Germany, Wehrmacht. A Silver Grade Wound Badge, First Pattern United Republic of The Battalion sailed May 28

The Battalion sailed May 28

but with all the original silvering worn off due to age and wear

A cross pattee with white enameled arms and crossed swords between the arms of the cross

his tally had gone up to 172 victories

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Silver Grade Wound Badge, First Pattern United Republic of The Battalion sailed May 28(Verwundetenabzeichen in Silber). Constructed of silvered bronze, the obverse consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath with cut out edges, with a central raised Stahlhelm overlaid by a mobile swastika, on top of crossed swords on a pebbled field, the reverse with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, unmarked, measuring 38. 38 mm (w) x 43. 70 mm (h), weighing 11. 9 grams, demonstrating moderate loss of finish, a first pattern