Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, Silver Grade, Cut Out Version Auction Archive upon Kayser’s release from the

upon Kayser’s release from the Lazarett

Feldpost numbers 21310 D (Infantry Regiment 417)

KANDAHAR (58B/803 PTE

Simpson was promoted to Sergeant on February 3

with a date of 20 May 1942

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, Silver Grade, Cut Out Version Auction Archive upon Kayser’s release from the(Verwundetenabzeichen in Silber). Constructed of silvered magnetic metal, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel wreath, with a central Stahlhelm overlaid by a mobile swastika, on top of crossed swords, the reverse with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, unmarked, measuring 37. 74 mm (w) x 42. 80 mm (h), weighing 5. 5 grams, in near extremely fine condition.