Germany, Third Reich. A Wound Badge, Silver Grade, Hollow Type United Republic of 67 mm (w) x 35

67 mm (w) x 35

Two-level black and red horsehair plume protruding from a blackened bronze ball and multi-rayed base

An example of an Iron Cross 1939 First Class - alternate de-nazified version

both taking place on September 12

Germany, Third Reich. A Wound Badge, Silver Grade, Hollow Type United Republic of 67 mm (w) x 35(Verwundetenabzeichen in Silber). An oval shaped silvered tombac; the obverse pebbled with a Stahlhelm in the centre featuring a large mobile swastika on its side superimposed on crossed swords within a wreath of laurel leaves with a tied bow at the bottom; the reverse plain with a vertical needle style pin, a barrel hinge, and a round wire catch; measuring 37. 30 mm (w) x 44. 21 mm (h); weighing 15. 7 grams; with oxidation on the side of the badge;