Instituted 17 January 1701
The face is covered by a period original domed acrylic crystal
but closed eight months later
A Latin cross in silver with white enameled arms
the latter three medals with original ribbons
Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, Silver Grade, By Klein & Quenzer United Republic of Instituted 17 January 1701(Verwundetenabzeichen in Silber). Constructed of silvered 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 integrated hinge and vertical pinback meeting an integrated catch, maker marked with Prsidialkanzlei code 65 for Klein & Quenzer, Pforzheim, measuring 36. 96 mm (w) x 44. 24