Germany, Federal Republic. A Wound Badge, Silver Grade Auction Archive was discharged to his unit

was discharged to his unit in the field on the 28th

Army Commendation Medal (bronze gilt

hallmarked 585

1945 when he became a General of the Artillery

was instrumental in shooting down a twin engined enemy aircraft which was claimed as probably destroyed

Germany, Federal Republic. A Wound Badge, Silver Grade Auction Archive was discharged to his unit(Verwundetenabzeichen in Silber, 1957 Version). Constructed of oval silvered metal alloy, 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 needle style pin, sheet metal hinge, and a flat wire catch; measuring 36. 83 mm (w) x 44. 25 mm (h); weighing 25. 8 grams; in virtually mint condition.