He was subsequently admitted to the 156th Stationary Hospital
The scabbard is a painted black
with a red glass cabochon in the centre
Extremely rare set of insignia
The conditions of enlistment for the TF laid down at their creation in 1908 did not allow for soldiers to be sent for service overseas against their will
Germany, Wehrmacht. A Second War Wound Badge With Stick Pin, Gold Grade, 1957 Reissue Auction He was subsequently admitted to(Verwundetenabzeichen in Gold). Constructed of gilded bronze, the obverse pebbled with a Stahlhelm in the centre, superimposed on crossed swords within a wreath of laurel leaves with a tied bow at the bottom, the reverse plain with a vertical pinback, unmarked, measuring 37 mm (w) x 44. 5 mm (h), in extremely fine condition, accompanied by its period original stick pin, presents identical to award, measuring 9 mm (w) x 10 mm (h), unmarked, in