Germany, Republic. A Wound Badge, Gold Grade, Alternative 1957 Version
(Verwundetenabzeichen in Gold, 1957 Version). Constructed of oval shaped gilded bronze; the obverse pebbled with a Stahlhelm superimposed on crossed swords within a wreath of laurel leaves with a tied bow at the bottom; the reverse plain with a vertical needle style pin, barrel hinge, and a flat wire catch; measuring 37.11 mm (w) x 44.57 mm (h); weighing 25.0 grams; in mint condition.

