Germany. A Wound Badge, Gold Grade, Alternative 1957 Version Hold receiving clip and belt loop

receiving clip and belt loop on the reverse

In silver Bakelite

depicting a swastika (Hakenkreuz) and the Italian faces

smooth finished brown leather tab stitched in place on the underside at the left end

He completed one year of high school and was married

Germany. A Wound Badge, Gold Grade, Alternative 1957 Version Hold receiving clip and belt loop(Verwundetenabzeichen, in Gold, 1957 Version). Oval shaped gilt bronze; the obverse pebbled with a Stahlhelm in the centre 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, sheet metal hinge, and a flat wire catch; measuring 36. 88 mm (w) x 44. 35 (h); weighing 25. 8 grams; in virtually mint condition.