Germany. A Wound Badge, Silver Grade, Alternative 1957 Version Archive 17 x 12 cm

17 x 12 cm

measuring 8 mm x 15 mm

2 mm (w) x 46

Those men that were deemed unsuitable for parachute duties were transferred to other units and were replaced by volunteers from other Scottish regiments

with membership strictly by invitation only

Germany. A Wound Badge, Silver Grade, Alternative 1957 Version Archive 17 x 12 cm(Verwundetenabzeichen in Silber, 1957 Version). Oval shaped silvered metal alloy; the obverse pebbled with a Stahlhelm superimposed on crossed swords within a wreath of laurel leaves with a tied bow at the bottom; the reverse plain with a slender vertical pinback, with a functional hinge catch assembly; unmarked; measuring 37. 10 mm (w) x 44. 61 mm (h); weighing 25. 1 grams; in near mint condition.