Germany. A Cased Wound Badge, Gold Grade Auction 1944 but reverted to Rifleman

1944 but reverted to Rifleman six weeks later at his own request on September 20th

membership is restricted to practising Roman Catholics

and a round wire catch (bent)

He joined the NSDAP in 1921 (membership no

Two different styles (one portrait and the other landscape)

Germany. A Cased Wound Badge, Gold Grade Auction 1944 but reverted to Rifleman(Verwundetenabzeichen in Gold mit Etui). Constructed of oval shaped gilt tombac; the obverse pebbled with a Stahlhelm in the centre featuring a large mobile swastika on its side 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, and a functional hinge catch assembly; measuring 36. 65 mm (w) x 44. 21 mm (h); weighing 34. 2 grams; accompanied by its original