Germany, Wehrmacht. A Gold Grade Wound Badge by Klein & Quenzer
(Verwundetenabzeichen in Gold). Constructed of gilded tombak the obverse with a central Stahlhelm overlaid with a mobile swastika, superimposed on crossed swords and within a wreath of laurel leaves with a tied bow at the bottom, the reverse with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, marked on reverse with manufacturer code “65” for maker Klein & Quenzer, Idar-Oberstein, measuring 36.54 mm (w) x 43.84mm (h), weighing 28.8 grams, in near extremely fine condition.

