Black Company)" on the reverse
along with “Gemsenkopf 3A” mark for 18Kt
marked "W" on upper arm (Wagner)
Schmid never saw front service and was only deemed fit for service with the homeland militia due to his medical condition
A note on the reverse states that is was taken Christmas 1941 in the Valdai Hills (northern Russia)
Germany, Wehrmacht. A Lot of Driver Proficiency Badges, All Grades Republic of Black Company)" on the reverse(Kraftfahrbewhrungsabzeichen). A lot of three Wehrmacht Driver Proficiency Badges, each constructed of bronze, with the Silver and Gold Grade examples featuring silver and gilt finishing, respectively, each consisting of a circular laurel leaf wreath surrounding a central steering wheel on a pebbled background, all affixed to field grey wool backers indicating Heer issue, each badge unmarked and measuring 40 mm (w) x 42 mm (h), the Silver Grade badge