Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, Silver Grade, By Hymmen & Co. GTRexclude " marked "B" and numbered

" marked "B" and numbered "No 260132"

surrounded by a laurel wreath tied at the bottom with a bow

to Staff Headquarters Staff at Belmont House

the obverse bearing a hand-embroidered gold bullion wire inscription of “AFRIKA”

1789) below

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, Silver Grade, By Hymmen & Co. GTRexclude " marked "B" and numbered(Verwundetenabzeichen in Silber). An oval badge constructed of silvered feinzink, the obverse pebbled with a Stahlhelm in the centre featuring a large mobile swastika, superimposed on crossed swords within a wreath of laurel leaves with a tied bow at the bottom, the reverse plain with a vertical pinback, sheet metal hinge, and flat wire catch, maker marked L 53, measures 36. 38 mm (w) x 44. 24 mm (h), weighs 26. 7 grams, and in very fine condition.