Germany, Wehrmacht. A Silver Grade Wound Badge, First Pattern certificate_of_authenticity November 5th

November 5th

The upper third of the shaft features two integral oak leaf bands with loops for the accommodation of a hanger

with ribbons

with additional signs of fatigue to the material at the seams and high-contact points

She was discharged upon hospitalization in England on July 4th and left shortly thereafter for sick leave to Canada

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Silver Grade Wound Badge, First Pattern certificate_of_authenticity November 5th(Verwundetenabzeichen in Silber). Constructed of silvered bronze, the obverse consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath with cut out edges, with a central raised Stahlhelm overlaid by a mobile swastika, on top of crossed swords on a pebbled field, the reverse with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, unmarked, measuring 38. 38 mm (w) x 43. 70 mm (h), weighing 11. 9 grams, demonstrating moderate loss of finish, a first pattern