Germany. A Wound Badge, Silver Grade, By Schauerte & Höfeld Of Lüdenscheid certificate_of_authenticity Footnote: Born in Ljublanja (Laibach)

Footnote: Born in Ljublanja (Laibach)

Dolphin as "Spare Crew" on April 25

Bales died on January 27

Use of the soutache to identify the branch was abolished on July 10

The interior of the sweat band depicts some writing in blue ink - it is largely undecipherable

Germany. A Wound Badge, Silver Grade, By Schauerte & Höfeld Of Lüdenscheid certificate_of_authenticity Footnote: Born in Ljublanja (Laibach)(Verwundetenabzeichen in Silber). Constructed of oval silvered tombac; the obverse pebbled with a Stahlhelm in the centre featuring a large mobile swastika on its side superimposed on crossed swords within a wreath of laurel leaves with a tied bow at the bottom; the reverse plain with a vertical round wire pin, and a functional hinge catch assembly; maker marked L54 for Schauerte & Hfeld of Ldenscheid on the reverse; measuring 36. 30 mm (w) x 43. 94