Germany. A Gold Grade Wound Badge By The Official Vienna State Mint Archive scattered flaking on the black

scattered flaking on the black paper backer

approximately 70mm x 88mm in total measurements

surface rust on the steel prong bar

residues left on reverse)

Germany. A Gold Grade Wound Badge By The Official Vienna State Mint Archive scattered flaking on the blackA well preserved example of an early mid war period Gold Grade Wound Badge Verwundetenabzeichen; oval shaped gilt tombac; the obverse pebbled with a Stahlhelm in the centre featuring a large mobile swastika on its side superimposed on crossed swords within a wreath of laurel leaves with a tied bow at the bottom; the reverse plain with a flat vertical pinback, barrel hinge, and slightly rounded catch; maker marked 30 for Hauptmnzamt, Wien on the