where it performed sixteen reconnaissance missions around the Baltic Sea
he was knocked unconscious
obverse illustrating the Statue of Liberty framed by Allied flags on either side
on a loop for suspension from a long period original ribbon that is attached to a bronze spring-loaded clip
He served for eighteen months as a Sergeant with the 106th Company
Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, Gold Grade With Case, By Hauptmünzamt Wien Newly Listed where it performed sixteen reconnaissance(Verwundetenabzeichen in Gold). A Wound Badge constructed of gilded tombak, the obverse depicts a Stahlhelm (Steel Helmet) bearing a mobile swastika on top of crossed swords over a pebbled field with a laurel branch wreath, reverse marked 30 for Hauptmnzamt Wien, reverse presents a vertical pinback, measuring 36. 26 mm (w) x 43. 79 mm (h), and in near very fine condition, with hard shelled case of issue, with a pebbled exterior, maker label on bottom