Germany, Imperial. A Wound Badge, Silver Grade Auction Archive one is maker marked "Bessin

one is maker marked "Bessin & Salson"

with minimal signs of aging

attached to either side of the cap via gilt metal (non-magnetic) button

Includes: Medal of Merit of the German Democratic Republic

Coast Guard and any other federal military maritime service of the United States or its allies and their descendants over 18 years of age

Germany, Imperial. A Wound Badge, Silver Grade Auction Archive one is maker marked "Bessin(Verwundetenabzeichen in Silber). Constructed of silver, the obverse consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, with a central Stahlhelm on top of crossed swords on a pebbled field, the reverse with an crimped and elongated barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flattened catch, unmarked, measuring 39. 18 mm (w) x 42. 34 mm (h), weighing 9. 2 grams, with moderate oxidation evident, in overall very fine