Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, Gold Grade Auction Archive 1st Class and the Medal

1st Class and the Medal of Military Virtue

a China Campaign Medal

September 28

He attributed the acquisition of his illness to the United States Army Air Corps accidentally bombing his unit at Caen

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, Gold Grade Auction Archive 1st Class and the Medal(Verwundetenabzeichen). An oval badge constructed of gilded tombac, the obverse pebbled with a Stahlhelm in the centre superimposed on crossed swords within a wreath of laurel leaves with a tied bow at the bottom, the reverse plain with a vertical pinback, pin stamped with illegible number, measuring 36. 61 mm (w) x 44. 18 mm (h), weighing 34. 1 grams, and very fine condition.