Germany. A Cased Wound Badge, Gold Grade Auction Archive in good/fine condition overall

in good/fine condition overall

a First Class Gunboat and it was here that he was to see an advancement in rank to Engine Room Artificer 3rd Class on August 26th

dated 1941 on the obverse

and sank quickly

Germany. A Cased Wound Badge, Gold Grade Auction Archive in good/fine condition overall(Verwundetenabzeichen in Gold mit Etui). Constructed of oval shaped gilt tombac; the obverse pebbled with a Stahlhelm in the centre featuring a large mobile swastika on its side superimposed on crossed swords within a wreath of laurel leaves with a tied bow at the bottom; the reverse plain with a vertical needle style pin, and a functional hinge catch assembly; measuring 36. 65 mm (w) x 44. 21 mm (h); weighing 34. 2 grams; accompanied by its original