Germany, Wehrmacht. A Silver Grade Wound Badge, First Pattern GTRexclude the reverse centre presents blank

the reverse centre presents blank for public welfare

It measures 149 mm x 210 mm and is in mint condition without obvious signs of wear or aging

D'Alessandro

Two unmatched sew-on style shoulder boards

Instituted 5 December 1916 by Kaiser Wilhelm II

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Silver Grade Wound Badge, First Pattern GTRexclude the reverse centre presents blank(Verwundetenabzeichen in Silber). Constructed of silvered bronze, the obverse consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath with cut out edges, with a central raised Stahlhelm overlaid by a mobile swastika, on top of crossed swords on a pebbled field, the reverse with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, unmarked, measuring 38. 38 mm (w) x 43. 70 mm (h), weighing 11. 9 grams, demonstrating moderate loss of finish, a first pattern