Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, Gold Grade GTRexclude Medal for Participation in the

Medal for Participation in the Battle of Berlin 1945

His relentless fighting spirit in the face of formidable opposition and his exceptionally daring tactics were an inspiration to his comrades during the most crucial phase of the battle and reflect the highest credit upon the United States Naval Service

Footnote: William Thomas Barnes was born on March 25

war time German made medal

An Exquisite 1914 Order of Franz Joseph in Gold

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, Gold Grade GTRexclude Medal for Participation in the(Verwundetenabzeichen in Gold). Constructed of gilded feinzink, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel wreath joined together at the bottom by ribbon, with a central Stahlhelm overlaid by a mobile swastika, on top of crossed swords on a pebbled field, the reverse with a vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, unmarked, measuring 36. 56 mm (w) x 44. 09 mm (h), weighing 29. 8 grams, most of the gilt finish has been lost, in overall near very fine