Germany, Imperial. A Wound Badge, Gold Grade Newly Listed 5 mm x 59 mm

5 mm x 59 mm inclusive of its crossed swords suspension)

In a letter dated June 7

decals were more often applied by the soldier himself instead of the factory to speed up the manufacturing process

He would remain with them for three months

centre in Gold and enamels

Germany, Imperial. A Wound Badge, Gold Grade Newly Listed 5 mm x 59 mm(Verwundetenabzeichen in Gold). Constructed of gilded bronze, vertical pinback, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel wreath, with a central Stahlhelm overlaid by a mobile swastika, on top of crossed swords on a pebbled field, unmarked, measuring 37. 17 mm (w) x 42. 26 mm (h), weighing 6. 8 grams, in near extremely fine condition.