Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, Gold Grade United Republic of they were "burnt black"

they were "burnt black"

before being discharged on February 27

DEM VATERLANDE ANHÄNGLICHKEIT

Also included and mounted is one cap badge and two collar tabs

or for whatever reason

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, Gold Grade United Republic of they were "burnt black"(Verwundetenabzeichen in Gold). Constructed of gilded feinzink, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel wreath, with a central Stahlhelm overlaid by a mobile swastika, on top of crossed swords on a pebbled field, the reverse with a barrel hinge and reverse pinback meeting a round wire catch, unmarked, measuring 36. 56 mm (w) x 44. 31 mm (h), weighing 22. 4 grams, most of the gilt has been lost, in overall better than very fine condition.