Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, Silver Grade Auction center appliqu in Gold

center appliqu in Gold

to identify persons considered necessary for war work

which was part of the 23rd Brigade

backer and strap in orange wool

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, Silver Grade Auction center appliqu in Gold(Verwundetenabzeichen in Silber). An ovular badge constructed of silvered tombac, the obverse bears a helmet with a swastika superimposed over two upwards facing crossed swords on a pebbled background, encompassed by a laurel wreath tied with a ribbon at the bottom, the reverse bears a vertical pinback with squared flat catch, marked 30, measuring 36. 46 mm (w) x 43. 90 (h), weighing 25. 4, very fine.