Germany, Imperial. A 1918 Wound Badge, Silver Grade, In Silver Auction After the Second World War

After the Second World War began in Europe

58 mm (h) (inclusive of suspension loop)

The Log books notes on 30th May 1942- Awarded DFC today Ron Emberg was commissioned as a Pilot Officer on 29th July

required an increase of troops and the division was sent to the area in an internal security role

scattered chipping in the green and red enamels at the base of the crown

Germany, Imperial. A 1918 Wound Badge, Silver Grade, In Silver Auction After the Second World War(Verwundeten Abzeichen). Instituted by Emperor Wilhelm II on 3 March 1918. A top quality badge featuring an ovular medal constructed of silver, the obverse bears a helmet superimposed on two upwards facing crossed swords on a pebbled background, encompassed by a laurel wreath border tied with a ribbon at the bottom, the reverse is plain and bears a vertical pinback with flat wire catch, marked 800 on the pinback arm, measuring 38. 57 mm (w) x 43. 30