Germany, Federal Republic. A Wound Badge, Black Grade Hold and was engaged in the

and was engaged in the Battle of Kursk in 1943

Lentze died on November 25

marked on the outside panel "Any Person finding this book

but displaying the typical manufacturing characteristics of Ferdinand Wiedmann of Frankfurt on the Main

A mint Wehrmacht Heer (Army) Officer’s Edelweiss badge

Germany, Federal Republic. A Wound Badge, Black Grade Hold and was engaged in the(Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz, 1957 Version). Constructed of oval blackened metal alloy, the obverse pebbled with a Stahlhelm in the centre 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, sheet metal hinge, and a flat wire catch; measuring 36. 93 mm (w) x 44. 30 mm (h); weighing 10. 8 grams; in virtually mint condition.