Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, Gold Grade Hold He was also wounded three

He was also wounded three times during battle and was awarded a Silver Grade wound badge for his injuries

An Early Iron Cross 1st Class 1939 by Wilhelm Deumer

accompanied by its 13

Footnote: Frederick James Haines was born in Dublin

A “Strength Through Joy” District (Gau) Weser - EMS Rheinland trip badge

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, Gold Grade Hold He was also wounded three(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