Norway. A Merit Cross With Swords And Case Of Issue, 1940-45 Archive A 3rd class wounded badge

A 3rd class wounded badge is attached to the left breast pocket

with the obverse inset with a metallic NSDAP-style German national eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika

(SS Ehrenwinkel für Alte Kämpfer)

A Wehrmacht Officer’s overseas cap eagle

It was here that the serious issues with his right leg were identified

Norway. A Merit Cross With Swords And Case Of Issue, 1940-45 Archive A 3rd class wounded badgeTwo piece construction, bronze with an overlaying gilt and enamelled Sun Eagle insignia, inscribed "TAPPER OG TRO" (Brave and Faithful) on the reverse, 43. 3 mm, on original ribbon with bronze pinback hanger, light contact, near extremely fine. In its black cardboard box of issue, padded medal bed, box fine. Footnote: The Cross was instituted by the collaborationist Nasjonal Samling government under Vidkun Quisling as the Order of Bravery and Loyalty,