Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, Silver Grade Newly Listed engraved “G

engraved “G

some spots of rust

This is a fine case of issue for a War Merit Cross First Class with Swords by desirable maker Klein & Quenzer A

De Salaberry reported 5 killed

a hand embroidered eagle with outstretched wings

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, Silver Grade Newly Listed engraved “G(Verwundetenabzeichen). An ovular badge constructed of silvered tombac, the obverse bearing a central Stahlhelm overlaid with a mobile swastika, superimposed over two upwards facing crossed swords on a pebbled background, encompassed by a laurel leaf wreath tied with a ribbon in a bow at the bottom, the reverse is plain, bearing a vertical pinback with a flat wire catch, measuring 36. 42 mm (w) x 44. 16 mm (h), weighing 33. 1 grams, very fine.