Germany. A Gold Grade Wound Badge; Marked 30 Newly Listed with machine-embroidered swastikas

with machine-embroidered swastikas

"Bruce Battalion"

he returned to Yugoslavia and joined the anti-fascist fighters in Slavonia

light wear and exhibits chipping on one edge on both sides near the crossguard

Footnote: Corporal David Bowick is shown on the roll of the 94 man 8th Battalion and is listed on page 74 of the "Canada General Service Medal Roll

Germany. A Gold Grade Wound Badge; Marked 30 Newly Listed with machine-embroidered swastikasAn example of a gold grade Verwundetenabzeichen; oval shaped gilt 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 needle style pin, and a functional hinge catch assembly; maker marked 30 for Hauptmnzamt, Wien on the reverse; measuring 36. 32 mm (w) x 43. 75 mm (h);