Germany, Wehrmacht. A Silver Grade Wound Badge, By Hermann Wernstein Archive the reverse with a raised

the reverse with a raised central number “12” within an oak leaf wreath

the obverse bears the three-line inscription “VERDIENST UM DEN STAAT” (“MERIT FOR THE STATE”)

he was encouraged by his fellow monks to be ordained as a priest

1975 at Mountain View Cemetery

108301 Sergeant D

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Silver Grade Wound Badge, By Hermann Wernstein Archive the reverse with a raised(Verwundetenabzeichen in Silber). Constructed of silvered feinzink, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, with a central raised Stahlehlm overlaid by a mobile swastika, on top of crossed swords on a pebbled field, the reverse with an integral hinge and vertical pinback meeting an integral catch, unmarked, measuring 36. 48 mm (w) x 44. 20 mm (h), weighing 23. 4 grams, accompanied by its period