where 39 large ships were left sunk
the dagger is toned with a dark patina and rates as better than very fine
5 mm in diameter at the base and 185 mm in height
In bronze with very fine details
WWII Pilot Badge - Pre War manufactured in Prague
Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, Silver Grade, By The Official Vienna Mint Auction where 39 large ships were(Verwundetenabzeichen in Silber). Constructed of silvered tombak, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel wreath, with a central Stahlhelm overlaid by a mobile swastika, on top of crossed swords on a pebbled field, the reverse with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, marked with maker code 30 for the Official Vienna Mint, measuring 36. 35 mm (w) x 43. 82 mm (h), weighing 33. 8 grams, in near extremely fine condition.