Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, Silver Grade, By Hymmen & Co. certificate_of_authenticity February to March 1901

February to March 1901

inside lid in black satin and padded

aggressively

marked RZM M5/8 on both catches on gorget

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, Silver Grade, By Hymmen & Co. certificate_of_authenticity February to March 1901(Verwundetenabzeichen in Silber). An oval badge constructed of silvered feinzink, the obverse pebbled with a Stahlhelm in the centre featuring a large mobile swastika, superimposed on crossed swords within a wreath of laurel leaves with a tied bow at the bottom, the reverse plain with a vertical pinback, sheet metal hinge, and flat wire catch, maker marked L 53, measures 36. 38 mm (w) x 44. 24 mm (h), weighs 26. 7 grams, and in very fine condition.