Silver Wound Badge by 92

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A Verwundetenabzeichen in Silber (2.Form) by 92 - Josef Rücker & Sohn of Gablonz. Introduced September 1, 1939, the wound badge in silver was awarded to those who were wounded three or four times by hostile action (including air raids), or frostbitten in the line of duty. It is constructed out of a die struck zinc base that has been silver washed and lacquered. The oval shaped obverse depicts an embossed profile of a mobile swastika, above an M35 pattern helmet, which is above two crossed broad swords. This then lies on a pebbled field and is surrounded by a laurel leaf and berry wreath which is tied together at the bottom with a bow tie. The fullback reverse is maker marked “92” and has the correct: steel round wire pin, soldered-on nickel-silver c-shaped catch and soldered-on nickel-silver block hinge. All of the components are in well-working condition. The silver wash is in excellent condition The badge measures 1 3/4 inches high by 1 1/2 inches wide.