Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, Gold Grade consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac “1914” on the bottom arm

“1914” on the bottom arm

and an Air Raid Defence medal ribbon

moderate material fatigue and oxidation are evident to the wire features and the base wool demonstrates slight wear

Footnote: The medal was instituted on 11 April 1956 and awarded to soldiers

constructed of a silver aluminum wire chevron

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, Gold Grade consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac “1914” on the bottom arm(Verwundetenabzeichen). An oval badge constructed of gilded zink, the obverse pebbled with a Stahlhelm in the centre superimposed on crossed swords within a wreath of laurel leaves with a tied bow at the bottom, the reverse plain with a vertical pinback, measuring 39. 57 mm (w) x 44. 43 mm (h), weighing 19. 5 grams, all gilt has worn off, and very fine condition.