Germany, Wehrmacht. A Silver Grade Wound Badge, By Hermann Wernstein Auction with a standard soldered catch

with a standard soldered catch and a dual prong spring bar

Fryer was "struck by a piece of brick in the side of his nose

with soiling and material wear evident throughout

the obverse presenting the red and white HJ diamond with crossed rifles behind

Remains in fair condition

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Silver Grade Wound Badge, By Hermann Wernstein Auction with a standard soldered catch(Verwundetenabzeichen in Silber). Constructed of silvered zink, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, around 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, unmarked, measuring 36. 45 mm (w) x 44. 03 mm (h), weighing 22. 8 grams, accompanied by its period