Germany, Federal Republic. A Wound Badge, Black Grade, 1957 Issue United Republic of The 7th Battalion served in

The 7th Battalion served in France and Belgium with the 2nd Infantry Brigade

Major Henry Willis O’Connor

for loyal and faithful service in the Kriegsmarine

stating the he had previous military service with "D" Company

behind “Der Führer"

Germany, Federal Republic. A Wound Badge, Black Grade, 1957 Issue United Republic of The 7th Battalion served in(Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz, 1957). An oval shaped blackened metal alloy; the obverse pebbled with a Stahlhelm superimposed on crossed swords within a wreath of laurel leaves with a tied bow at the bottom, the reverse plain with a slender vertical pinback, with a functional hinge catch assembly, measuring 37. 03 mm (w) x 44. 29 mm (h), weighing 12. 2 grams, and in near very fine condition.