Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, Gold Grade, With Case Archive rust evident on the front

rust evident on the front of the Iron Cross

when he was appointed Acting Lance Corporal on August 9

marked with a star

He left for overseas service in the French theatre on March 9th

It was during this period that he was admitted to the Canadian Military Convalescent Home on June 24th

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, Gold Grade, With Case Archive rust evident on the front(Verwundetenabzeichen in Gold mit Etui). Constructed of gilded tombak, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel wreath, with a central Stahlhelm overlaid by a mobile swastika, on top of crossed swords on a pebbled field, the reverse with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, unmarked, measuring 36. 65 mm (w) x 44. 20 mm (h), weighing 33. 6 grams, accompanied by its period original presentation case, constructed of heavy card