Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, First Pattern Archive it was customary for as

it was customary for as many men as possible to get some service on patrols

(Spange zum Eisernen Kreuz im Etui)

The state remained in existence until 1989

within a ring of blue enamels bearing a gilt inscription of “GOTT MIT UNS” (“GOD IS WITH US”) and arabesques

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, First Pattern Archive it was customary for as(Verwundetenabzeichen). Constructed of brass, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel leaf wreath with scalloped edges, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, around a central raised Stahlhelm overlaid by a mobile swastika, on top of crossed swords on a pebbled field, the reverse with a crimped hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, unmarked, measuring 38. 40 mm (w) x 42. 43 mm (h), weighing 7. 2 grams, the grade of the badge is