Germany, Wehrmacht. A Gold Grade Wound Badge By Klein & Quenzer Archive to save her from destruction

to save her from destruction

suspended by an Imperial orchid crest with yellow enameled petals

The award was notified in the Canada Gazette on the 13th of April 1918

wear and spotting evident on the brass fittings

Invasion of France - Albrecht Spitzer Soldbuch: 24 pages

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Gold Grade Wound Badge By Klein & Quenzer Archive to save her from destruction(Verwundetenabzeichen in Gold). Constructed of gilded tombak the obverse with a central Stahlhelm overlaid with a mobile swastika, superimposed on crossed swords and within a wreath of laurel leaves with a tied bow at the bottom, the reverse with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, marked on reverse with manufacturer code 65 for maker Klein & Quenzer, Idar Oberstein, measuring 36. 54 mm (w) x 43. 84mm (h), weighing 28. 8