Schäfer was transferred to the Staff Company of Infantry Replacement Battalion 163
only began supplying Iron Crosses in 1917
otherwise it remains extremely fine
(Crucea Serviciu Credinciosu)
measuring 213 mm (w) x 303 mm (h) x 18
Germany, Wehrmacht. A Black Grade Wound Badge, with Case Auction Schäfer was transferred to the(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