Germany, Wehrmacht. A Silver Grade Wound Badge, First Pattern Archive both the obverse and reverse

both the obverse and reverse of each are illustrated

The set is accompanied by a matching and period original hanger

the badge fob measuring 22 mm in diameter

The I Class Grand Cross Grade was awarded to senior state officers and military personnel

An additional embossed mark of “DEUTSCHES LEDER” (“GERMAN LEATHER”) is visible on the right side of the sweatband

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Silver Grade Wound Badge, First Pattern Archive both the obverse and reverse(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