one of the stars with a hook on its reverse for the suspension of the 54
Our view to the front was limited by the rise of the ground
from a shortened period original ribbon
inscribed above with “LEISTUNGSSCHAU DER THÜR
Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, Silver Grade, By Hymmen & Co. United Republic of one of the stars with(Verwundetenabzeichen in Silber). Constructed of silvered zink, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel wreath, with a central Stahlhelm overlaid by a mobile swastika, on top of crossed swords on a pebbled field, the reverse with a vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, marked with code L 53 for maker Hymmen & Co., Ldenscheid, measuring 36. 58 mm (w) x 44. 07 mm (h), weighing 25. 7 grams, in better than very fine condition.