Germany. A Volunteer Fire Defence Service Newly Listed He was wounded three times

He was wounded three times in 1943 and once in 1944

Since the metal arms on the regular service glasses (Dienstbrille) prevented the mask from fitting tightly against the face

s 4th Panzer Army

where he was diagnosed with a large "Varicocele" in his left testicle

scattered silvering wear on the badge

Germany. A Volunteer Fire Defence Service Newly Listed He was wounded three timesIn die stamped silver nickel with stamped brass face plate affixed by soldered prongs, unmarked reverse, measuring 48 mm x 62. 5 mm, worn, very fine. Footnote: From the collection of approximately 900 German buckles accumulated by John R. Angolia, who start collecting buckles, belts and brocades from 1944 until around 1990; most of the buckles were obtained from the American and German veterans; most of these buckles present a core of Angolias book