Germany, Imperial. A Wound Badge, Gold Grade certificate_of_authenticity with die-cut red plastic support)

with die-cut red plastic support)

8 Stationary Hospital at Wimereux on the 2nd

seldom awarded cross for Bravery and held in high esteem

as worn by the veteran

near extremely fine condition with some fraying

Germany, Imperial. A Wound Badge, Gold Grade certificate_of_authenticity with die-cut red plastic support)(Verwundetenabzeichen in Gold). Constructed of gilded magnetic metal, the obverse consisting of a oval laurel leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, with a central Stahlhelm on top of crossed swords on a pebbled field, the reverse with a crimped barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, unmarked, measuring 36. 83 mm (w) x 42. 51 mm (h), weighing 6. 1 grams, with some loss of gilt finish evident, in overall very fine