Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, Silver Grade, By Rudolf Wächtler & Lange Archive followed by his detailing to

followed by his detailing to the Dental Clinic twelve weeks later

Cottle was transferred to and taken on strength by the 40th Canadian Reserve Battalion on July 6

where it was noted in his Medical History of an Invalid

with matching "18" numbers on both sections

What everyone was hoping for was a peaceful Christmas in the front line

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, Silver Grade, By Rudolf Wächtler & Lange Archive followed by his detailing to(Verwundetenabzeichen). An oval badge constructed of silvered zink, the obverse pebbled with a Stahlhelm in the centre bearing a mobile swastika, superimposed on crossed swords within a wreath of laurel leaves with a tied bow at the bottom, the reverse with a vertical pinback, maker marked L 55 for Rudolf Wchtler & Lange, Mittweida, measuring 36. 17 mm (w) x 43. 69 mm (h), weighing 20. 5 grams, and in near very fine condition