Germany, Wehrmacht. A Silver Grade Wound Badge, With Case, By Klein & Quenzer Archive George’s Cross as well as

George’s Cross as well as the three o’clock arm of the Maltese Cross

then placed on command at the Royal Military College in Kingston

33 mm (h - including its crown suspension)

refusing first aid until he collapsed from sheer exhaustion caused by loss of blood

This modified cuff indicates that the trousers were adapted for winter conditions

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Silver Grade Wound Badge, With Case, By Klein & Quenzer Archive George’s Cross as well as(Verwundetenabzeichen in Silber). Constructed of silvered zink, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel leaf wreath, 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 an integral hinge and vertical pinback meeting an integral catch, maker marked with Prsidialkanzlei code 65 for Klein & Quenzer, Idar Oberstein, measuring 36. 80 mm (w)