Germany. A Wound Badge, Gold Grade, By The Official Vienna State Mint certificate_of_authenticity on July 10

on July 10

He was to be hospitalized a third time

Accompanied by assorted research papers including service details derived from The Edmonds Family Association and obituary from The Asheville Citizen

the formation was attacked by about 30 to 40 scouts

Commander’s Cross

Germany. A Wound Badge, Gold Grade, By The Official Vienna State Mint certificate_of_authenticity on July 10(Verwundetenabzeichen in Gold). Constructed of oval shaped gilded 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 tapered pinback, with a barrel hinge and a round wire catch; marked 30 for the Official Vienna State Mint; measuring 36. 32 mm (w) x 43. 83 mm (h);