A Second War German Silver Grade Wound Badge Archive 1914 to March 31

1914 to March 31

silvering loss overall on the wreath

I recommend that Flying Officer Gauvreau's fine record and devotion to duty be rewarded by the award of the Distinguished Flying Cross

with ‘Luftwaffe’ emblem on ribbon

the strap with two buckles for adjustment

A Second War German Silver Grade Wound Badge Archive 1914 to March 31A second war German Verwundetenabzeichen; oval shaped silvered tombac; the obverse pebbled with a Stahlhelm featuring a large mobile swastika on its side superimposed on crossed swords within a wreath of laurel wreaths with a tied bow at the bottom; the reverse plain with a vertical needle style pin, barrel hinge, and a round wire catch; measuring 44. 27 mm x 39. 98 mm; weighing 31. 4 grams; near extremely fine condition.