Germany, Third Reich. A Wound Badge, Silver Grade, Hollow Type Archive cornflower blue recessed medal bed

cornflower blue recessed medal bed

and in cases of higher grades of the Order

inscribed "AUSTRALIAN SERVICE MEDAL 1945-1975" on the lid

Had to go sick this time as (he) could not carry on

for Vinc Mayer

Germany, Third Reich. A Wound Badge, Silver Grade, Hollow Type Archive cornflower blue recessed medal bed(Verwundetenabzeichen in Silber). An oval shaped silvered tombac; the obverse pebbled with a Stahlhelm in the centre featuring a large mobile swastika on its side 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, a barrel hinge, and a round wire catch; measuring 37. 30 mm (w) x 44. 21 mm (h); weighing 15. 7 grams; with oxidation on the side of the badge;