Verwundetenabzeichen in Silber mit Etui). Constructed of silvered bronze, the obverse consisting of a first pattern oval oak 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 raised barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, unmarked, measuring 38.27 mm (w) x 44.55 mm (h), weighing 24.9 grams, accompanied by its period original presentation case, constructed of a card stock frame with a faux black leather exterior, the interior with a white rayon lid liner and intact hinge cover, with a slotted beige felt medal bed, opening with a functional metal spring catch with exterior stud release and a functional metal hinge, unmarked, measuring 68 mm (w) x 70 mm (l) x 22 mm (h), a rare first pattern badge in overall better than very fine condition.