Germany. A Wound Badge, Silver Grade, Early Type
(Verwundetenabzeichen in Silber). Constructed of oval silvered tombac; the obverse pebbled with a Stahlhelm in the centre featuring a large mobile swastika on its side superimposed on crossed swords within a wreath of laurel leaves with a tied bow at the bottom; the reverse plain with a vertical tapered pinback, with a sheet metal hinge and a round wire catch; measuring 38.15 mm (w) x 45.72 mm (h); weighing 30.4 grams; in overall near extremely fine condition.

