Germany. A Wound Badge, Gold Grade Archive 1916) on the cylindrical shaft

1916) on the cylindrical shaft

silvered bronze with red and white enamels

A 1937 Arnsberg Kreistreffen badge

29 mm x 35

Finding a successor for Lascelles was not easy

Germany. A Wound Badge, Gold Grade Archive 1916) on the cylindrical shaft(Verwundetenabzeichen in Gold). Oval shaped gilded zink; 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, an integrated hinge, and an integrated catch; measuring 36. 66 mm (w) x 44. 25 mm (h); weighing 23. 9 grams; in overall very fine condition.