Germany, Wehrmacht. A First War Wound Badge, Silver Grade, Hollow Centre United Republic of marked "18837" and "GES

marked "18837" and "GES

main crown

to SS-Untersturmführer Arthur Keck

with WWI catch and pin setup

First badge is gold-filled with blue enamels

Germany, Wehrmacht. A First War Wound Badge, Silver Grade, Hollow Centre United Republic of marked "18837" and "GES(Verwundetenabzeichen in Silber). An oval badge constructed of silvered bronze, 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 presents a vertical pinback, with a hollow centre, measures 38. 25 mm (w) x 43. 39 mm (h), weighs 11. 9 grams, and in very fine condition.