each measuring 35 mm (w) x 55 mm (h)
the reverse with a barrel hinge and tapering vertical pinback
It is dated to December 15
dying of his wounds two days later
Canadian Volunteer Service Medal with Overseas Clasp (JOSEPH POLAKOWSKI 23398)
Germany, Imperial; Germany, Wehrmacht. A Lot of Wound Badges, First and Second World War Issue visually-hidden each measuring 35 mm (w)(Verwundetenabzeichen). A lot of Wound Badges, including: 1. An Imperial Black Grade award, constructed of blackened magnetic metal, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel leaf wreath with scalloped edges, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, with a central raised Stahlhelm overlaying crossed swords on a pebbled field, the reverse with a crimped hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, unmarked, measuring 38. 50 mm (w) x 43. 55 mm