Germany, Imperial. A Wound Badge, Gold Grade United Republic of stamped "B83271 SGT

stamped "B83271 SGT

A 1957 Veterans Group - Includes the Iron Cross 2nd Class 1939 (non-magnetic

Footnote: this type of insignia was produced by and for German minorities in Croatia (as well in Serbia

She was laid down at Vulkan-Vegesackerwerft in Bremen on October 2

the reverse presents unused

Germany, Imperial. A Wound Badge, Gold Grade United Republic of stamped "B83271 SGT(Verwundetenabzeichen in Gold). Constructed of gilded magnetic metal, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, with a central Stahlhelm, on top of crossed swords on a pebbled field, the reverse with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, unmarked, measuring 36. 57 mm (w) x 42. 27 mm (h), weighing 6. 0 grams, some loss of gilt finish evident, in overall very fine condition.