Germany, Wehrmacht. A Gold Grade Wound Badge Newly Listed the reverse inscribed “VERDIENST IM

the reverse inscribed “VERDIENST IM KRIEGE” (German - Merit in War)

Type II (1863-1924 and 1935-1984) (four-piece construction

To the right are two scrolling banners with the inscription “KAKSKUMMEND KROONI” with the denomination in the center

gold and red enamelled centrepiece

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

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Gold Grade Wound Badge Newly Listed the reverse inscribed “VERDIENST IM(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