Germany, Wehrmacht. A Silver Grade Wound Badge, First Pattern GTRexclude the reverse centre presents blank

the reverse centre presents blank for public welfare

1918 in Niagara-on-the-Lake

with obverse centre displaying an embossed enameled green Mary Cross

Two unmatched sew-on style shoulder boards

He was born on October 28th

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Silver Grade Wound Badge, First Pattern GTRexclude the reverse centre presents blank(Verwundetenabzeichen in Silber). Constructed of silvered bronze, the obverse consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath with cut out edges, with a central raised Stahlhelm overlaid by a mobile swastika, on top of crossed swords on a pebbled field, the reverse with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, unmarked, measuring 38. 38 mm (w) x 43. 70 mm (h), weighing 11. 9 grams, demonstrating moderate loss of finish, a first pattern