A Mint Cased Second War German Gold Grade Wound Badge By The Official Vienna Mint Hold but notwithstanding that he was

but notwithstanding that he was now severely wounded in both legs and his left arm shattered

Kansas before moving to San Antonio

Bavaria: Reserve Infantry Long Service Medal

describing this item as "stock # 9774"

Accompanied by its supple leather scabbard

A Mint Cased Second War German Gold Grade Wound Badge By The Official Vienna Mint Hold but notwithstanding that he wasA second war German Verwundetenabzeichen; oval shaped gilt tombac; 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; an unmarked example by the Official Vienna Mint; measuring 36. 29 mm x 43. 80 mm; weighing 34. 9 grams.