Germany, Wehrmacht. A Cased Wound Badge, Gold Grade Archive 4) A 1937 Reich Party

4) A 1937 Reich Party Day Badge

extensively used

including a swastiak badge

These were issued to Marshal Philippe Pétain's personal bodyguards

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Cased Wound Badge, Gold Grade Archive 4) A 1937 Reich Party(Verwundetenabzeichen). Constructed of oval shaped silvered tombac; the obverse pebbled with a Stahlhelm in the centre featuring a large mobile swastika on its side 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, and a functional hinge catch assembly; the reverse etched with 13a JR Aubstadt Knigshofen Grbt; measuring 36. 28 mm (w) x 43. 76 mm (h);