A German Silver Grade Wound Badge By Moritz Hausch A.g. Auction GIVEN UNDER MY HAND IN

GIVEN UNDER MY HAND IN THE CITY OF WASHINGTON THIS 23rd DAY OF October 1986"

otherwise a truly fine example in better than very fine condition

Footnote: Widukind was a Germanic leader of the Saxons during the Saxon Wars from 777-785 against Charlemagne

McIntyre saw service with Niobe

scattered surface wear on the obverse

A German Silver Grade Wound Badge By Moritz Hausch A.g. Auction GIVEN UNDER MY HAND INA second war German Verwundetenabzeichen; oval shaped silvered zink; the obverse pebbled with a Stahlhelm featuring a large mobile swastika on its side superimposed on crossed swords within a wreath of laurel wreaths and a tied bow at the bottom; the reverse plain with a vertical needle style pin, integrated hinge, and an integrated catch; maker marked 127 for Moritz Hausch A. G., Pforzheim on the reverse; measuring 44. 37 mm x 36. 79 mm; weighing 27.