A Second War German Gold Grade Wound Badge In Case Auction Archive 660 mm x 910 mm

660 mm x 910 mm

promotion from Feldwebel to Oberfeldwebel

1941 he was promoted to Gefreiter after his unit had taken part in the Battle of Kiev

overall length 72mm (or 3 inches)

A Second War German Gold Grade Wound Badge In Case Auction Archive 660 mm x 910 mmA second war German Verwundetenabzeichen; oval shaped gilded tombac; 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, functional hinge, and a flat wire catch; measuring 44. 19 mm x 36. 63 mm; weighing 33. 3 grams; near extremely fine condition. In original case of issue,