A Second War German Silver Grade Wound Badge By Karl Wild Newly Listed two (and seven shared) balloons

two (and seven shared) balloons destroyed

Knowles was transferred to the 5th Infantry Battalion on September 11

black wool with chromed metal straps and clip on the reverse

soldiers would plunder the uniforms of fallen enemies for matches

A Second War German Silver Grade Wound Badge By Karl Wild Newly Listed two (and seven shared) balloonsA second war German gold grade Verwundetenabzeichen; in gilded feinzink; vertical needle style pin with an integrated hinge and an integrated catch; maker marked 107 for Karl Wild, Hamburg on the reverse; measuring 44. 40 mm x 36. 95 mm; weighing 23. 5 grams; with nearly all of the original gilding worn off, but with traces still remaining throughout; better than fine condition. (C: 163)