Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, Silver Grade, By Paul Meybauer Archive An award of the Ehrenkreuz

An award of the Ehrenkreuz für Frontkämpfer (Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918)

functional spring catch with stud release (slightly stiff)

A textbook example of an Iron Cross 1939 Second Class with excellent and very attractive white oxidized silver effect along the ringed portion of the cross

Silver Grade China (Imperial)

and a well preserved colour photograph

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, Silver Grade, By Paul Meybauer Archive An award of the Ehrenkreuz(Verwundetenabzeichen). An oval badge constructed of silvered zink, 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 L 13 for Paul Meybauer, Berlin, measuring 36. 38 mm (w) x 43. 61 mm (h), weighing 26. 2 grams, and in near very fine condition.