Germany. A Black Grade Wound Badge United Republic of plus silver oval centrepieces affixed

plus silver oval centrepieces affixed to both sides

42cm (or 17 inches)

the Paramount Pictures insignia at the lower right and coded "7440/1" at the lower left

He signed his Attestation Paper with the 199th Infantry Battalion "Irish Canadian Rangers" (919720)

Germany. A Black Grade Wound Badge United Republic of plus silver oval centrepieces affixedA second war German Verwundetenabzeichen; oval shaped blackened metal (magnetic); 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, sheet metal hinge, and a round wire catch; measuring 36. 41 mm (w) x 43. 81 mm (h); weighing 6. 7 grams; in fair condition. (C: