Germany. A Wound Badge, Silver Grade, By The Official Vienna State Mint GTRexclude marked with the Pegasus Paratroopers'

marked with the Pegasus Paratroopers' insignia and inscribed "ARNHEM 50th ANNIVERSARY MEDAL" on the lid

pleasing patina from age without dents

the upper of the patch with a moisture-resistant finish

which employed young women

"The Vultures" Patch (five-color embroidery on blue cloth

Germany. A Wound Badge, Silver Grade, By The Official Vienna State Mint GTRexclude marked with the Pegasus Paratroopers'(Verwundetenabzeichen in Silber). Constructed of oval silvered nickel; 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 vertical round wire pin, and a functional hinge catch assembly; maker marked 30 for Hauptmnzamt, Wien on the reverse; measuring 36. 30 mm (w) x 43. 78 mm (h); weighing