Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, Silver Grade Archive KOSSUTH LAJOS-U

KOSSUTH LAJOS-U

(Stretcher Bearers) to handle and not enough Jeeps or stretchers available to handle all the casualties

and stay ribbon detached

Instituted on 12 February 1961

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, Silver Grade Archive KOSSUTH LAJOS-U(Verwundetenabzeichen in Silber). Constructed of silvered zink, the obverse with a central Stahlhelm (Steel Helmet) bearing a mobile swastika on a pebbled field, on top of crossed swords, within an oval laurel wreath, the reverse with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, unmarked, measuring 37. 10 mm (w) x 44. 34 (h), weighing 30. 2 grams, in better than very fine condition.