Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, Gold Grade GTRexclude This duty done

This duty done

/ DIED IN HIS COUNTRY'S SERVICE / 3 JAN

"Make them think they're surrounded by a blooming regiment" he ordered

Lot of German Army Cloth Insignia

His relentless fighting spirit in the face of formidable opposition and his exceptionally daring tactics were an inspiration to his comrades during the most crucial phase of the battle and reflect the highest credit upon the United States Naval Service

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, Gold Grade GTRexclude This duty done(Verwundetenabzeichen in Gold). Constructed of gilded feinzink, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel 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 vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, unmarked, measuring 36. 56 mm (w) x 44. 09 mm (h), weighing 29. 8 grams, most of the gilt finish has been lost, in overall near very fine