Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, Gold Grade, With Case United Republic of having taken part in combat

having taken part in combat at Saipan

The eye becomes slightly inflamed at times

He was initially posted to the Training Depot at the Naval Base

fold over weather flap with slotted post hole and when placed around the metal post on the body of the cover ensures a snug fit

39 mm (h) x 47

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, Gold Grade, With Case United Republic of having taken part in combat(Verwundetenabzeichen in Gold mit Etui). Constructed of gilded tombak, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, with a central Stahlhelm overlaid by a mobile swastika, on top of crossed swords on a pebbled field, the reverse with a crimped barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, unmarked, measuring 38. 16 mm (w) x 45. 73 mm (h), weighing 30. 9 grams, accompanied by its period