Carinthia to a catholic family
The Royal Army Air Service introduced badges for flight crews
maker marked “6” for “Fritz Zimmermann
but the court acquitted him on April 14th
his acceptance issued on November 19
Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, Silver Grade, By Klein & Quenzer A.g. Newly Listed Carinthia to a catholic family(Verwundetenabzeichen in Silber). An oval badge constructed of zink, the obverse depicts a Stahlhelm (Steel Helmet) bearing a mobile swastika on top of crossed swords over a pebbled field with a laurel branch wreath, reverse plain with a vertical needle style pin, an integrated cast hinge and an integrated cast catch, marked 65 for Klein & Quenzer, measuring 36. 49 mm (w) x 43. 90 mm (h), weighing 26. 8 grams, and in very fine condition.