Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, Gold Grade, With Case GTRexclude September 2-3

September 2-3

Shaw was wounded while in action at the Somme

The certificate states that Major Nikolaus von Vormann is promoted to Lieutenant Colonel as of August 1

marked with the assay city and silver standard

On September 9th

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, Gold Grade, With Case GTRexclude September 2-3(Verwundetenabzeichen in Gold mit Etui). Constructed of gilded tombak, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel wreath, with a central Stahlhelm overlaid by a mobile swastika, on top of crossed swords on a pebbled field, the reverse with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, unmarked, measuring 36. 65 mm (w) x 44. 20 mm (h), weighing 33. 6 grams, accompanied by its period original presentation case, constructed of heavy card