Germany, Republic. A Wound Badge, Gold Grade, Alternative 1957 Version Auction Archive with a cardstock core

with a cardstock core

inscribed “Preussens Tapferen Kriegern” (German - Prussia’s Brave Combatants)

Olivar Cromwell 1658

rust evident where the blade feeds into the handle

Reuss Household Long Service Medal - In silver

Germany, Republic. A Wound Badge, Gold Grade, Alternative 1957 Version Auction Archive with a cardstock core(Verwundetenabzeichen in Gold, 1957 Version). Constructed of oval shaped gilded bronze; 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 vertical needle style pin, barrel hinge, and a flat wire catch; measuring 37. 11 mm (w) x 44. 57 mm (h); weighing 25. 0 grams; in mint condition.