Germany, Wehrmacht. A Mixed Lot of Decorations and Insignia

(Auszeichnungen und Insignien). A mixed lot of three decorations and insignia, including:

1. A Black Grade Wound Badge, constructed of blackened bronze, 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, maker marked with LDO code “L/15” for Otto Schickle, Pforzheim, measuring 36.90 mm (w) x 44.32 mm (h), weighing 10.5 grams, with minor loss of finish and some denting evident, in very fine condition.

2. A Heer EM/NCO’s belt buckle, constructed of magnetic metal, the obverse bearing a central raised Heer-style German national eagle clutching a mobile swastika, within a ribbed ring bearing an inscription of “GOTT MIT UNS” (“GOD WITH US”) and oak leaf branches, the reverse with a loop and swivel attachment prongs, maker marked with the logo of Josef Feix & Söhne, Gablonz, measuring 64 mm (w) x 48 mm (h), with loss of finish evident, in very fine condition.

3. A Russian Liberation Army sleeve shield, constructed of white cotton, the obverse bearing a printed and multi-coloured unit insignia, unmarked, measuring 75 mm (w) x 80 mm (h), with some soiling evident, in unissued and very fine condition.