Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, Gold Grade Auction Shaw was taken on strength

Shaw was taken on strength of the 23rd Reserve Battalion at Shorncliffe on August 26

The black headband is leather

Klasse/Spange zum Eisernen Kreuz 1939 Second Class)

Photos of the invasion beaches in Italy

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, Gold Grade Auction Shaw was taken on strength(Verwundetenabzeichen). A pair of Wound Badges, including a Silver Grade, constructed of oval shaped silvered zink, hollow version, 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 plain with screw back version with large plate, measuring 38. 87 mm (w) x 43. 84 mm (h), and in very fine condition. A Black Grade Wound Badge, constructed of