Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, Gold Grade GTRexclude His relentless fighting spirit in

His relentless fighting spirit in the face of formidable opposition and his exceptionally daring tactics were an inspiration to his comrades during the most crucial phase of the battle and reflect the highest credit upon the United States Naval Service

/ DIED IN HIS COUNTRY'S SERVICE / 3 JAN

Ellmer was promoted to SS-Junker on January 12

Lot of German Army Cloth Insignia

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, Gold Grade GTRexclude His relentless fighting spirit in(Verwundetenabzeichen in Gold). Constructed of gilded feinzink, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel wreath joined together at the bottom by ribbon, with a central Stahlhelm overlaid by a mobile swastika, on top of crossed swords on a pebbled field, the reverse with a vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, unmarked, measuring 36. 56 mm (w) x 44. 09 mm (h), weighing 29. 8 grams, most of the gilt finish has been lost, in overall near very fine