much of the alleged history of the order was invented much later
Preu was taken over into the Reichswehr and served in the 20th Infantry Regiment
The eagle insignia measures 115 mm (w) x 42 mm (h)
Silver Grade (16 June 1944)
It measures approximately 29 cm (l) x 12 cm (h) when folded on a flat surface
Germany, Third Reich. A Pair Of Badges Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic much of the alleged history(Abzeichen). A pair of badges, including: 1. A Gold Grade Wound Badge, constructed of gilded zink, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, with a central raised Stahlhelm overlaid by a mobile swastika, on top of crossed swords on a pebbled field, the reverse with an integral hinge and vertical pinback meeting an integral catch, maker marked with Prsidialkanzlei code 65 for Klein & Quenzer, Ider