Germany. A Wound Badge, Gold Grade Auction Archive A French 1939 WWII War

A French 1939 WWII War Cross  -  Bronze

33 mm x 117 mm) and two Crown Sleeve Insignia (bronze gilt

Martin was promoted to 1st Sergeant on July 1

green oxidation evident on bronze base on the obverse

The Allies had hoped to capture it quickly and advance into the industrialized Ruhr Basin

Germany. A Wound Badge, Gold Grade Auction Archive A French 1939 WWII War(Verwundetenabzeichen in Gold). Constructed of gilded zink; 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, an integrated hinge, and an integrated catch; measuring 36. 64 mm (w) x 44. 09 mm (h); with the majority of its original silver finish worn off, but