Germany, Republic. A Wound Badge, Gold Grade, Alternative 1957 Version certificate_of_authenticity with tri-colour German ribbon suspended

with tri-colour German ribbon suspended from bottom of badge

Clerk and Acting Warrant Officer on December 21st

Jacket Patch - Patch is 12cm

with original signature of Dr

Germany, Republic. A Wound Badge, Gold Grade, Alternative 1957 Version certificate_of_authenticity with tri-colour German ribbon suspended(Verwundetenabzeichen in Gold, 1957 Version). Constructed of oval shaped gilded bronze; the obverse pebbled with a Stahlhelm 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, barrel hinge, and a flat wire catch; measuring 37. 11 mm (w) x 44. 57 mm (h); weighing 25. 0 grams; in mint condition.