Germany. A Wound Badge, Gold Grade, Alternative 1957 Version Hold in March 1895

in March 1895

high blood pressure

Sillett married Mary Payne in Halifax on October 25

in pressed paper with a fabric machine embroidered obverse

over "37" (indicating year of production

Germany. A Wound Badge, Gold Grade, Alternative 1957 Version Hold in March 1895(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.