This is a unique combination of awards attributed to Thomas-Emil Wickede who entered the German Imperial Army on September 2
It was to be the preeminent distinguished service medal for both civilians and military personnel of Canada
the brocade is constructed of tightly woven aluminum gilt bullion interlaced with red and black stripes
in die stamped silvered bronze
chipping evident in the white paint on the crescent moon
Germany, Third Reich. A Mixed Lot Of Badges Buy Now This is a unique combination(Abzeichen). A mixed lot of three badges, including: 1. A Black Grade Wound Badge, constructed of blackened bronze, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, around a central raised Stahlhelm overlaid by a mobile swastika, on top of crossed swords on a pebbled field, the reverse with a raised barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, unmarked, measuring 36. 48 mm (w) x 43. 80 mm