Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, Silver Grade, C. 1943 Archive when a survivor of the

when a survivor of the heavy cruiser USS Houston

the reverse with a screwback

gilt loss on one tip on the maple leaf

Crossguard with quillon and pommel exhibits scattered wear spots and contact marks in the nickel plating

measuring 33 mm x 35 mm

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, Silver Grade, C. 1943 Archive when a survivor of the(Verwundetenabzeichen, in Silber). Re Instituted on 1. 9. 1939 by A. H. (Issued 1939 1945). Constructed of 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 needle style pin, integrated cast hinge, and a crimped flat wire catch, unmarked, measuring 35. 89 mm