Description
In between Pearl Harbor and the Gilbert Islands operation
Grade II - First Model
is admirably adapted for sustaining a heavy cannonade
Ross died on March 14
" (Gesetzlich Geschützt) and Christian Theodor Dicke
Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, Black Grade Archive In between Pearl Harbor and(Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz). Constructed of blackened magnetic metal, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, with a central Stahlhelm overlaid by a mobile swastika, on top of crossed swords on a pebbled field, the reverse with a vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, unmarked, measuring 37. 24 mm (w) x 44. 84 mm (h), some oxidation evident, in overall very fine condition.