Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, Silver Grade, By Klein & Quenzer A.g. Buy Now Overhoff and Cie of Lüdenscheid

Overhoff and Cie of Lüdenscheid was a premier maker of SS buckles from around 1927

Grand Master of the order is the Grand Duke of Luxembourg

the Air Marshal thanked Dicks for his service

Footnote: The Distinguished Service Cross is the second highest military award that can be given to a member of the United States Army (and previously

35 mm x 74 mm

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, Silver Grade, By Klein & Quenzer A.g. Buy Now Overhoff and Cie of Lüdenscheid(Verwundetenabzeichen in Silber). An oval badge constructed of zink, the obverse depicts a Stahlhelm (Steel Helmet) bearing a mobile swastika on top of crossed swords over a pebbled field with a laurel branch wreath, reverse plain with a vertical needle style pin, an integrated cast hinge and an integrated cast catch, marked 65 for Klein & Quenzer, measuring 36. 49 mm (w) x 43. 90 mm (h), weighing 26. 8 grams, and in very fine condition.