wreath on a right side had been slightly cracked
missing top cross on crown
decals were more often applied by the soldier himself instead of the factory to speed up the manufacturing process
5 mm x 59 mm inclusive of its crossed swords suspension)
an Army Commendation Medal Citation (to Colonel John J
Germany, Imperial. A Wound Badge, Gold Grade Newly Listed wreath on a right side(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.