Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, Silver Grade, By Eugen Schmidthäussler Archive distinguished himself by conspicuous gallantry

distinguished himself by conspicuous gallantry and outstanding courage above and beyond the call of duty in action against the enemy near Chorwon

27th Infantry Battalion was initially reported "missing" on September 15

and Elizabeth

the extending ends of the cords on each terminating with 61 mm long silvered metal tips

Footnote: This badge stems from the personal collection of predominant historian Thomas Durante

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, Silver Grade, By Eugen Schmidthäussler Archive distinguished himself by conspicuous gallantry(Verwundetenabzeichen in Silber). A Wound Badge constructed of zink, the obverse depicts a Stahlhelm (Steel Helmet) bearing a mobile swastika on top of crossed swords over a pebbled field with a laurel branch wreath, reverse marked 28 for Eugen Schmidthussler, reverse presents a vertical pinback, measuring 36. 41 mm (w) x 43. 82 mm (h), and in very fine condition.