Germany, Imperial. A Gold Grade Wound Badge, Cut-Out Version certificate_of_authenticity Type III medallions feature a

Type III medallions feature a portrait of Napoleon on the obverse and an imperial eagle on the reverse

connecting to a knotted white celluloid handle wrapped with twisted copper wire

In July of 1929 Matthiessen became NSDAP Kreisleiter (District Leader) of Kreis Süderdithmarschen

1939 and signed in black ink by Vice Admiral and Fleet Leader Wilhelm Marschall (1886–1976)

Germany, Imperial. A Gold Grade Wound Badge, Cut-Out Version certificate_of_authenticity Type III medallions feature a(Verwundetenabzeichen in Gold). Constructed of gilded bronze, the obverse consisting of an oval and hollow laurel wreath, with a central Stahlhelm on top of crossed swords, the reverse with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, unmarked, measuring 38. 38 mm (w) x 42. 54 mm (h), weighing 5. 9 grams, in near extremely fine condition.