Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, Gold Grade consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac “1914” on the bottom arm

“1914” on the bottom arm

the obverse depicting a winged

and an Air Raid Defence medal ribbon

moderate material fatigue and oxidation are evident to the wire features and the base wool demonstrates slight wear

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, Gold Grade consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac “1914” on the bottom arm(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, measuring 39. 57 mm (w) x 44. 43 mm (h), weighing 19. 5 grams, all gilt has worn off, and very fine condition.