Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, Gold Grade Buy Now a paper packet

a paper packet

under such regulations as it may make for passing upon applications for membership

This came at the end of his time in the Hitler Youth

with its period original ribbon featuring a sewn-on horizontal pinback

and Wireless Operator Badge (blackened bronze

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, Gold Grade Buy Now a paper packet(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, pin stamped with illegible number, measuring 36. 61 mm (w) x 44. 26 mm (h), weighing 23. 9 grams, most of the gilt has worn off, and very fine condition.