Germany, Third Reich. A Silver Grade Wound Badge, Late-War Example, by Förster & Barth visually-hidden “1813” on the 6 o’clock

“1813” on the 6 o’clock arm and three oak leaves at the centre of the cross

Accompanied by research from the national archives

The reverse is maker marked with the classic “PUMA” logo of Lauterjung & Sohn

which were sold at $26 each

Germany, Third Reich. A Silver Grade Wound Badge, Late-War Example, by Förster & Barth visually-hidden “1813” on the 6 o’clock(Verwundetenabzeichen in Silber). Constructed of silvered zink, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel leaf wreath, with a central raised Stahlhelm overlaid by a mobile swastika, on top of crossed swords on a pebbled field, the reverse with an integral hinge and vertical pinback meeting an integral catch, maker marked with LDO code L 21 for Frster & Barth, Pforzheim, measuring 36. 82 mm (w) x 44. 42 mm (h), weighing 22. 0 grams, a rare example of a