Germany, Imperial. A Wound Badge, Gold Grade Newly Listed decals were more often applied

decals were more often applied by the soldier himself instead of the factory to speed up the manufacturing process

125 mm x 272 mm x 56

The steel helmet is British-made and contains all of its original parts

In a letter dated June 7

missing top cross on crown

Germany, Imperial. A Wound Badge, Gold Grade Newly Listed decals were more often applied(Verwundetenabzeichen in Gold). Constructed of gilded bronze, vertical pinback, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel wreath, with a central Stahlhelm overlaid by a mobile swastika, on top of crossed swords on a pebbled field, unmarked, measuring 37. 17 mm (w) x 42. 26 mm (h), weighing 6. 8 grams, in near extremely fine condition.