Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, Gold Grade United Republic of Acting Corporal William James Steel

Acting Corporal William James Steel Hatter

the reverse inscribed “Limes Abschnitt Karlsruhe” in capital lettering

with descriptions of the 40 awards and over 450 badges accompanying the illustrations

scattered chipping in the green enamels on the wreath and in the jewels at the base of the crown

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, Gold Grade United Republic of Acting Corporal William James Steel(Verwundetenabzeichen in Gold). An oval badge constructed of zink, the obverse depicts a Stahlhelm (Steel Helmet) bearing a mobile swastika on top of crossed swords over a pebbled field with a laurel branch wreath, reverse plain with a vertical needle style pin, a sheet metal hinge and a flat wire catch, unmarked, measuring 36. 27 mm (w) x 43. 76 mm (h), weighing 24. 1 grams, all gilt worn off, and in good condition.