Germany, Empire. A Wound Badge, Silver Grade, With Matching Miniature Stick Pin Auction but had to stay at

but had to stay at attention with the rest

It was awarded on behalf of the mayor

enamelled insignia affixed to a silvered metal base

yet left the city by airplane on April 21

Germany, Empire. A Wound Badge, Silver Grade, With Matching Miniature Stick Pin Auction but had to stay at(Verwundetenabzeichen in Silber mit Miniatur). Constructed of nickel silver; 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, and a functional hinge catch assembly; measuring 38. 65 mm (w) x 43. 20 mm (h). Accompanied by its stick pin, constructed of silvered