Original German WWII Silver Wound Badge by Paul Maybauer of Berlin in Case Featured Item MARINE CORPS" embossed darkened brass

MARINE CORPS" embossed darkened brass "donut" buttons down the front and all snaps which function perfectly

measuring just 5 1/4" has a re-enforcing rib down the entire blade's length

Also included is an original letter from the Commander of the Marshalls Gilberts Area instructing his men not to write home complaining about living conditions

resulting in the TYPE 2 lock plate

Original German WWII Silver Wound Badge by Paul Maybauer of Berlin in Case Featured Item MARINE CORPS" embossed darkened brassOriginal Item: Only One Available. A fine maker marked silver wound badge with original case box by rare maker Paul Maybauer of Berlin. The badge itself is constructed out of a die struck, zinc alloy base that has been silver washed. The oval badge depicts an embossed profile of a mobile swas, above an M35 pattern helmet, which is above two crossed broad swords. This then lies on a pebbled field and is surrounded by a laurel leaf and berry wreath