In March of 1943 Ullrich was appointed Commander of the 3rd Battalion of SS Panzer Grenadier Regiment 5
one side consisting of a black bae
retaining about 97% of original gilded finish: with award document for II Grade clasp (silver grade)
he embarked for service in North West Europe on March 20
all along the British front smoke bombs were thrown which sent clouds rolling towards the German lines
Germany, Hj. A Golden Honour Badge, By Wilhelm Deumer Newly Listed In March of 1943 Ullrich(Goldenes HJ Ehrenzeichen). Constructed of gilded bronze with multi coloured enamels, the obverse consisting of a red and white checked background overlaid by a black mobile swastika, set within a gilt frame, the reverse with a vertical pinback and locking catch, marked B indicating a replacement piece, also marked with a Reichszeugmeisterei (RZM) logo and maker code M1 120 for Wilhelm Deumer, Ldenscheid, measuring 17. 02 mm (w) x 28. 37 mm (h),