Germany. A Gold Grade Wehrmacht Heer (Army) Driver’s Proficiency Badge GTRexclude featuring a 320 mm nickel-plated

featuring a 320 mm nickel-plated steel blade

He was promoted to Captain in July 1952

He later joined the United States Navy Hospital Corps and was discharged from the U

Gardner is confirmed in the C

Footnote: The UAK (Ubootsabnahmekommando/Acceptance Authority of the Kriegsmarine for Submarines) was part of the Kriegsmarine Development Board for submarines

Germany. A Gold Grade Wehrmacht Heer (Army) Driver’s Proficiency Badge GTRexclude featuring a 320 mm nickel-platedAn example of a Wehrmacht Heer (Army) gold grade drivers proficiency badge; gilt metal (magnetic); the badge depicting a laurel leaf wreath and a steering wheel; on a forest green wool backer; visible on the reverse is the backing plate and two attachment prongs; measuring 55 mm in diameter; in better than very fine condition.