RARE German silver wound badge by Carl Poellath

A textbook example of the Type 2b Silver Wound Badge attributed to the maker Carl Poellath. Manufactured in zinc, this badge shows the typical softening of surface detail often associated with late-war zinc pieces, yet the overall design—including the helmet, crossed swords, and wreath—remains clearly defined.The silvered finish is still present, with the usual period fading that can be seen on the helmet and swastika area. The obverse displays the characteristic Poellath style with crisp geometric shaping and a distinctly formed wreath.The reverse hardware is the classic configuration for Poellath's solid-backed badges:• A U-shaped hinge mounted on a small circular plate.• A short, straight pin consistent with early Poellath, Deschler, and some Foerster & Barth styles.• A round-wire catch, flattened at the top—also mounted on a small plate.These hardware features allow confident attribution to Poellath without ambiguity.Shear marks along the inside rim are exactly as expected for this maker, formed as fine parallel lines rather than hand filing—another identifying trait.Measurements (approx.)• Height: 44.39 mm• Width: 36.78 mm• Thickness: 2.90 mm• Weight: 27.1 g• Material: Zinc• Magnetic Components: Pin onlyOverall, this is a highly representative and collectible example of a mid-to-late war Poellath zinc wound badge, complete with all the correct manufacturing characteristics.