the reverse center piece also bears a blue enamel field with a sword piercing a wreath with PRO PATRIA (For the Fatherland) inscribed above
the cases having experienced extensive wear from storage
the shield would rate as very good condition apart from the fact the two holes have been drilled into it for using it for display purposes
the interior presents two pages of calligraphy in gold-leaf and red and black ink
to give orders for the appointment to be an Ordinary Member of the Military Division of the First Class or Knights Grand Cross of the Most Honourable Order of the Bath
Germany, Third Reich. A Lot Of Badges And Insignia Auction the reverse center piece also(Abzeichen und Insignien). A lot of seven badges and insignia, including a Black Grade Wound Badges, constructed of blackened bronze, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel leaf wreath, with a central Stahlhelm overlaid by a mobile swastika, on top of crossed swords on a pebbled field, the reverse with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, unmarked, measuring 36. 38 mm (w) x 44. 89 mm (h), weighing 13. 5 grams, oxidation