Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, Gold Grade, With Case Hold During July

During July

gilded bronze medal

only when they were sent home

which was later exchanged for the George Cross (GC) (1948)

the Karl I Silver Grade Bravery Medal with a replacement ribbon

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, Gold Grade, With Case Hold During July(Verwundetenabzeichen in Gold mit Etui). Constructed of gilded tombak, 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 barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, unmarked, measuring 36. 65 mm (w) x 44. 20 mm (h), weighing 33. 6 grams, accompanied by its period original presentation case, constructed of heavy card