Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, Silver Grade, C. 1943 Archive when a survivor of the

when a survivor of the heavy cruiser USS Houston

Order of Military Merit with Red Distinction

it is referred to as the Kiev Defensive Operation

He was born on December 23rd

the reverse with a screwback

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, Silver Grade, C. 1943 Archive when a survivor of the(Verwundetenabzeichen, in Silber). Re Instituted on 1. 9. 1939 by A. H. (Issued 1939 1945). Constructed of oval shaped silvered zink, 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 needle style pin, integrated cast hinge, and a crimped flat wire catch, unmarked, measuring 35. 89 mm