Germany, Third Reich. A Wound Badge, Silver Grade, Hollow Type United Republic of Alter Beale (previously Weinberg)

Alter Beale (previously Weinberg)

he transferred to the U-boat service in 1936

in the Balkan Campaign and over Crete

A letter from February 16 from his battalion’s doctor to the hospital asks for a chest x-ray due to a suspected rib fracture

stating that he was serving with the C

Germany, Third Reich. A Wound Badge, Silver Grade, Hollow Type United Republic of Alter Beale (previously Weinberg)(Verwundetenabzeichen in Silber). An oval shaped silvered 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, a barrel hinge, and a round wire catch; measuring 37. 30 mm (w) x 44. 21 mm (h); weighing 15. 7 grams; with oxidation on the side of the badge;