with a red enameled edge inscribed NATIONAL-SOZIALISTISCHE D
and his name is mentioned in the memorial book of the cemetery Friedhofe Kursk-Besedino
1 Canadian General Hospital on July 9th and was taken on strength at the hospital in Etaples
The interior of the sidewall of the kepi is lined in a grey coloured linen
(with scalloped date bar)
Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, Gold Grade, By Klein & Quenzer A.g. Auction Archive with a red enameled edge(Verwundetenabzeichen). An oval badge constructed of gilded zink, the obverse pebbled with a Stahlhelm in the centre bearing a mobile swastika, superimposed on crossed swords within a wreath of laurel leaves with a tied bow at the bottom, the reverse with a vertical pinback, maker marked 65 for Klein & Quenzer A. G., measuring 35. 85 mm (w) x 43. 81 mm (h), weighing 22. 3 grams, and very fine condition