Germany, Empire. A Wound Badge, Silver Grade, With Matching Miniature Stick Pin certificate_of_authenticity hallmarked and maker marked on

hallmarked and maker marked on the reverse

It was pure luck that no one was killed

" He was later to hold the rank of Major-General when he was awarded the United States: Legion of Merit (Degree of Officer)

the award of his Challenger Medal was made posthumously in December 1895 - prior to the voyage of the Challenger in 1872

inscribed ""Swiss National Donation for Our Soldiers and Their Families"" in French

Germany, Empire. A Wound Badge, Silver Grade, With Matching Miniature Stick Pin certificate_of_authenticity hallmarked and maker marked on(Verwundetenabzeichen in Silber mit Miniatur). Constructed of nickel silver; 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 needle style pin, and a functional hinge catch assembly; measuring 38. 65 mm (w) x 43. 20 mm (h). Accompanied by its stick pin, constructed of silvered