constructed of etched glass
his citation stating: "The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Captain [then Commander] David S
as well as some oxidation and loss of finish to the bronze elements
1940 and took on the rank of Acting Battery Sergeant Major on December 14
Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, Gold Grade, By The Vienna Mint certificate_of_authenticity constructed of etched glass(Verwundetenabzeichen in Gold). Constructed of gilded zink, 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 an integral hinge and vertical pinback meeting an integral catch, maker marked with Prsidialkanzlei code 30 for the Vienna Mint, measuring 36. 19 mm (w) x 43. 74 mm (h), weighing 24.