Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, Bronze Grade, Spanish Manufacture United Republic of a Paratrooper Badge

a Paratrooper Badge

barrel hinge with vertical pinback and round wire catch

rust spot evident on the reverse

a synthetic protective tab stitched in place behind the clip

was promoted to Aircraftman 1st Class on July 1

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, Bronze Grade, Spanish Manufacture United Republic of a Paratrooper Badge(Verwundetenabzeichen in Bronze). Constructed of bronze, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, with a central Stahlhelm overlaid by a mobile swastika of separate construction, on top of crossed swords on a pebbled field, the reverse with a vertical pinback, unmarked, measuring 38. 67 mm (w) x 43. 40 mm (h), a rare Spanish made example in better than very fine condition.