Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, Gold Grade, With Case GTRexclude Shaw was wounded while in

Shaw was wounded while in action at the Somme

The certificate states that Major Nikolaus von Vormann is promoted to Lieutenant Colonel as of August 1

marked with the assay city and silver standard

39mm (x75mm including crown suspension)

the obverse with a central monogram of Prince Adolf

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, Gold Grade, With Case GTRexclude Shaw was wounded while in(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