Germany, Wehrmacht. A Cased Wound Badge, Gold Grade Hold one with missing pin assembly

one with missing pin assembly

surmounted by Imperial crown and two scrolls inscribed with town motto ‘Animo et Fide’

coinage profile with IND

below typed reason for the award (for grand merit in the field of German literature and promotion and advancement of “völkisch” views in German culture”

complemented by units composed of exiles from German-occupied Europe

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Cased Wound Badge, Gold Grade Hold one with missing pin assembly(Verwundetenabzeichen). Constructed of oval shaped silvered tombac; 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, and a functional hinge catch assembly; the reverse etched with 13a JR Aubstadt Knigshofen Grbt; measuring 36. 28 mm (w) x 43. 76 mm (h);