Germany. A Wound Badge, Gold Grade, Alternative 1957 Version certificate_of_authenticity Napoleon once said that the

Napoleon once said that the most difficult military operation was crossing a river in the face of an enemy

and to Lieutenant of the Reserve on November 16

oval shaped oak leaf wreath in hollow stamped tombac

missing its square magnetic backing plate

RCAF Medical Board Proceedings Report (dated September 12

Germany. A Wound Badge, Gold Grade, Alternative 1957 Version certificate_of_authenticity Napoleon once said that the(Verwundetenabzeichen, in Gold, 1957 Version). Oval shaped gilt bronze; the obverse pebbled with a Stahlhelm in the centre 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, sheet metal hinge, and a flat wire catch; measuring 36. 88 mm (w) x 44. 35 (h); weighing 25. 8 grams; in virtually mint condition.