Germany, Empire. A Wound Badge, Silver Grade, With Matching Miniature Stick Pin Auction It was awarded on behalf

It was awarded on behalf of the mayor

Between December 1914 and May 1917 Wittneben served in the Snow Shoe Battalion Munich

In 1897 he wrote a history of German literature that was marked by racist evaluations and rabid antisemitism

8 mm (w) x 38

white and blue enamelled Spanish coat of arms

Germany, Empire. A Wound Badge, Silver Grade, With Matching Miniature Stick Pin Auction It was awarded on behalf(Verwundetenabzeichen in Silber mit Miniatur). Constructed of nickel silver; 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 needle style pin, and a functional hinge catch assembly; measuring 38. 65 mm (w) x 43. 20 mm (h). Accompanied by its stick pin, constructed of silvered