Germany. A Wound Badge, Silver Grade, By Schauerte & Höfeld Of Lüdenscheid certificate_of_authenticity The interior of the sweat

The interior of the sweat band depicts some writing in blue ink - it is largely undecipherable

Footnote: Born in Ljublanja (Laibach)

this man committed suicide rather than face questioning on his conduct of the Borneo Camps

Bales died on January 27

another letter stating he was Killed in Action

Germany. A Wound Badge, Silver Grade, By Schauerte & Höfeld Of Lüdenscheid certificate_of_authenticity The interior of the sweat(Verwundetenabzeichen in Silber). Constructed of oval silvered 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 round wire pin, and a functional hinge catch assembly; maker marked L54 for Schauerte & Hfeld of Ldenscheid on the reverse; measuring 36. 30 mm (w) x 43. 94