Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, Gold Grade, By The Vienna Mint United Republic of topped by a Heer-style German

topped by a Heer-style German national eagle clutching a mobile swastika

exposing the underlying reinforcing leather strip

the first qualification for any prospective member of the Order was that he be a patriotic gentleman of impeccable character

his sash draped across his left shoulder and carrying down his back

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, Gold Grade, By The Vienna Mint United Republic of topped by a Heer-style German(Verwundetenabzeichen). Constructed of zink with gilt pin, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel leaf wreath, with a central Stahlhelm overlaid by a mobile swastika, on top of crossed swords on a pebbled field, the reverse with an integrated hinge and vertical pinback meeting an integrated catch, maker marked with Prsidialkanzlei code 30 for the Vienna Mint, measuring 36. 18 mm (w) x 43. 79 mm (h), 24. 3 grams, in overall better than very fine