Germany. A Wound Badge, Silver Grade, Early Type GTRexclude Sauriol 1960 number 940” engraved

Sauriol 1960 number 940” engraved below

intelligent advance planning and vigorous prosecution were in a large measure responsible for the high state of efficiency throughout the period that he served as Chief of Staff

Movements of (the) knee (is) limited

He finished the war as Major General

Germany. A Wound Badge, Silver Grade, Early Type GTRexclude Sauriol 1960 number 940” engraved(Verwundetenabzeichen in Silber). Constructed of oval 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 pinback, with a sheet metal hinge and a round wire catch; measuring 38. 15 mm (w) x 45. 72 mm (h); weighing 30. 4 grams; in overall near extremely