Germany, Wehrmacht. A Gold Grade Wound Badge In Case Auction Archive Private Frank McAlpine died from

Private Frank McAlpine died from illness on May 6

The silvered brass pommel is designed with a multi-cord wrap look and has experienced contact marks on its neck and surface wear on its end

The attached steel filter consists of a cotton based layer

Governor General of Canada in the upper left

In the south

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Gold Grade Wound Badge In Case Auction Archive Private Frank McAlpine died fromA second war German Gold Grade Verwundetenabzeichen; in gilded tombac; vertical needle style pinback with a square sheet metal hinge and a squared integral catch; unmarked but with WA etched by hand into the reverse; measuring 43. 82 mm x 36. 34 mm; weighing 34. 6 grams; accompanied by its original case of issue; constructed of cardstock with a burgundy textured faux leather (leatherette) exterior; measuring 67 mm x 67 mm; better than very fine