Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, Silver Grade Auction backer and strap in orange

backer and strap in orange wool

to identify persons considered necessary for war work

" He was discharged from service on October 18

3mm (width) x 54

which was part of the 23rd Brigade

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, Silver Grade Auction backer and strap in orange(Verwundetenabzeichen in Silber). An ovular badge constructed of silvered tombac, the obverse bears a helmet with a swastika superimposed over two upwards facing crossed swords on a pebbled background, encompassed by a laurel wreath tied with a ribbon at the bottom, the reverse bears a vertical pinback with squared flat catch, marked 30, measuring 36. 46 mm (w) x 43. 90 (h), weighing 25. 4, very fine.