Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, Gold Grade GTRexclude consisting of an Iron Cross

consisting of an Iron Cross 1914 ribbon with Clasp to the Iron Cross 1939 miniature

a decoration awarded for services to the arts and science

born in 1911 in Schliestedt

set an on black cotton blended background

on a 1st Class Land Service ribbon

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, Gold Grade GTRexclude consisting of an Iron Cross(Verwundetenabzeichen). An oval badge constructed of gilded zink, the obverse pebbled with a Stahlhelm in the centre superimposed on crossed swords within a wreath of laurel leaves with a tied bow at the bottom, the reverse plain with a vertical pinback, pin stamped with illegible number, measuring 36. 61 mm (w) x 44. 26 mm (h), weighing 23. 9 grams, most of the gilt has worn off, and very fine condition.