Germany, Imperial. A Gold Grade Wound Badge, Private Purchase Example, c. 1940 Republic of measuring 134 mm (w) x

measuring 134 mm (w) x 214 mm (l)

consisting of a five-pointed star with a central silver star encircled by rays and a laurel wreath

from July 5

given the prevailing climate and temperatures

which are lined with black and blue striped cotton fabric

Germany, Imperial. A Gold Grade Wound Badge, Private Purchase Example, c. 1940 Republic of measuring 134 mm (w) x(Verwundetenabzeichen in Gold). Constructed of gilded magnetic metal, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, with a central raised Stahlhelm overlaying crossed swords on a pebbled field, the reverse with a wide crimped hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch emanating from an oval plate, unmarked, measuring 38. 40 mm (w) x 43. 50 mm (h), weighing 12. 3 grams, an unusual and privately