Germany. A Black Grade Wound Badge Archive Walter Ashby of Wretton

Walter Ashby of Wretton

A grouping of four third reich period German insignia

when he suffered a gun shot wound to his right knee and thigh

replacement non-combat ribbon

by Peruvian State Mint

Germany. A Black Grade Wound Badge Archive Walter Ashby of WrettonAn example of a third reich period black grade wound badge Verwundetenabzeichen; oval shaped black bronze; the obverse pebbled with a Stahlhelm in the centre featuring a large mobile swastika on its side superimposed on crossed swords within a wreath of laurel leaves with a tied bow at the bottom; the reverse plain with a vertical needle style pin, a barrel hinge, and a round wire catch; measuring 36. 66 mm (w) x 43. 70 mm (h); weighing 13. 4 grams;