Germany. A Wound Badge, Silver Grade, By The Official Vienna Mint Hold 1940 in Durban

1940 in Durban

He is documented as having been present at both engagements at Te Ngutu o te Manu on August 21 and September 7

The container measures 122 mm in diameter x 270 mm in height

2nd Design (bronze

Germany. A Wound Badge, Silver Grade, By The Official Vienna Mint Hold 1940 in Durban(Verwundetenabzeichen in Silber). Constructed of oval shaped silvered tombac; the obverse pebbled with a Stahlhelm in the centre featuring a large mobile swastika on its side superimposed on crossed swords within a wreath of laurel leaves with a tied bow at the bottom; the reverse plain with a vertical tapered pin, and a functional hinge catch assembly; marked 30 for the Official Vienna Mint; in overall better than extremely fine condition.