Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, Silver Grade, By Josef Rückert & Sohn GTRexclude it was later named the

it was later named the White Star

wear and light soiling evident in the cloth-covering on the exterior

It displays a nice texture in the wool and quality workmanship

framed by fasces on either side

but displaying the typical characteristics of Zimmermann manufacture

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, Silver Grade, By Josef Rückert & Sohn GTRexclude it was later named the(Verwundetenabzeichen in Silber). A Wound Badge constructed of silvered zink, the obverse depicts a Stahlhelm (Steel Helmet) bearing a mobile swastika on top of crossed swords over a pebbled field with a laurel branch wreath, reverse marked 92 for Josef Rckert & Sohn, reverse presents a vertical pinback, measuring 36. 37 mm (w) x 43. 83 mm (h), and in very fine condition.