Germany. A Cased Wound Badge, Gold Grade Hold addressed to his wife

addressed to his wife

maker marked "L/16" (Steinhauer & Lück

measuring 74 mm x 65 mm

he enlisted in February 10th 1916

Germany. A Cased Wound Badge, Gold Grade Hold addressed to his wife(Verwundetenabzeichen in Gold mit Etui). Constructed of oval shaped gilt tombac; the obverse pebbled with a Stahlhelm in the centre featuring a large mobile swastika on its side 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, and a functional hinge catch assembly; measuring 36. 65 mm (w) x 44. 21 mm (h); weighing 34. 2 grams; accompanied by its original