Germany, Federal Republic. A Wound Badge, Black Grade Archive He received the Knight’s Cross

He received the Knight’s Cross in July of 1940 and was promoted to Colonel General

Rare in gold

Footnote: The medal was instituted in 1936

as well as aluminum bullion piping along the scalloped sections on the front

(up to 1936) In silvered brass

Germany, Federal Republic. A Wound Badge, Black Grade Archive He received the Knight’s Cross(Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz, 1957 Version). Constructed of oval blackened metal alloy, 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 needle style pin, sheet metal hinge, and a flat wire catch; measuring 36. 93 mm (w) x 44. 30 mm (h); weighing 10. 8 grams; in virtually mint condition.