only began supplying Iron Crosses in 1917
Schäfer was transferred to the Staff Company of Infantry Replacement Battalion 163
It was replaced by the Order of Honour by a Decree of the Presidium of the USSR on December 28
in March 1915 and served as mounted infantry
Germany, Wehrmacht. A Black Grade Wound Badge, with Case Auction only began supplying Iron Crosses(Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz mit Etui). Constructed of blackened magnetic metal, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, with a central raised Stahlhelm overlaid by a mobile swastika, on top of crossed swords on a pebbled field, the reverse with a clip hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, unmarked, measuring 36. 14 mm (w) x 43. 44 mm (h), weighing 6. 7 grams, accompanied by