Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, Gold Grade GTRexclude An early manufacture German “Kriegsabzeichen

An early manufacture German “Kriegsabzeichen für Hilfskreuzer”

which is supported by a second crazed hard leather chin strap

he was an honourary foreign member of several academies and scientific societies in several countries (Hungary

but with enough remaining on the reverse of the pin to positively identify this badge as a gold grade wound badge

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, Gold Grade GTRexclude An early manufacture German “Kriegsabzeichen(Verwundetenabzeichen in Gold). Oval shaped gilded 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 integrated catch; unmarked; measuring 36. 60 mm (w) x 44. 31 mm (h); weighing 21. 3 grams; with all of its original gilt worn off,