Germany A Silver Grade Wound Badge Auction constructed of a standard buckram

constructed of a standard buckram core and a standard black wool backer

In both cases the additional engraving was catalogued

stating that he was single (later changed to married) and that his trade was that of Sheet Metal Worker

mounted as worn German style: 1

Germany A Silver Grade Wound Badge Auction constructed of a standard buckramA second war German Verwundetenabzeichen; oval shaped silvered zink; the obverse pebbled with a Stahlhelm in the centre featuring a large mobile swastika on its side superimposed on crossed swords within a wreath of laurel leaves with a tied bow at the bottom; the reverse plain with a vertical needle style pin, an integrated hinge, and an integrated catch; measuring 36. 62 mm (w) x 44. 31 mm (h); weighing 24. 6 grams; with nearly all of its original