the cases having experienced extensive wear from storage
to give orders for the appointment to be an Ordinary Member of the Military Division of the First Class or Knights Grand Cross of the Most Honourable Order of the Bath
Gita" with a "Z" and "vich" of the surname still legible
the interior presents two pages of calligraphy in gold-leaf and red and black ink
the shield would rate as very good condition apart from the fact the two holes have been drilled into it for using it for display purposes
Germany, Third Reich. A Lot Of Badges And Insignia Auction the cases having experienced extensive(Abzeichen und Insignien). A lot of seven badges and insignia, including a Black Grade Wound Badges, constructed of blackened bronze, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel leaf wreath, with a central Stahlhelm overlaid by a mobile swastika, on top of crossed swords on a pebbled field, the reverse with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, unmarked, measuring 36. 38 mm (w) x 44. 89 mm (h), weighing 13. 5 grams, oxidation