Germany. An Iron Cross 1939 First Class, Screwback Version, By R. Wächtler & Lange Auction Japanese Military Wound Badge -

Japanese Military Wound Badge - Silver gilt and enamels

along with carcinoma of his bladder

in box of issue

one of the pins missing

he was discharged to the 12th Reserve Battalion on March 6

Germany. An Iron Cross 1939 First Class, Screwback Version, By R. Wächtler & Lange Auction Japanese Military Wound Badge -(Eisernes Kreuz 1939 1. Klasse). A a cross patte of multi piece construction with a blackened iron core (magnetic) within a ribbed border; the obverse with a raised central mobile swastika with the re institution date 1939 in raised numbering on the lower arm; the reverse plain, with a complete threaded screwback assembly; maker marked L55 for R. Wchtler & Lange, Mittweida on the reverse; measuring 43. 98 mm (w) x 43. 88 mm (h); weighing 24. 1 grams;