Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, Black Grade United Republic of Texas when he died on

Texas when he died on April 30

and has on reverse typical opened back construction

measuring 85 mm (w) x 40 mm (h)

He is credited with having served in South Africa from October 20

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, Black Grade United Republic of Texas when he died on(Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz). Constructed of blackened magnetic metal, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel wreath, 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. 77 mm (w) x 45. 08 mm (h), weighing 12. 1 grams, in extremely fine condition.