he had five occupations prior to his joining the RCAF: as a Salesman for P
most of the bronze finish has been lost and the centrepiece backplate is missing
well marked on loop with makers mark AB&Co for Arthus Bertrand & Co
the Congresses were held every two years
Significant issues consistent with wartime veteran retrieval are evident
Germany, Wehrmacht. A Gold Grade Wound Badge, By The Vienna Mint Auction Archive he had five occupations prior(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 raised Stahlhelm overlaid by a mobile swastika, on top of crossed swords on a pebbled field, the reverse with an integral hinge and vertical pinback meeting an integral catch, maker marked with Prsidialkanzlei code 30 for the Vienna Mint, measuring 36. 23 mm (w) x 43. 77 mm (h),