then promoted to Lieutenant in the RGA SR on May 18
Two companies of tanks and infantry tried to punch a hole in the German frontline at Schweinheim
light soiling on the underside of the right sleeve and on the inside left breast pocket rayon lining
fabric interruption in the wire at the upper left tip on the eagle's wing
Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge In Silver, By Förster & Barth Buy Now then promoted to Lieutenant in(Verwundetenabzeichen in Silber). Constructed of silvered zink, the obverse consisting of a central Stahlhelm (Steel Helmet), overlaid by a mobile swastika, on top of crossed swords on a pebbled field, the reverse with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, marked with code L 21 for maker Frster & Barth, Pforzheim, measuring 36. 75 mm (w) x 44. 39 mm (h), weighing 21. 9 grams, in very fine condition.