The photo was likely taken at Johannisthal (Berlin)
with soiling present in the forest green synthetic finish on the underside of the visor and the cinnamon leather sweatband
Foonote: SS-Rottenfuhrer Hans-Peter Milbitz of the SS Armoured Artillery Regiment of the 1st Division “LSSAH” is awarded the Black Wound Badge for his wound suffered on the 7th of January
On his way back one of his patrol was wounded
with approximately 95% of its original gilt remaining
Germany, Wehrmacht. A Pair of Badges Republic of The photo was likely taken(Abzeichen). A pair of badges, including; 1. A General Assault Badge, constructed of silvered zink, the obverse consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath, surrounding a central Heer style German national eagle clutching a mobile swastika, situated above a crossed bayonet and stick grenade, the reverse with a ball hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, unmarked but demonstrating the characteristics of manufacture by Rudolf Karneth & Shne,
