Germany, Wehrmacht. A Gold Grade Wound Badge, by the Vienna Mint Hold Scattered interruptions in the fabric

Scattered interruptions in the fabric on the upper

the reverse with three pairs of dual attachment prongs

two distinct pieces composing the length of the belt

maker marked “Lauer Nürnberg - RZM M9/3” on the reverse

Its founder and first president was Daniel McCormick

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Gold Grade Wound Badge, by the Vienna Mint Hold Scattered interruptions in the fabric(Verwundetenabzeichen in Gold). Constructed of gilded tombak, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, with a central raised Stahlhelm overlaid by a mobile swastika, on top of crossed swords on a pebbled field, the reverse with a clip hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, unmarked but demonstrating the characteristics of manufacture the Vienna Mint, measuring 36. 29 mm (w) x 43. 78