Germany. A Wound Badge, Gold Grade Hold first Münster

first Münster

and a declaration that the soldier does not write letters to persons in foreign countries

The one we occupied was the original British front line one during the winter

to defend the country's newly regained independence

traces of the black paper backer remains

Germany. A Wound Badge, Gold Grade Hold first Münster(Verwundetenabzeichen in Gold). Oval shaped gilded zink; 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 needle style pin, an integrated hinge, and an integrated catch; measuring 36. 66 mm (w) x 44. 25 mm (h); weighing 23. 9 grams; in overall very fine condition.