Germany, Wehrmacht. A Gold Grade Wound Badge certificate_of_authenticity measuring 17 mm (w) x

measuring 17 mm (w) x 18 mm (h) to 21 mm (w) x 28 mm (h): in overall extremely fine condition

with majority of silver wash having worn off due to age or wear

as the only direct route into these villages was in enemy hands

to assess Dixon's efficiency as an non-commissioned officer

maker's marked on reverse

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Gold Grade Wound Badge certificate_of_authenticity measuring 17 mm (w) x(Verwundetenabzeichen in Gold). Constructed of silvered tombak, the obverse depicts a Stahlhelm (Steel Helmet) bearing a mobile swastika on top of crossed swords on a pebbled field with laurel branch wreath, reverse with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, unmarked, measuring 36. 65 mm (w) x 44. 33 mm (h), weighing 21. 8 grams, in better than very fine condition.