Germany, Empire. A Wound Badge, Silver Grade, With Matching Miniature Stick Pin certificate_of_authenticity The first regiment of volunteers

The first regiment of volunteers began service in late November 1861

he was a "Malachowsky-Hussar" issued

" He was later to hold the rank of Major-General when he was awarded the United States: Legion of Merit (Degree of Officer)

hallmarked and maker marked on the reverse

inscribed ""Swiss National Donation for Our Soldiers and Their Families"" in French

Germany, Empire. A Wound Badge, Silver Grade, With Matching Miniature Stick Pin certificate_of_authenticity The first regiment of volunteers(Verwundetenabzeichen in Silber mit Miniatur). Constructed of nickel silver; the obverse pebbled with a Stahlhelm in the centre featuring a large mobile swastika on its side superimposed on crossed swords within a wreath of laurel leaves with a tied bow at the bottom; the reverse plain with a vertical needle style pin, and a functional hinge catch assembly; measuring 38. 65 mm (w) x 43. 20 mm (h). Accompanied by its stick pin, constructed of silvered