Germany, Imperial. A Wound Badge, Black Grade Archive He was promoted to Major

He was promoted to Major and Geschwaderkommodore in October 1940

Constructed of multi-coloured woven rayon ribbon

Comes with original bow ribbon

reverse with central inscription of “50 JAHRE” (“50 YEARS”)

designed better to fit the men for their more strenuous work with the Canadian Expeditionary Force

Germany, Imperial. A Wound Badge, Black Grade Archive He was promoted to Major(Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz). Constructed of blackened magnetic metal, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel wreath, with a central Stahlhelm on top of crossed swords on a pebbled field, the reverse with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, unmarked, measuring 38. 44 mm (w) x 43. 40 mm (h), in better than very fine condition.