Germany. A Wound Badge, Gold Grade, Alternative 1957 Version Auction 183 917 - III/SS Deutschland)

183 917 - III/SS Deutschland) / der ss-Verfügungstrupppe / SS-Unterstrurmführer" and dated "20

5) A NSKOV (Nationalsozialistische Kriegsopferversorgung/National Socialist War Victim’s Care) membership badge

Medal for Merit - Silver Grade - Type V

from a combination of two factors: Angina Pectoris (chest pain due to ischemia

patina from age on the silver frame and with some scattered loss of the black finish due to wear and oxidation

Germany. A Wound Badge, Gold Grade, Alternative 1957 Version Auction 183 917 - III/SS Deutschland)(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.