A Second War German Silver Grade Wound Badge Newly Listed 1896 in Belleville

1896 in Belleville

Private Hancock served with the 6th Battalion

New Brunswick on March 1st

fitting tight on one side

surrounded by a garter inscribed in Latin "UTRUM HORUM MAVIS ACCIPE" (Take Whichever You Prefer)

A Second War German Silver Grade Wound Badge Newly Listed 1896 in BellevilleA second war German Verwundetenabzeichen; oval shaped silvered tombac; the obverse pebbled with a Stahlhelm featuring a large mobile swastika on its side superimposed on crossed swords within a wreath of laurel wreaths with a tied bow at the bottom; the reverse plain with a vertical needle style pin, barrel hinge, and a round wire catch; measuring 44. 27 mm x 39. 98 mm; weighing 31. 4 grams; near extremely fine condition.