Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, Gold Grade, By The Vienna Mint certificate_of_authenticity illustrating a lying German Shepherded

illustrating a lying German Shepherded with crossed legs

his citation stating: "The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Captain [then Commander] David S

effectively giving him full control of all police agencies within Germany

as well as some oxidation and loss of finish to the bronze elements

prongs holding the insignia and pip intact

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, Gold Grade, By The Vienna Mint certificate_of_authenticity illustrating a lying German Shepherded(Verwundetenabzeichen in Gold). Constructed of gilded zink, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, with a central Stahlhelm overlaid by a mobile swastika, on top of crossed swords on a pebbled field, the reverse with an integral hinge and vertical pinback meeting an integral catch, maker marked with Prsidialkanzlei code 30 for the Vienna Mint, measuring 36. 19 mm (w) x 43. 74 mm (h), weighing 24.