He was also Mentioned in Despatches for distinguished service in the Sudan
Footnote: Although he succeeded his father
with maker mark (Max Kust
two of the badges with red and blue enamels
indicating the Ortsgruppe level
Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, Silver Grade, Cut Out Version GTRexclude He was also Mentioned in(Verwundetenabzeichen in Silber). Constructed of silvered magnetic metal, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel wreath, with a central Stahlhelm overlaid by a mobile swastika, on top of crossed swords, the reverse with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, unmarked, measuring 37. 74 mm (w) x 42. 80 mm (h), weighing 5. 5 grams, in near extremely fine condition.