Germany, Third Reich. A Mixed Lot of Badges GTRexclude During the Russian winter offensive

During the Russian winter offensive his unit suffered heavy casualties and was withdrawn to Germany to be replenished

In extremely rare case of issue

(Luftwaffe Schiffchen für Mechaniker)

The ex-American Numismatic Society piece has some distinct differences which are readily apparent when compared to the early illustration

immediately wounding a man to his right

Germany, Third Reich. A Mixed Lot of Badges GTRexclude During the Russian winter offensive(Abzeichen). A mixed lot of items, including 13 commemorative badges, of aluminum, glass, porcelain, zink, and magnetic metal construction, some demonstrating extensive loss of finish with moderate to significant oxidation, in overall fair condition, accompanied by a relic condition Black Grade Wound Badge and mint package of issue for the War Merit Cross II Class with Swords.