Germany, Wehrmacht. A Cased Black Grade Wound Badge Auction the 1st Battalion fought several

the 1st Battalion fought several engagements with the enemy several kilometers southeast of Đức Phổ District

superb quality enamels in excellent condition

miniature badge in gilt and enamels

Footnote: The 4th Infantry Battalion was raised in Central Ontario with mobilization headquarters at Camp Valcartier

45 mm (w) x 72

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Cased Black Grade Wound Badge Auction the 1st Battalion fought severalA Wound Badge, Black Grade, By Eugene Schmidthaussler; (Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz). Constructed of blackened zinc, the obverse pebbled with a Stahlhelm in the centre featuring a large mobile swastika, superimposed on crossed swords within a wreath of laurel leaves with a tied bow at the bottom, the reverse plain with a vertical pinback, maker marked E. S. P. for Eugene Schmidthaussler, Pforzheim, on reverse, measuring 35 mm (w) x 43 mm (h), in