Germany, Wehrmacht. A Gold Grade Wound Badge Newly Listed It was the basis of

It was the basis of the "X" type parachute used by British Airborne Forces during WWII and into the 1950's

as water filled her holds

consisting of silver Stahlhelm logo mounted onto a silver and black enameled round base

he contested the unit's reduction in strength and he remained with it until January 22

Includes: three Distinguished Flying Crosses (in bronze gilt

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Gold Grade Wound Badge Newly Listed It was the basis of(Verwundetenabzeichen in Gold). Constructed of gilded zink, obverse depicts a Stahlhelm (Steel Helmet) bearing a mobile swastika on top of crossed swords on a pebbled field within an oval laurel branch wreath, the reverse with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, unmarked, measuring 35. 93 mm (w) x 43. 70 mm (h), weighing 21. 8 grams, in near extremely fine condition.