Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, Silver Grade, By Hymmen & Co. Auction Archive (1877-1932 issue)

(1877-1932 issue)

bronze crown overlaying a white metal insignia

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Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, Silver Grade, By Hymmen & Co. Auction Archive (1877-1932 issue)(Verwundetenabzeichen in Silber). An oval badge constructed of silvered feinzink, the obverse pebbled with a Stahlhelm in the centre featuring a large mobile swastika, superimposed on crossed swords within a wreath of laurel leaves with a tied bow at the bottom, the reverse plain with a vertical pinback, sheet metal hinge, and flat wire catch, maker marked L 53, measures 36. 38 mm (w) x 44. 24 mm (h), weighs 26. 7 grams, and in very fine condition.