Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, Silver Grade Archive Instituted on 12 February 1961

Instituted on 12 February 1961

indicating that this badge was introduced near the end of 1945

and stay ribbon detached

each has an adjustable rectangular buckle with sliding metal adjustment

(Stretcher Bearers) to handle and not enough Jeeps or stretchers available to handle all the casualties

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, Silver Grade Archive Instituted on 12 February 1961(Verwundetenabzeichen in Silber). Constructed of silvered zink, the obverse with a central Stahlhelm (Steel Helmet) bearing a mobile swastika on a pebbled field, on top of crossed swords, within an oval laurel wreath, the reverse with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, unmarked, measuring 37. 10 mm (w) x 44. 34 (h), weighing 30. 2 grams, in better than very fine condition.