Germany. A Gold Grade Wound Badge; Marked 30

An example of a gold grade “Verwundetenabzeichen”; oval shaped gilt tombac; the obverse pebbled with a Stahlhelm in the centre featuring a large mobile swastika on its side superimposed on crossed swords within a wreath of laurel leaves with a tied bow at the bottom; the reverse plain with a vertical needle style pin, and a functional hinge/catch assembly; maker marked “30” for “Hauptmünzamt, Wien” on the reverse; measuring 36.3 mm (w) x 43.75 mm (h); weighing 33.8 grams; with nearly all of its original gilt finish remaining, in overall near mint condition.