Germany. A War Wound Badge, Gold Grade, In Its Ldo Case Of Issue United Republic of and stamped before two sides

and stamped before two sides of the cross joined together)

TRANSVAAL (5269 PTE J

he became the Group Commander of the 3rd Group of Kampfgeschwader (Fighter Wing) 27 “Boelcke”

or shortly after

constructed of constructed of a heavy pressed paper with a dark blue textured faux leather (leatherette) exterior

Germany. A War Wound Badge, Gold Grade, In Its Ldo Case Of Issue United Republic of and stamped before two sides(Verwundetenabzeichen in Gold); oval shaped gilded tombac; the obverse pebbled with a Stahlhelm featuring a large mobile swastika on its side superimposed on crossed swords within a wreath of laurel wreaths with a tied bow at the bottom; the reverse plain with a vertical needle style pin, sheet metal hinge, and a square catch; measuring 43. 75 mm x 36. 25 mm; weighing 34. 1 grams, in extremely fine condiiton. Accompanied by its LDO case of issue;