Germany, Heer. A Large 1943 Photo Of Obergefreiter (Ek2, Wound Badge) With Dedication To Wife United Republic of The German Cross in Gold

The German Cross in Gold certificate is a Regiments-Sonderbefehl (regimental special order) for Grenadier Regiment 390

Footnote: The Battalion was raised and mobilized in Ottawa

enamel chipping on the obverse centrepiece of the Italy: Order of the Crown

the reverse dated “1813” on the six o’clock arm

The document is dated on the reverse to July 14

Germany, Heer. A Large 1943 Photo Of Obergefreiter (Ek2, Wound Badge) With Dedication To Wife United Republic of The German Cross in GoldMeasuring 180x238mm, better than very fine condition with light scuffing and light moisture induced warping. The picture shows a Heer soldier, possibly infantry, in the rank of Obergefreiter (Corporal), wearing the Iron Cross 2nd Class ribbon and a Wound Badge in Black. Judging from the background the picture was probably taken in southern Europe. On the reverse is has been dedicated on July 26, 1943 to my dear, faithful wife on her name day, from