Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, Gold Grade, By The Vienna Mint Hold KLASSE (RESERVE AND TERRITORIAL ARMY

KLASSE (RESERVE AND TERRITORIAL ARMY SERVICE AWARD

oxidation streaking on the centrepiece ring

1976 at the age of 84

light-brown bakelite buttons

the obverse with a central medallion depicting a hand-painted monogram of Vladimir the Great

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, Gold Grade, By The Vienna Mint Hold KLASSE (RESERVE AND TERRITORIAL ARMY(Verwundetenabzeichen in Gold). Constructed of gilded zink, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, with a central Stahlhelm overlaid by a mobile swastika, on top of crossed swords on a pebbled field, the reverse with a vertical pinback, maker marked with Prsidialkanzlei code 30 for the Vienna Mint, measuring 36. 15 mm (w) x 43. 73 mm (h), weighing 26. 4 grams, most of the gilt finish has been