Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, Gold Grade GTRexclude born in 1911 in Schliestedt

born in 1911 in Schliestedt

Footnote: B/92648 Private W

on a 1st Class Land Service ribbon

a decoration awarded for services to the arts and science

2 mm x 66 mm and 19 mm x 66 mm

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, Gold Grade GTRexclude born in 1911 in Schliestedt(Verwundetenabzeichen). An oval badge constructed of gilded zink, the obverse pebbled with a Stahlhelm in the centre superimposed on crossed swords within a wreath of laurel leaves with a tied bow at the bottom, the reverse plain with a vertical pinback, pin stamped with illegible number, measuring 36. 61 mm (w) x 44. 26 mm (h), weighing 23. 9 grams, most of the gilt has worn off, and very fine condition.