Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, Gold Grade United Republic of Greeting: YOU being appointed on

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

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

following a letter from Colonel Cotton

with descriptions of the 40 awards and over 450 badges accompanying the illustrations

Acting Corporal William James Steel Hatter

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, Gold Grade United Republic of Greeting: YOU being appointed on(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.