Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, Silver Grade, C. 1943 Archive Crossguard with quillon and pommel

Crossguard with quillon and pommel exhibits scattered wear spots and contact marks in the nickel plating

He was born on December 23rd

it is referred to as the Kiev Defensive Operation

measuring 33 mm x 35 mm

manufactured in Spain during 1960-1975 period

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, Silver Grade, C. 1943 Archive Crossguard with quillon and pommel(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