Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, Gold Grade United Republic of following a letter from Colonel

following a letter from Colonel Cotton

Greeting: YOU being appointed on the twentyfirst day of May A

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the reverse inscribed “Limes Abschnitt Karlsruhe” in capital lettering

scattered chipping in the green enamels on the wreath and in the jewels at the base of the crown

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, Gold Grade United Republic of following a letter from Colonel(Verwundetenabzeichen in Gold). An oval badge constructed of zink, the obverse depicts a Stahlhelm (Steel Helmet) bearing a mobile swastika on top of crossed swords over a pebbled field with a laurel branch wreath, reverse plain with a vertical needle style pin, a sheet metal hinge and a flat wire catch, unmarked, measuring 36. 27 mm (w) x 43. 76 mm (h), weighing 24. 1 grams, all gilt worn off, and in good condition.