Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, Silver Grade, C. 1943 United Republic of Accompanied by research from the

Accompanied by research from the National Archives at Kew

1941 in Hobart

Military Merit Cross (silver with red enamels

Cross In silver and enamels

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, Silver Grade, C. 1943 United Republic of Accompanied by research from the(Verwundetenabzeichen, in Silber). Re Instituted on 1. 9. 1939 by A. H. (Issued 1939 1945). Constructed of oval shaped silvered zink, 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 needle style pin, integrated cast hinge, and a crimped flat wire catch, unmarked, measuring 35. 89 mm