Germany. A Wound Badge, Silver Grade, By Schauerte & Höfeld Of Lüdenscheid certificate_of_authenticity with scaled arms

with scaled arms

1914-15 Star (SE

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two bronze gilt insignias mounted to a silvered bronze base

Germany. A Wound Badge, Silver Grade, By Schauerte & Höfeld Of Lüdenscheid certificate_of_authenticity with scaled arms(Verwundetenabzeichen in Silber). Constructed of oval silvered 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 round wire pin, and a functional hinge catch assembly; maker marked L54 for Schauerte & Hfeld of Ldenscheid on the reverse; measuring 36. 30 mm (w) x 43. 94