Germany, Wehrmacht. A Gold Grade Wound Badge By Klein & Quenzer Archive there is still dried soil

there is still dried soil or mud from its original use

The dates possibly signify the time the recipient of the decoration flew for the aforementioned unit

light soiling evident on the exterior and the manufacturer's label

wear and spotting evident on the brass fittings

SS Oberfuhrer and Division Commander

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Gold Grade Wound Badge By Klein & Quenzer Archive there is still dried soil(Verwundetenabzeichen in Gold). Constructed of gilded tombak the obverse with a central Stahlhelm 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. 54 mm (w) x 43. 84mm (h), weighing 28. 8