Germany. A Gold Grade Wound Badge; Marked 30 Auction A First War 1st Depot

A First War 1st Depot Battalion

or to be allowed to retire

September 22

It features a small horizontal-slit breast pocket built into the left breast

the box containing the three original letters that were forwarded to his father with his Trio and Memorial Cross

Germany. A Gold Grade Wound Badge; Marked 30 Auction A First War 1st DepotAn example of a gold grade Verwundetenabzeichen; oval shaped gilt 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 needle style pin, and a functional hinge catch assembly; maker marked 30 for Hauptmnzamt, Wien on the reverse; measuring 36. 32 mm (w) x 43. 75 mm (h);