Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, Gold Grade, By Hauptmünzamt Hold " (Gesetzlich Geschützt) on the

" (Gesetzlich Geschützt) on the reverse

displays fraying edges

scattered wear on the white paint of the lettering

when the USS Herring failed to return from a Pacific patrol between Matsuwa and Japan

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, Gold Grade, By Hauptmünzamt Hold " (Gesetzlich Geschützt) on the(Verwundetenabzeichen). An oval badge constructed of gilded fine zinc, the obverse pebbled with a Stahlhelm in the centre bearing a mobile swastika, superimposed on crossed swords within a wreath of laurel leaves with a tied bow at the bottom, the reverse with a vertical pinback, maker marked 30 for Hauptmnzamt, Wien, measuring 36. 32 mm (w) x 43. 63 mm (h), weighing 25. 4 grams, and in near very fine condition.