Germany, Wehrmacht. A Silver Grade Wound Badge, First Pattern Archive two loops on the reverse

two loops on the reverse for uniform attachment

Footnote: Tom Chaske was a Native Canadian

An additional embossed mark of “DEUTSCHES LEDER” (“GERMAN LEATHER”) is visible on the right side of the sweatband

The set is accompanied by a matching and period original hanger

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Silver Grade Wound Badge, First Pattern Archive two loops on the reverse(Verwundetenabzeichen in Silber). Constructed of silvered bronze, the obverse consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath with cut out edges, with a central raised Stahlhelm overlaid by a mobile swastika, on top of crossed swords on a pebbled field, the reverse with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, unmarked, measuring 38. 38 mm (w) x 43. 70 mm (h), weighing 11. 9 grams, demonstrating moderate loss of finish, a first pattern