One of the marines on top of a tank was wounded and fell to the ground in an exposed position
he was posted to the 3rd Brigade
with black synthetic grip plates retained by two nickel rivets
December 27
The operation was successful but resulted in some of Skorzeny’s troops being captured
Germany, Imperial. A Lot Of German Badges Auction One of the marines onGermany, Imperial. A Wrttemberg Veterans Association Badge by W. Mayer and F. Wilhelm, (Kriegerbund Abzeichen). Constructed of gilded and silvered bronze, the obverse bears a central shield topped with a crown, superimposed over flagstaffs, rifles and swords, the bottom is inscribed WURTTERMB KRIEGERBUND, the reverse maker marked W. Mayer & F. Wilhelm, Stuttgart, measuring 43. 69 mm (w) x 54. 79 mm (h); A Bavarian Patriotic Badge, constructed of zinc,