Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, Silver Grade, By Hauptmünzamt Wien Archive He was commissioned as a

He was commissioned as a Subaltern in the Royal Canadian Horse Artillery in June 1908

badge retains nearly 100% of its original finish

The Channel islands were the only British-controlled territory the Germans were able to occupy during the Second War

measures 35mm (w) x 10mm (h)

Latin cross with concave arms in gilded bronze and blue

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, Silver Grade, By Hauptmünzamt Wien Archive He was commissioned as a(Verwundetenabzeichen in Silber). A Wound Badge constructed of silvered zink, the obverse depicts a Stahlhelm (Steel Helmet) bearing a mobile swastika on top of crossed swords over a pebbled field with a laurel branch wreath, reverse marked 30 for Hauptmnzamt Wien, reverse presents a vertical pinback, measuring 36. 39 mm (w) x 43. 84 mm (h), and in near very fine condition.