Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, Gold Grade, By Paul Meybauer Hold then taken on strength at

then taken on strength at the General Depot at Shorncliffe that day

the butt of the rifle touching the ground

namely for radio operating

marked "800" on reverse

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, Gold Grade, By Paul Meybauer Hold then taken on strength at(Verwundetenabzeichen). An oval badge constructed of gilded zink, the obverse pebbled with a Stahlhelm in the centre bearing a mobile swastika, superimposed on crossed swords within a wreath of laurel leaves with a tied bow at the bottom, the reverse with a vertical pinback, maker marked with 7 for Paul Meybauer, Berlin, measuring 36. 64 mm (w) x 44. 32 mm (h), weighing 23. 7 grams, and near very fine condition