Germany, Wehrmacht. A Second War Wound Badge With Stick Pin, Gold Grade, 1957 Reissue Auction Archive to the pommel and stylized

to the pommel and stylized eagle cross guard

as mentioned in the Fourth Supplement to the London Gazette 29802 of Tuesday

inscribed “FURCHTLOS UND TREW” (German - Fearless and Loyal) in silver gilt

He was also the author of two books: "Fighting with Fools" (1938)

7 mm (w) x 78

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Second War Wound Badge With Stick Pin, Gold Grade, 1957 Reissue Auction Archive to the pommel and stylized(Verwundetenabzeichen in Gold). Constructed of gilded bronze, 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 a vertical pinback, unmarked, measuring 37 mm (w) x 44. 5 mm (h), in extremely fine condition, accompanied by its period original stick pin, presents identical to award, measuring 9 mm (w) x 10 mm (h), unmarked, in