Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, Gold Grade, By The Vienna Mint United Republic of within an oval oak and

within an oval oak and laurel leaf wreath

Footnote: Wilhelm Gisbert-Wilhelm Groos was born on August 10

McKay was declared missing and presumed dead from 443 Squadron when the aircraft did not return to base

Footnote: Vernon Russell Davies was born on February 27

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, Gold Grade, By The Vienna Mint United Republic of within an oval oak and(Verwundetenabzeichen). Constructed of zink with gilt pin, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel leaf wreath, with a central Stahlhelm overlaid by a mobile swastika, on top of crossed swords on a pebbled field, the reverse with an integrated hinge and vertical pinback meeting an integrated catch, maker marked with Prsidialkanzlei code 30 for the Vienna Mint, measuring 36. 18 mm (w) x 43. 79 mm (h), 24. 3 grams, in overall better than very fine