Germany, Wehrmacht. A First War Wound Badge, Silver Grade, Hollow Centre United Republic of light blue on dark blue

light blue on dark blue

with WWI catch and pin setup

four show Knie in Luftwaffe uniform

marked "18837" and "GES

The first mission was largely unsuccessful

Germany, Wehrmacht. A First War Wound Badge, Silver Grade, Hollow Centre United Republic of light blue on dark blue(Verwundetenabzeichen in Silber). An oval badge constructed of silvered 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 presents a vertical pinback, with a hollow centre, measures 38. 25 mm (w) x 43. 39 mm (h), weighs 11. 9 grams, and in very fine condition.