Germany. A Cased Wound Badge, Gold Grade Auction Archive 18th Field Artillery Brigade

18th Field Artillery Brigade

studio marked "Fred Spalding & Sons

the black finish was exposed to heat

two straps on the back for placement upon a belt

Germany. A Cased Wound Badge, Gold Grade Auction Archive 18th Field Artillery Brigade(Verwundetenabzeichen in Gold mit Etui). Constructed of oval shaped gilt tombac; 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, and a functional hinge catch assembly; measuring 36. 65 mm (w) x 44. 21 mm (h); weighing 34. 2 grams; accompanied by its original