Germany, Wehrmacht. A Gold Grade Wound Badge Newly Listed Twenty-four (24) months were served

Twenty-four (24) months were served under my command

the outline of the circle and the crossed rifles in gold-coloured bullion wire in various textures

maker marked on the reverse with the logo of Hermann Schmuck & Cie

gold and red enamelled centrepiece

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Gold Grade Wound Badge Newly Listed Twenty-four (24) months were served(Verwundetenabzeichen in Gold). Constructed of gilded zink, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, with a central Stahlhelm overlaid by a mobile swastika, on top of crossed swords on a pebbled field, the reverse with an integral hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flattened catch, unmarked, measuring 35. 95 mm (w) x 43. 64 mm (h), weighing 23. 6 grams, with some loss of finish evident, a late