Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, Gold Grade Newly Listed 37 mm (inclusive of its

37 mm (inclusive of its crown suspension)

The reverse of the mask is finished in thin white chamois leather

and a framed photograph of Scholander shaking hands with an army personnel while wearing the Legion of Merit award

partially scooped back

Picking him up and unable now to seek cover he carried him back as fast as he could through the hail of enemy bullets

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, Gold Grade Newly Listed 37 mm (inclusive of its(Verwundetenabzeichen). Constructed of gilded zink, the obverse with an oval laurel wreath, with 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 round wire catch, unmarked, measuring 36. 58 mm (w) x 44. 17 mm (h), weighing 21. 2 grams, in near extremely fine condition.