Germany. A Black Grade Wound Badge; Denazified certificate_of_authenticity following Holwede’s demotion and imprisonment

following Holwede’s demotion and imprisonment

where he was an officer in the cadet corps and where he was very popular with his young companions

Schuhart commanded U-29 until the end of 1940

Late war production

Germany. A Black Grade Wound Badge; Denazified certificate_of_authenticity following Holwede’s demotion and imprisonmentAn example of a third reich period German Verwundetenabzeichen; oval shaped bronze; the obverse pebbled with a Stahlhelm in the centre featuring crossed swords within a wreath of laurel leaves with a tied bow at the bottom note that the swastika was removed but is still visible on the reverse; the reverse plain with a vertical needle style pin, a barrel hinge, and a round wire catch; measuring 36. 80 mm (w) x 44. 26 mm (h); weighing 12. 7 grams; with