Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, Silver Grade, C. 1943 Archive it is referred to as

it is referred to as the Kiev Defensive Operation

label on the inside lid inscribed "F

the reverse with a screwback

very good detail

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, Silver Grade, C. 1943 Archive it is referred to as(Verwundetenabzeichen, in Silber). Re Instituted on 1. 9. 1939 by A. H. (Issued 1939 1945). 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 needle style pin, integrated cast hinge, and a crimped flat wire catch, unmarked, measuring 35. 89 mm