Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, Black Grade United Republic of Oakland County

Oakland County

the middle layer in emerald green horsehair

He is credited with having served in South Africa from October 20

Texas when he died on April 30

1st Class - In bronze gilt and enamels

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, Black Grade United Republic of Oakland County(Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz). Constructed of blackened magnetic metal, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel wreath, 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 flat wire catch, unmarked, measuring 37. 77 mm (w) x 45. 08 mm (h), weighing 12. 1 grams, in extremely fine condition.