A 1940 Model Ldo Cased Silver Grade Wound Badge By C.f. Zimmermann Auction Duke of Cornwall's Own Rifles

Duke of Cornwall's Own Rifles

was established to replace the unions and to educate the workers in industry and commerce for smooth and efficient operation of all labor in the Third Reich

named in black ink handwriting to "G51212 Spr

brass grip with diagonal serrations on the obverse grip

A 1940 Model Ldo Cased Silver Grade Wound Badge By C.f. Zimmermann Auction Duke of Cornwall's Own RiflesA second war German Verwundetenabzeichen; oval shaped silvered tombac; the obverse pebbled with a Stahlhelm in the centre featuring a large mobile swastika on its side superimposed on crossed swords within a wreath of laurel leaves with a tied bow at the bottom; the reverse plain with a vertical needle style pin, barrel hinge, and a slightly rounded wire catch; measuring 36. 59 mm x 44. 10 mm; weighing 34. 6 grams. Accompanied by an LDO case;