Germany, Heer. A Kraftfahr-Abteilung 9 Commemorative Badge Newly Listed Schmift was wounded during the

Schmift was wounded during the retreat from a position at the Donets river to behind the Dniepr river

Hutchens was discharged on October 31

the reverse maker marke with LDO code “L/16” for Steinhauer & Lück

the inside rules with floral designs in the corners

It is accompanied by an independent Addendum to the Index (excluding appendices) that lists Decorated Men printed in black ink on a 65 mm (w) x 210 mm (h) folded bookmark-style light blue cardstock

Germany, Heer. A Kraftfahr-Abteilung 9 Commemorative Badge Newly Listed Schmift was wounded during the(Erinnerungsabzeichen). Constructed of magnetic metal, the obverse bearing a Wehrmacht eagle topped by an inscription of KF. ABT. 9 and a motorcar, the reverse with a horizontal pinback, unmarked, measuring 35 mm (w) x 30 mm (h), with some loss of finish evident, in very fine condition.