the Anniversary of the NSDAP in Hamburg
together with the Order of the Sword and the Order of the Seraphim
(Stretcher Bearers) to handle and not enough Jeeps or stretchers available to handle all the casualties
fed through a hook on the right cockade and terminating above
indicating that this badge was introduced near the end of 1945
Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, Silver Grade Archive the Anniversary of the NSDAP(Verwundetenabzeichen in Silber). Constructed of silvered zink, the obverse with a central Stahlhelm (Steel Helmet) bearing a mobile swastika on a pebbled field, on top of crossed swords, within an oval laurel wreath, the reverse with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, unmarked, measuring 37. 10 mm (w) x 44. 34 (h), weighing 30. 2 grams, in better than very fine condition.