and black interwoven threading to form a braid
of extremely well and high quality manufacture
with a period original ribbon with crossed swords
retreating instead to Plattsburgh
a silver gilt Maltese cross with blue enameled arms
Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, Silver Grade, C. 1943 Auction and black interwoven threading to(Verwundetenabzeichen, in Silber). Re Instituted on 1. 9. 1939 by A. H. (Issued 1939 1945). Constructed of oval shaped silvered zink, the obverse pebbled with a Stahlhelm in the centre featuring a large mobile swastika on its side superimposed on crossed swords within a wreath of laurel leaves with a tied bow at the bottom, the reverse plain, with a needle style pin, integrated cast hinge, and a crimped flat wire catch, unmarked, measuring 35. 89 mm