Germany, Wehrmacht. A Silver Grade Wound Badge, By Klein & Quenzer Auction Footnote: The Volkssturm was a

Footnote: The Volkssturm was a German national militia during the last months of the Second World War

Soldier's Service Book and Canadian National Telegram (addressed to his wife

23 mm in diameter

but traces of the original apple green painted finish remain

Statement of Service in the Canadian Armed Forces

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Silver Grade Wound Badge, By Klein & Quenzer Auction Footnote: The Volkssturm was a(Verwundetenabzeichen in Silber). Constructed of silvered tombak, obverse depicts a Stahlhelm (Steel Helmet) bearing a mobile swastika on top of crossed swords on a pebbled field with laurel branch wreath, marked on reverse with 65 for maker Klein & Quenzer, Idar Oberstein, with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, measuring 37. 14 mm (w) x 44. 28, weighing 30. 1 grams, in very fine condition.