The unusual construction of this example possibly reflects Finnish or other Axis manufacture
(2050157 SJT
and Medal for the 40th Anniversary of the People's Republic 1944-1984 (silvered bronze
chippin and loss evident in the blue enamels on the centrepiece ring)
surrounded by the inscription "PREGATIREA PREMILITARA" (Pre-Military Preparation)
Germany, Wehrmacht. A Silver Grade Wound Badge, First Pattern Auction The unusual construction of this(Verwundetenabzeichen in Silber 1. Modell). Constructed of silvered brass, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel leaf wreath with scalloped edges, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, with 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 flat wire catch, unmarked, measuring 38. 52 mm (w) x 44. 40 mm(h), weighing 8. 5 grams, a