Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge In Black Auction maker marked “Haurich Dresden” on

maker marked “Haurich Dresden” on reverse

The first organization of descendants of the Revolutionary War was established in California in 1876

light gilt wear on the LSD

dated 26 September 1940

This is a textbook example of a Wehrmacht Heer (Army) Helmet that belonged to a fortunate soldier named Ludwig

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge In Black Auction maker marked “Haurich Dresden” on(Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz). Constructed of blackened magnetic metal, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel wreath, with a central Stahlhelm overlaid by a mobile swastika, on top of crossed swords on a pebbled field, the reverse with a vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, unmarked, measuring 36. 70 mm (w) x 44. 28 mm (h), weighing 7. 9 grams, evident of period repair to the hinge and catch, otherwise in extremely fine condition.