Germany. A Wound Badge, Silver Grade, Alternative 1957 Version Buy Now affixed by single pin

affixed by single pin

possibly indicating the original owner of this group

he was athletic and an outdoorsman

Footnote: A Canadian group likely awarded to an individual serving as a member of Inshore Squadrons or Merchant Navy which worked inshore in Africa between 1942 -1943

interior lid with a padded dark blue pillow with loop for placement of the ribbon

Germany. A Wound Badge, Silver Grade, Alternative 1957 Version Buy Now affixed by single pin(Verwundetenabzeichen in Silber, 1957 Version). Oval shaped silvered metal alloy; the obverse pebbled with a Stahlhelm superimposed on crossed swords within a wreath of laurel leaves with a tied bow at the bottom; the reverse plain with a slender vertical pinback, with a functional hinge catch assembly; unmarked; measuring 37. 10 mm (w) x 44. 61 mm (h); weighing 25. 1 grams; in near mint condition.