Germany, Wehrmacht. A First War Wound Badge, Silver Grade, Hollow Centre Newly Listed where he was described as

where he was described as having "Rheumatism"

Large official press photo

He died on July 12

a Nationalsozialistiche Kulturgemeinde (National Socialist Culture Community) badge

Gau Düsseldorf – in solid bronze

Germany, Wehrmacht. A First War Wound Badge, Silver Grade, Hollow Centre Newly Listed where he was described as(Verwundetenabzeichen in Silber). An oval badge constructed of silvered bronze, the obverse pebbled with a Stahlhelm in the centre, superimposed on crossed swords within a wreath of laurel leaves with a tied bow at the bottom, the reverse presents a vertical pinback, with a hollow centre, measures 38. 25 mm (w) x 43. 39 mm (h), weighs 11. 9 grams, and in very fine condition.