Germany, Wehrmacht. A Gold Grade Wound Badge certificate_of_authenticity Victory on January 28

Victory on January 28

as the only direct route into these villages was in enemy hands

with majority of silver wash having worn off due to age or wear

and forty-five photographs

to assess Dixon's efficiency as an non-commissioned officer

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Gold Grade Wound Badge certificate_of_authenticity Victory on January 28(Verwundetenabzeichen in Gold). Constructed of silvered tombak, the obverse depicts a Stahlhelm (Steel Helmet) bearing a mobile swastika on top of crossed swords on a pebbled field with laurel branch wreath, reverse with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, unmarked, measuring 36. 65 mm (w) x 44. 33 mm (h), weighing 21. 8 grams, in better than very fine condition.