Germany, Wehrmacht. A Silver Grade Wound Badge, by Klein & Quenzer Auction In original case of issue

In original case of issue (case with added covering on hinge at the back)

inscription at the top reads "1939

he returned to Canada and was posted to Military District No

Included is

QE II (LCDR J

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Silver Grade Wound Badge, by Klein & Quenzer Auction In original case of issue(Verwundetenabzeichen in Silber). Constructed of silvered zink, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, with a central raised Stahlhelm overlaid by a mobile swastika, on top of crossed swords on a pebbled field, the reverse with an integral hinge and vertical pinback meeting an integral catch, maker marked with Prsidialkanzlei code 65 for Klein & Quenzer, Idar Oberstein, measuring 36. 85 mm (w) x