Germany, Imperial. A Silver Grade Wound Badge GTRexclude 602 Squadron

602 Squadron

With Oakleaf rim

better very fine condition

As with all other Medals of Honor

he was killed in action at the Battle of Vimy Ridge on 9 April 1917

Germany, Imperial. A Silver Grade Wound Badge GTRexclude 602 SquadronA first war German Silver Grade Wound Badge (Verwundetenabzeichen); oval shaped silvered bronze; hollow cut out version; the obverse pebbled with a Stahlhelm in the centre 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, sheet metal hinge, and a round wire catch; measuring 39. 30 mm (w) x 44. 54 mm (h); weighing 8. 8 grams; in overall very fine condition.