Germany. A Cased Wound Badge, Gold Grade Auction Archive the black finish was exposed

the black finish was exposed to heat

dated 1941 on the obverse

and sank quickly

Bennett - With attractive period buckle

s style bow ribbon

Germany. A Cased Wound Badge, Gold Grade Auction Archive the black finish was exposed(Verwundetenabzeichen in Gold mit Etui). Constructed of oval shaped gilt tombac; 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, and a functional hinge catch assembly; measuring 36. 65 mm (w) x 44. 21 mm (h); weighing 34. 2 grams; accompanied by its original