Germany, Wehrmacht. A Silver Grade Wound Badge By Klein & Quenzer Archive Ldenscheid)

Ldenscheid)

on original War Decoration with crossed bronze swords

die struck and hand chiseled

while the silver medal was granted to Mayors and Provosts

without paper backer

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Silver Grade Wound Badge By Klein & Quenzer Archive Ldenscheid)(Verwundetenabzeichen in Silber). Constructed of silvered tombak, the obverse with a central Stahlhelm (Steel Helmet) overlaid with a mobile swastika, superimposed on crossed swords and within a wreath of laurel leaves with a tied bow at the bottom, the reverse with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, marked on reverse with manufacturer code 65 for maker Klein & Quenzer, Idar Oberstein, measuring 36. 61 mm (w) x 43. 87 mm