A Second War German Silver Grade Wound Badge Archive 1914 to March 31

1914 to March 31

the strap with two buckles for adjustment

We had hardly gotten through the woods and in the open clearing before General Crawford (our Division Commander) rode up and asked what Regiment that was

with ‘Luftwaffe’ emblem on ribbon

A Second War German Silver Grade Wound Badge Archive 1914 to March 31A second war German Verwundetenabzeichen; oval shaped silvered tombac; the obverse pebbled with a Stahlhelm featuring a large mobile swastika on its side superimposed on crossed swords within a wreath of laurel wreaths with a tied bow at the bottom; the reverse plain with a vertical needle style pin, barrel hinge, and a round wire catch; measuring 44. 27 mm x 39. 98 mm; weighing 31. 4 grams; near extremely fine condition.