Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, Gold Grade, With Case United Republic of Coningham was the obvious choice

Coningham was the obvious choice to command 2nd Tactical Air Force in the North-West European campaign under Air Marshal Trafford Leigh-Mallory

39 mm (h) x 47

1944 to September 15

showing the south-western part of the Iberian Peninsula

fold over weather flap with slotted post hole and when placed around the metal post on the body of the cover ensures a snug fit

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, Gold Grade, With Case United Republic of Coningham was the obvious choice(Verwundetenabzeichen in Gold mit Etui). Constructed of gilded tombak, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, with a central Stahlhelm overlaid by a mobile swastika, on top of crossed swords on a pebbled field, the reverse with a crimped barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, unmarked, measuring 38. 16 mm (w) x 45. 73 mm (h), weighing 30. 9 grams, accompanied by its period