Germany, Heer. A First War Wound Badge, Cut Out Gold Grade Newly Listed 'F' Company of the 145th

'F' Company of the 145th busted through the Quezon Gate

and not known if these Crosses were ever issued

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His musical studies took him to Portland

Germany, Heer. A First War Wound Badge, Cut Out Gold Grade Newly Listed 'F' Company of the 145th(Verwundetenabzeichen). Constructed of gilded tombac, the obverse presents with a central Stahlhelm (steel helmet), superimposed on crossed swords within a wreath of laurel leaves with a tied bow at the bottom, vertical pinback, unmarked, measuring 44. 5 mm (h) x 39 mm (w), in near extremely fine condition.