German Wound Badges in World War II
Author | : Rolf Michaelis |
Publisher | : Schiffer Military History |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2012 |
ISBN-10 | : 0764342592 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780764342592 |
Rating | : 4/5 (92 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis German Wound Badges in World War II by : Rolf Michaelis
Download or read book German Wound Badges in World War II written by Rolf Michaelis and published by Schiffer Military History. This book was released on 2012 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First established by Kaiser Wilhelm II in 1918, the badge for wounded soldiers was reestablished by the Wehrmacht during the Spanish Civil War, and then later at the beginning of the Second World War. It was awarded in three grades depending on the number and/or type of injuries in wartime. This concise book discusses the award's various grades and includes rare documents and war-era photographs.