Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, Gold Grade, By The Vienna Mint United Republic of post 1838) on the reverse

post 1838) on the reverse on the integral suspension

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

the doctor noted that the thirty-three year old Turner had a deformity in his left forearm

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

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, Gold Grade, By The Vienna Mint United Republic of post 1838) on the reverse(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