Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, Silver Grade, Klein & Quenzer certificate_of_authenticity maker marked “RZM” (rest illegible)

maker marked “RZM” (rest illegible)

1916 after the Battle of the Somme

(Kriegerverein Mitgliedsabzeichen)

The motto bears the hand-crafted and polished surrounding inscription

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, Silver Grade, Klein & Quenzer certificate_of_authenticity maker marked “RZM” (rest illegible)(Verwundetenabzeichen in Silber). Constructed of oval shaped silvered zink; 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, a integrated hinge, and an integrated catch; marked 65 for Klein & Quenzer, Ldenscheid on the reverse; measuring 37. 12 mm (w) x 44. 35