Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, Silver Grade, By Hauptmünzamt Wien Archive The Channel islands were the

The Channel islands were the only British-controlled territory the Germans were able to occupy during the Second War

In a letter from A

before being invalided to England and returning to Canada and permitted to wear the War Service Badge

badge retains nearly 100% of its original finish

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, Silver Grade, By Hauptmünzamt Wien Archive The Channel islands were the(Verwundetenabzeichen in Silber). A Wound Badge constructed of silvered zink, 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. 39 mm (w) x 43. 84 mm (h), and in near very fine condition.