Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, Gold Grade GTRexclude An Iron Cross First Class

An Iron Cross First Class 1939 with LDO Case - iron core

second page of the certificate has an embossed para eagle in the center

An early manufacture German “Kriegsabzeichen für Hilfskreuzer”

which is supported by a second crazed hard leather chin strap

48mm(w) x 56mm(h)

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, Gold Grade GTRexclude An Iron Cross First Class(Verwundetenabzeichen in Gold). Oval shaped gilded zink; 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, an integrated hinge and integrated catch; unmarked; measuring 36. 60 mm (w) x 44. 31 mm (h); weighing 21. 3 grams; with all of its original gilt worn off,