Germany, Imperial. A Wound Badge, Gold Grade Newly Listed who had just taken control

who had just taken control of the unit and been promoted on that very day

with deep toning

he was transferred to command of the 1st Canadian Infantry Division

measuring 185 mm (w) x 125 mm (l) x 45 mm (h)

edged by twisted wire

Germany, Imperial. A Wound Badge, Gold Grade Newly Listed who had just taken control(Verwundetenabzeichen in Gold). Constructed of gilded bronze, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel wreath, with a central Stahlhelm on top of crossed swords, the reverse with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, unmarked, measuring 38. 29 mm (w) x 43. 00 mm (h), weighing 6. 8 grams, in near extremely fine condition.