Germany, Wehrmacht. A Silver Grade Wound Badge By Klein & Quenzer Archive He was then transferred to

He was then transferred to the 11th Battalion

die struck and hand chiseled

on original War Decoration with crossed bronze swords

without paper backer

center appliqué in gilt and enamels (36x36mm)

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Silver Grade Wound Badge By Klein & Quenzer Archive He was then transferred to(Verwundetenabzeichen in Silber). Constructed of silvered tombak, the obverse with a central Stahlhelm (Steel Helmet) overlaid with a mobile swastika, superimposed on crossed swords and within a wreath of laurel leaves with a tied bow at the bottom, the reverse with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, marked on reverse with manufacturer code 65 for maker Klein & Quenzer, Idar Oberstein, measuring 36. 61 mm (w) x 43. 87 mm