Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, Gold Grade, By Paul Meybauer Hold marked "800" on reverse

marked "800" on reverse

on green padded wool

He was placed on command to headquarters at Hastings on May 9

sailing aboard the S

the butt of the rifle touching the ground

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, Gold Grade, By Paul Meybauer Hold marked "800" on reverse(Verwundetenabzeichen). An oval badge constructed of gilded zink, the obverse pebbled with a Stahlhelm in the centre bearing a mobile swastika, superimposed on crossed swords within a wreath of laurel leaves with a tied bow at the bottom, the reverse with a vertical pinback, maker marked with 7 for Paul Meybauer, Berlin, measuring 36. 64 mm (w) x 44. 32 mm (h), weighing 23. 7 grams, and near very fine condition