Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, Silver Grade, Klein & Quenzer certificate_of_authenticity with a single circular border

with a single circular border

oval shaped gilded zink

maker marked “Walgo Kierspe-B

inscribed “FJ”

He joined the Royal Canadian Navy in January 1947

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, Silver Grade, Klein & Quenzer certificate_of_authenticity with a single circular border(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