Germany. A Second War Period Black Grade Wound Badge Hold 1870 - Cross First Class

1870 - Cross First Class

The Command's operational area was the North Atlantic

so he was buried in the family crypt in St

a few scratches on the reverse

Germany. A Second War Period Black Grade Wound Badge Hold 1870 - Cross First ClassA second war German Verwundetenabzeichen; oval shaped blackened bronze; the obverse pebbled with a Stahlhelm in the centre featuring a large mobile swastika on its side superimposed on crossed swords within a wreath of laurel leaves with a tied bow at the bottom; the reverse plain with a vertical needle style pin, and a functional hinge catch assembly; measuring 36. 70 mm (w) x 44. 18 mm (h); weighing 11. 8 grams; light to moderate loss to the