Germany, Wehrmacht. A Gold Grade Wound Badge, With Case, By The Vienna Mint Auction Archive 1954-present Issue

1954-present Issue

surrounded by the words VERDIENST UM DIE EXPEDITION (MERIT FOR THE EXPEDITION)

He saved many ill soldiers by taking their beatings

extremely fine condition with light scuffing and minimal warping

62 mm x 88 mm

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Gold Grade Wound Badge, With Case, By The Vienna Mint Auction Archive 1954-present Issue(Verwundetenabzeichen in Gold mit Etui). Constructed of gilded tombak, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel wreath, with a central Stahlhelm overlaid by a mobile swastika, on top of crossed swords on a pebbled field, the reverse with a vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, unmarked, measuring 36. 44 mm (w) x 43. 90 mm (h), weighing 34. 2 grams, accompanied by its period original presentation case, constructed of heavy card stock with a faux