Germany, Imperial. A Wound Badge, Gold Grade certificate_of_authenticity A 1935/36 (Winterhilfswerk des Deutschen

A 1935/36 (Winterhilfswerk des Deutschen Volkes/Winter Relief of the German People) Dank dem Helfer – Gau Essen badge

(317869 GNR

gray mesh reinforced backer

stamped oval shaped oak leaf wreath in silvered tombac

cornucopia hallmarked on the tip of the silver ribbon

Germany, Imperial. A Wound Badge, Gold Grade certificate_of_authenticity A 1935/36 (Winterhilfswerk des Deutschen(Verwundetenabzeichen in Gold). Constructed of gilded magnetic metal, the obverse depicts a Stahlhelm (Steel Helmet) on top of crossed swords on a pebbled field with laurel branch wreath, the reverse with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, measuring 38. 42 mm (w) x 42. 26 mm (h), weighing 11. 5 grams, in extremely fine condition.