Both the obverse and reverse of the crossguard bear central raised anchors
discolouration throughout
His final contribution to the war effort was done on the Eastern Front again where he destroyed six tanks of the advancing Red Army
He was then posted to the headquarters of the Army Group B
The black steel scabbard has only minor and small paint loss with silvered fittings that remain bright and without dents
Germany, Wehrmacht. A First Pattern Wound Badge, Gold Grade, Prinzen Size Buy Now Both the obverse and reverse(Verwundetenabzeichen in Gold, Prinzengre). Constructed of hollow gilded brass, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, with a central Stahlehlm overlaid by a mobile swastika, on top of crossed swords on a pebbled field, the reverse with a vertical pinback meeting a flattened catch, unmarked, measuring 27. 51 mm (w) x 30. 16 mm (h), weighing 2. 9 grams, with some loss of finish evident, in overall