Germany, Federal Republic. A Wound Badge, Silver Grade Newly Listed and silver hallmarked 800

and silver hallmarked 800

as indicated by the taglines beside the photographs in the photo album

light impression on the "R" in "BRENNEKE"

not only was it established that he was actually 48 years old

trimmed with silver bullion wire between each ray

Germany, Federal Republic. A Wound Badge, Silver Grade Newly Listed and silver hallmarked 800(Verwundetenabzeichen in Silber, 1957 Version). Constructed of oval silvered metal alloy, the obverse pebbled with a Stahlhelm in the centre 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, sheet metal hinge, and a flat wire catch; measuring 36. 83 mm (w) x 44. 25 mm (h); weighing 25. 8 grams; in virtually mint condition.