Germany. A Wound Badge, Silver Grade, By Schauerte & Höfeld Of Lüdenscheid Archive for occupied Poland (“Generalgouvernment”)

for occupied Poland (“Generalgouvernment”)

Footnote: Frank Edwards was born in London

A RAD Long Service Award for Women

Quarter Master

1 London General Hospital on June 7

Germany. A Wound Badge, Silver Grade, By Schauerte & Höfeld Of Lüdenscheid Archive for occupied Poland (“Generalgouvernment”)(Verwundetenabzeichen in Silber). Constructed of oval silvered tombac; the obverse pebbled with a Stahlhelm in the centre featuring a large mobile swastika on its side superimposed on crossed swords within a wreath of laurel leaves with a tied bow at the bottom; the reverse plain with a vertical round wire pin, and a functional hinge catch assembly; maker marked L54 for Schauerte & Hfeld of Ldenscheid on the reverse; measuring 36. 30 mm (w) x 43. 94