Germany. An Early Condor Legion Wound Badge, Black Grade Auction maker marked "BIRKS" on the

maker marked "BIRKS" on the obverse

marked with logo of company Overhoff & Cie

All of these hallowed societies were formed by veteran participants with provisions for descendants

Merit Cross with Swords (1915-18)

Saunders (B83271) was issued his service number at No

Germany. An Early Condor Legion Wound Badge, Black Grade Auction maker marked "BIRKS" on the(Legion Kondor Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz). Constructed of blackened tombac; the obverse pebbled with a Stahlhelm in the centre featuring a large mobile swastika on its side superimposed on crossed swords within a wreath of laurel leaves with a tied bow at the bottom; the reverse plain with a vertical needle style pin, sheet metal hinge, and a round wire catch; measuring 37. 61 mm (w) x 42. 90 mm (h); weighing 12. 2 grams; in overall virtually