Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, Silver Grade, By The Vienna Mint Hold measuring 17 mm x 14

measuring 17 mm x 14 mm

- In zinc

78 mm x 44

"Chateau" with a downward-pointing arrow near the centre

maker marked “15” for “Friedrich Orth

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, Silver Grade, By The Vienna Mint Hold measuring 17 mm x 14(Verwundetenabzeichen in Silber). Constructed of silvered feinzink, the obverse with a central Stahlhelm (Steel Helmet) bearing a mobile swastika on a pebbled field, on top of crossed swords, within an oval laurel wreath, the reverse with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, maker marked with code 30 for the Vienna Mint, measuring 36. 20 mm (w) x 43. 75 (h), weighing 23. 8 grams, in near extremely fine condition.