Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, Gold Grade, By The Official Vienna Mint Archive obverse centre medallion presenting an

obverse centre medallion presenting an upright Gold sword between three Gold crowns on a blue enameled background

First Issue (1920-1940)

This was followed by a posting to No

Sterling Silver OP wing pin back by Birks-Ellis

then sought employment with Gibson's Garage

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, Gold Grade, By The Official Vienna Mint Archive obverse centre medallion presenting an(Verwundetenabzeichen in Gold). Constructed of gilded zink, the obverse with an oval laurel wreath, with a central Stahlhelm (Steel Helmet) overlaid by a mobile swastika, on top of crossed swords on a pebbled field, the reverse with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, marked with code 30 indicating manufacture by the Official Vienna Mint, measuring 36. 19 mm (w) x 43. 75 mm (h), weighing 25. 0 grams, in better than very fine