Germany. A Silver Grade Wound Badge Newly Listed he was appointed Lieutenant-Colonel of

he was appointed Lieutenant-Colonel of the 53rd (Sherbrooke Infantry) Battalion (which later became the 53rd Sherbrooke Regiment)

he continued to race automobiles and almost met his maker at one race

dated to Kiel on December 20

the Home War Establishment School of Instruction beginning on September 1st

Extremely rare in this condition

Germany. A Silver Grade Wound Badge Newly Listed he was appointed Lieutenant-Colonel of(Verwundetenabzeichen in Silber); Constructed of oval shaped silvered 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, and a functional hinge catch assembly; measuring 36. 48 mm (w) x 43. 92 mm (h); weighing 33. 0 grams; better than very fine condition.