Germany, Wehrmacht. A Gold Grade Wound Badge, by Förster & Barth United Republic of changed in shape as time

changed in shape as time went on and makers sought to develop a pistol which would balance easily in the hand

This particular buckle is illustrated on page 592 of "Belt Buckles & Brocades of the Third Reich

25 February 1965

II Seaman’s Division

76 mm (h - inclusive of laurel wreath and integral ring)

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Gold Grade Wound Badge, by Förster & Barth United Republic of changed in shape as time(Verwundetenabzeichen in Gold). Constructed of gilded tombak, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, with a central raised Stahlhelm overlaid by a mobile swastika, on top of crossed swords on a pebbled field, the reverse with a clip hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, bearing a hand etched recipients surname of DOBLER, otherwise unmarked but demonstrating the characteristics of