Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, Gold Grade consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac “1914” on the bottom arm

“1914” on the bottom arm

a gift between two high-profile Axis figures retrieved from Frank’s estate in very fine condition

constructed of a silver aluminum wire chevron

the obverse depicting a winged

with material fatigue to the case which renders its catch non-functional

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, Gold Grade consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac “1914” on the bottom arm(Verwundetenabzeichen). An oval badge constructed of gilded zink, 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 pinback, measuring 39. 57 mm (w) x 44. 43 mm (h), weighing 19. 5 grams, all gilt has worn off, and very fine condition.