Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, Silver Grade, by Eugen Schmidthäussler
(Verwundetenabzeichen in Silber). Constructed of silvered tombak, the obverse with a central Stahlhelm (Steel Helmet) bearing a mobile swastika on a pebbled field, on top of crossed swords, within an oval laurel wreath, the reverse with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, maker marked with code “28” for Eugen Schmidthäussler, Pforzheim, measuring 36.64 mm (w) x 46.04, weighing 25.7 grams, loss of silver finish evident, otherwise in very fine condition.

