Germany, Imperial. A Wound Badge, Gold Grade United Republic of The 256th Battalion was raised

The 256th Battalion was raised in Central Ontario with mobilization headquarters at Toronto under the authority of G

Tamgha-e-Khidmat Ammah Harbia

(Ehrenkreuze der Deutschen Mutter Miniaturen)

the reverse presents unused

and a Medal for the Defence of Leningrad

Germany, Imperial. A Wound Badge, Gold Grade United Republic of The 256th Battalion was raised(Verwundetenabzeichen in Gold). Constructed of gilded magnetic metal, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, with a central Stahlhelm, on top of crossed swords on a pebbled field, the reverse with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, unmarked, measuring 36. 57 mm (w) x 42. 27 mm (h), weighing 6. 0 grams, some loss of gilt finish evident, in overall very fine condition.