Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, First Pattern Archive The letter of recognition for

The letter of recognition for excellent performance is from October 2nd 1941 and reads: on the 23rd and 26th of September 1941

WWII Iron Cross 2nd class

the obverse depicting a “droop tail” eagle clutching a mobile swastika in its talons

A First War Veteran's Front Fighter Badge -

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, First Pattern Archive The letter of recognition for(Verwundetenabzeichen). Constructed of brass, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel leaf wreath with scalloped edges, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, around a central raised Stahlhelm overlaid by a mobile swastika, on top of crossed swords on a pebbled field, the reverse with a crimped hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, unmarked, measuring 38. 40 mm (w) x 42. 43 mm (h), weighing 7. 2 grams, the grade of the badge is