Germany, Wehrmacht. A Black Grade Wound Badge, By Heinrich Wander Hold that service did not qualify

that service did not qualify them for membership

Böttcher (1889–1973) was a recipient of the Knight’s Cross and served in Africa under Generalfeldmarschall Rommel

centre appliqué in silver gilt consisting of the standard tricrown with red enamel surround

screwback) and twelve RCAF Buttons (brass

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Black Grade Wound Badge, By Heinrich Wander Hold that service did not qualify(Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz). Constructed of blackened magnetic metal, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, with a central Stahlhelm overlaid by a mobile swastika, on top of crossed swords on a pebbled field, the reverse with a crimped barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, unmarked, measuring 36. 66 mm (w) x 44. 23 mm (h), weighing 7. 9 grams, accompanied by its