Germany. A Wound Badge, Silver Grade, By Schauerte & Höfeld Of Lüdenscheid Auction name erased

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the other mint and full-length

Leather chin strap exhibits wear but remains supple

within a stamped gilded circular wreath impressed with oak leaves

Cole took sick while in the Crimea during the winter of 1854-1855 and was hospitalized in March 1855 in Scutari

Germany. A Wound Badge, Silver Grade, By Schauerte & Höfeld Of Lüdenscheid Auction name erased(Verwundetenabzeichen in Silber). Constructed of oval silvered 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 round wire pin, and a functional hinge catch assembly; maker marked L54 for Schauerte & Hfeld of Ldenscheid on the reverse; measuring 36. 30 mm (w) x 43. 94