Germany. A Wound Badge, Gold Grade, By The Official Vienna State Mint certificate_of_authenticity He was to be hospitalized

He was to be hospitalized a third time

The Artillery officer shoulder boards are matching with a insignias signifying the 22nd Artillerie-Regiment

Hautot-Sur-Mer

Accompanied by assorted research papers including service details derived from The Edmonds Family Association and obituary from The Asheville Citizen

with a paper name plate pasted in place inscribed "Oberstleutnant Ivan Čačić-Šarić" at the front

Germany. A Wound Badge, Gold Grade, By The Official Vienna State Mint certificate_of_authenticity He was to be hospitalized(Verwundetenabzeichen in Gold). Constructed of oval shaped gilded tombac; 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 tapered pinback, with a barrel hinge and a round wire catch; marked 30 for the Official Vienna State Mint; measuring 36. 32 mm (w) x 43. 83 mm (h);