Germany, Federal Republic. A Wound Badge, Silver Grade Auction Archive Army Commendation Medal (bronze gilt

Army Commendation Medal (bronze gilt

1945 when he became a General of the Artillery

hallmarked 585

was instrumental in shooting down a twin engined enemy aircraft which was claimed as probably destroyed

All way was lost after the first hit and the ship began to settle rapidly

Germany, Federal Republic. A Wound Badge, Silver Grade Auction Archive Army Commendation Medal (bronze gilt(Verwundetenabzeichen in Silber, 1957 Version). Constructed of oval silvered metal alloy, the obverse pebbled with a Stahlhelm in the centre 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, sheet metal hinge, and a flat wire catch; measuring 36. 83 mm (w) x 44. 25 mm (h); weighing 25. 8 grams; in virtually mint condition.