Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, Gold Grade, With Case Hold During July

During July

gilded bronze medal

the reverse presents an absent paper backer

which was later exchanged for the George Cross (GC) (1948)

only when they were sent home

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, Gold Grade, With Case Hold During July(Verwundetenabzeichen in Gold mit Etui). Constructed of gilded tombak, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel wreath, with a central 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 round wire catch, unmarked, measuring 36. 65 mm (w) x 44. 20 mm (h), weighing 33. 6 grams, accompanied by its period original presentation case, constructed of heavy card