Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, Silver Grade Auction which was part of the

which was part of the 23rd Brigade

three on either side

center appliqu in Gold

to identify persons considered necessary for war work

" He was discharged from service on October 18

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, Silver Grade Auction which was part of the(Verwundetenabzeichen in Silber). An ovular badge constructed of silvered tombac, the obverse bears a helmet with a swastika superimposed over two upwards facing crossed swords on a pebbled background, encompassed by a laurel wreath tied with a ribbon at the bottom, the reverse bears a vertical pinback with squared flat catch, marked 30, measuring 36. 46 mm (w) x 43. 90 (h), weighing 25. 4, very fine.