Germany, Wehrmacht. An Early Condor Legion Wound Badge, Silver Grade Hold Woodruff taking a special interest

Woodruff taking a special interest in the mineral molybdenite and its use in connection with the steel industry (molyddenite used as an alloy with iron

was born on July 6

all with surface rust on the reverse

each of the soldiers uniformly holding their rifles with both hands and pointing them skyward

It was established under Executive Order 11544 by President Richard Nixon on July 8

Germany, Wehrmacht. An Early Condor Legion Wound Badge, Silver Grade Hold Woodruff taking a special interest(Verwundetenabzeichen in Silber). An oval shaped silvered nickel silver badge, the obverse with the background cut out, with a Stahlhelm featuring a large mobile swastika, superimposed on crossed swords within a wreath of laurel wreaths tied with a bow at the bottom, the reverse presents a sheet metal hinge, vertical needle style pinback, and flat wire catch, measuring 38. 37 mm (w) x 44. 67 mm (h), weighing 7. 7 grams, and in near very fine condition.