Germany. A Wound Badge, Silver Grade, Alternative 1957 Version certificate_of_authenticity Thankfully his older brother

Thankfully his older brother

marked "Reichszeugmeisterei der NSDAP"

The back identifies the photo as a Swedish press picture

signed ""CBC"

He fought in France

Germany. A Wound Badge, Silver Grade, Alternative 1957 Version certificate_of_authenticity Thankfully his older brother(Verwundetenabzeichen in Silber, 1957 Version). Oval shaped silvered metal alloy; the obverse pebbled with a Stahlhelm superimposed on crossed swords within a wreath of laurel leaves with a tied bow at the bottom; the reverse plain with a slender vertical pinback, with a functional hinge catch assembly; unmarked; measuring 37. 10 mm (w) x 44. 61 mm (h); weighing 25. 1 grams; in near mint condition.