Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, Black Grade certificate_of_authenticity measures 193 mm x 147

measures 193 mm x 147 mm

Buckle in a two-piece construction

partially gilded and enameled

McKay was declared missing and presumed dead from 443 Squadron when the aircraft did not return to base

stamped by the Navy

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, Black Grade certificate_of_authenticity measures 193 mm x 147(Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz). Constructed of blackened magnetic metal, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel wreath, with a central Stahlhelm overlaid by a mobile swastika, on top of crossed swords on a pebbled field, the reverse with a vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, unmarked, measuring 36. 95 mm (w) x 44. 47 mm (h), weighing 9. 8 grams, in better than very fine condition.