Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, Silver Grade, By Hauptmünzamt Wien United Republic of missing loop for suspension and

missing loop for suspension and ribbon

two soldiers to his right in the trenches with a machine gun and the inscription "PRISE DE VIMY" (Capture of Vimy Ridge) above

His final contribution to the war effort was done on the Eastern Front again where he destroyed six tanks of the advancing Red Army

each lined in white cotton

attending the RAF Staff College on January 23

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, Silver Grade, By Hauptmünzamt Wien United Republic of missing loop for suspension and(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.