Germany, Wehrmacht. A Gold Grade Wound Badge certificate_of_authenticity Victory on January 28

Victory on January 28

with majority of silver wash having worn off due to age or wear

For his actions in the Philippines

before being tasked with leading the 7th SS Volunteer Mountain Division “Prinz Eugen” in early 1944 in the fight against Bosnian partisans

as the only direct route into these villages was in enemy hands

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Gold Grade Wound Badge certificate_of_authenticity Victory on January 28(Verwundetenabzeichen in Gold). Constructed of silvered tombak, the obverse depicts a Stahlhelm (Steel Helmet) bearing a mobile swastika on top of crossed swords on a pebbled field with laurel branch wreath, reverse with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, unmarked, measuring 36. 65 mm (w) x 44. 33 mm (h), weighing 21. 8 grams, in better than very fine condition.