Germany. A Wound Badge, Gold Grade, Alternative 1957 Version certificate_of_authenticity and to Lieutenant of the

and to Lieutenant of the Reserve on November 16

oval shaped oak leaf wreath in hollow stamped tombac

missing its square magnetic backing plate

but typical "BH Mayer Design" badge

Buckle is constructed of silvered aluminum

Germany. A Wound Badge, Gold Grade, Alternative 1957 Version certificate_of_authenticity and to Lieutenant of the(Verwundetenabzeichen, in Gold, 1957 Version). Oval shaped gilt 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 plain with a vertical needle style pin, sheet metal hinge, and a flat wire catch; measuring 36. 88 mm (w) x 44. 35 (h); weighing 25. 8 grams; in virtually mint condition.