Germany, Wehrmacht. A Silver Grade Wound Badge, By Hermann Wernstein Archive 108301 Sergeant D

108301 Sergeant D

the obverse bears the three-line inscription “VERDIENST UM DEN STAAT” (“MERIT FOR THE STATE”)

slight enamel chipping near very fine

1975 at Mountain View Cemetery

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Silver Grade Wound Badge, By Hermann Wernstein Archive 108301 Sergeant D(Verwundetenabzeichen in Silber). Constructed of silvered feinzink, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, with a central raised Stahlehlm overlaid by a mobile swastika, on top of crossed swords on a pebbled field, the reverse with an integral hinge and vertical pinback meeting an integral catch, unmarked, measuring 36. 48 mm (w) x 44. 20 mm (h), weighing 23. 4 grams, accompanied by its period