Germany. A Scarce Wehrmacht Alpine Leader Badge By Deschler & Sohn Newly Listed when he with another soldier

when he with another soldier and had a shell expoded next to them during a German bombardment

He was subsequently invalided "sick" from Antwerp to England and was posted to the Canadian Engineer Reinforcement Depot at Seaford

the chains of which are broken

Subsequently commended for his

Radio Operator: T/Sgt

Germany. A Scarce Wehrmacht Alpine Leader Badge By Deschler & Sohn Newly Listed when he with another soldierA fine example of a worn but well preserved Heeresbergfhrer Abzeichen; in gilt tombac with white and green enamels; the obverse with an Edelwei flower riveted to the reverse vertical pinback; maker marked Deschler & Sohn, Mnchen 9 on the reverse; measuring 42. 90mm (w) x 51. 82 mm (h); weighing 34. 0 grams; a lightly worn example, with light contact marks on the badge; in overall better than extremely fine condition.