with the majority of its original finish worn off
constructed of silver with a lacquered wooden base
scattered wear patches on the belt's reverse
both unmarked and measuring 35 mm (w) x 55 mm (l)
transitioning to France where the owner appears to be on occupation duty
Germany, Wehrmacht. A Gold Grade Wound Badge, with Case, by the Vienna Mint Province of China with the majority of its(Verwundetenabzeichen in Gold mit Etui). Constructed of gilded zink, 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 an integral hinge and vertical pinback meeting an integral catch, maker marked with Prsidialkanzlei code 30 for the Vienna Mint, measuring 36. 20 mm (w) x 43. 81 mm