A Gold Grade Second War Wound Badge In Its Ldo Case Of Issue Auction surmounted by a swastika

surmounted by a swastika

before embarking the United Kingdom on July 3

some green lacquer still present (initial production of this badge had dark green lacquer finish)

with tri-colour ribbon)

with the photo above of both receiving their awards

A Gold Grade Second War Wound Badge In Its Ldo Case Of Issue Auction surmounted by a swastikaA second war German Verwundetenabzeichen; oval shaped gilded tombac with a protective glossy finish; the obverse pebbled with a Stahlhelm featuring a large mobile swastika on its side superimposed on crossed swords within a wreath of laurel wreaths with a tied bow at the bottom; the reverse plain with a vertical needle style pin, sheet metal hinge, and a round wire catch; measuring 43. 75 mm x 36. 25 mm; weighing 34. 3 grams. Accompanied by its LDO