showing terrible destruction caused by bombardment and fire
with a red enameled edge inscribed NATIONAL-SOZIALISTISCHE D
free of dents but has experienced contact marks and surface wear from active use
Footnote: Allen Walter Snook was born on June 15
maker marked "CTC" and marked "STERLING" on the reverse
Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, Gold Grade, By Klein & Quenzer A.g. Auction Archive showing terrible destruction caused by(Verwundetenabzeichen). An oval badge constructed of gilded zink, the obverse pebbled with a Stahlhelm in the centre bearing a mobile swastika, superimposed on crossed swords within a wreath of laurel leaves with a tied bow at the bottom, the reverse with a vertical pinback, maker marked 65 for Klein & Quenzer A. G., measuring 35. 85 mm (w) x 43. 81 mm (h), weighing 22. 3 grams, and very fine condition