Germany. A Cased Wound Badge, Gold Grade Auction First Class - in silver

First Class - in silver gilt and enamels

ranging in size from 40 mm x 62 mm to 63 mm x 108 mm

and a round wire catch (bent)

1916 underthe command of Lieutenant-Colonel W

He joined the NSDAP in 1921 (membership no

Germany. A Cased Wound Badge, Gold Grade Auction First Class - in silver(Verwundetenabzeichen in Gold mit Etui). Constructed of oval shaped gilt tombac; the obverse pebbled with a Stahlhelm in the centre featuring a large mobile swastika on its side superimposed on crossed swords within a wreath of laurel leaves with a tied bow at the bottom; the reverse plain with a vertical needle style pin, and a functional hinge catch assembly; measuring 36. 65 mm (w) x 44. 21 mm (h); weighing 34. 2 grams; accompanied by its original