Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, Gold Grade, By The Vienna Mint Hold that Cove was in "France

that Cove was in "France as (a) Fireman in light railway under shell fire from 10-6-17 (June 10

Suisse" (Switzerland)

this is a rare example of a Hans Brandt cap with a factory-applied soutache in extremely fine condition

indicating a rank of Centurion (equivalent to a captain)

He went overseas with the 74th Battalion and was in the trenches about three months

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, Gold Grade, By The Vienna Mint Hold that Cove was in "France(Verwundetenabzeichen in Gold). Constructed of gilded zink, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, with a central Stahlhelm overlaid by a mobile swastika, on top of crossed swords on a pebbled field, the reverse with a vertical pinback, maker marked with Prsidialkanzlei code 30 for the Vienna Mint, measuring 36. 15 mm (w) x 43. 73 mm (h), weighing 26. 4 grams, most of the gilt finish has been