A Mint Early War Manufacture German Silver Grade Wound Badge In Its Ldo Case Of Issue Auction on a full-length soiled sash

on a full-length soiled sash

marked “835” for silver content

with two metal rank pipes superimposed

One year to the day that he was awarded his CBE

at Fort Erie and at Stratford in 1866

A Mint Early War Manufacture German Silver Grade Wound Badge In Its Ldo Case Of Issue Auction on a full-length soiled sashA mint early war German Verwundetenabzeichen; oval shaped silvered tombac; the obverse pebbled with a Stahlhelm featuring a large mobile swastika on its side superimposed on crossed swords within a wreath of laurel wreaths with a tied bow at the bottom; the reverse plain with a vertical needle style pin, a barrel hinge, and a round wire catch; measuring 45. 70 mm x 38. 06 mm; weighing 30. 5 grams. Accompanied by a case. Constructed of heavy cardstock,