Germany, Wehrmacht. A First War Wound Badge, Silver Grade, Hollow Centre United Republic of with additional bumpers on the

with additional bumpers on the crown and the outer border of the helmet

First badge is gold-filled with blue enamels

Following the end of the First World War

Defence and War Medals

The first mission was largely unsuccessful

Germany, Wehrmacht. A First War Wound Badge, Silver Grade, Hollow Centre United Republic of with additional bumpers on the(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.