Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, Silver Grade, C. 1943 Auction with a period original ribbon

with a period original ribbon with crossed swords

measuring 65 mm x 54 mm

38mm(w) x 38mm(h)

of extremely well and high quality manufacture

A invitation note

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, Silver Grade, C. 1943 Auction with a period original ribbon(Verwundetenabzeichen, in Silber). Re Instituted on 1. 9. 1939 by A. H. (Issued 1939 1945). Constructed of oval shaped silvered zink, 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 needle style pin, integrated cast hinge, and a crimped flat wire catch, unmarked, measuring 35. 89 mm