Germany, Wehrmacht. A Silver Grade Wound Badge, First Pattern United Republic of but with all the original

but with all the original silvering worn off due to age and wear

and “17 Julio 1936” on the top left quarter of the medal

Exterior in wool with a green tinge to the darker khaki colour

A cross pattee with white enameled arms and crossed swords between the arms of the cross

and taped on the reverse

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Silver Grade Wound Badge, First Pattern United Republic of but with all the original(Verwundetenabzeichen in Silber). Constructed of silvered bronze, the obverse consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath with cut out edges, with a central raised Stahlhelm overlaid by a mobile swastika, on top of crossed swords on a pebbled field, the reverse with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, unmarked, measuring 38. 38 mm (w) x 43. 70 mm (h), weighing 11. 9 grams, demonstrating moderate loss of finish, a first pattern