Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, Silver Grade certificate_of_authenticity who was born in China)

who was born in China)

oxidation spot evident on the screwback

the eagle bears a gorget featuring a cross over its wingspan and clutches a raised silvered banner in its talons inscribed “FÜR SCHLESIEN” (“For Silesia”)

He joined the Imperial Navy in 1908

before returning home to Hampton Roads

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, Silver Grade certificate_of_authenticity who was born in China)(Verwundetenabzeichen in Silber). Constructed of silvered tombak, vertical pinback, obverse depicts a Stahlhelm (Steel Helmet) bearing a mobile swastika on top of crossed swords on a pebbled field with laurel branch wreath, unmarked, measuring 46 mm (h) x 38 mm (w), in extremely fine condition.