Germany, Wehrmacht. A Silver Grade Wound Badge, First Pattern Archive died of disease on Monday

died of disease on Monday

hinges and clasp in working condition

Pilot Lapel Badge

hallmarked and maker marked "BIRKS-ELLIS" on the reverse

oval shaped silvered metal (magnetic)

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Silver Grade Wound Badge, First Pattern Archive died of disease on Monday(Verwundetenabzeichen in Silber). Constructed of silvered bronze, the obverse consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath with cut out edges, with a central raised Stahlhelm overlaid by a mobile swastika, on top of crossed swords on a pebbled field, the reverse with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, unmarked, measuring 38. 38 mm (w) x 43. 70 mm (h), weighing 11. 9 grams, demonstrating moderate loss of finish, a first pattern