Germany. A Wound Badge, Silver Grade, by the Official Vienna State Mint
(Verwundetenabzeichen in Silber). Constructed of oval silvered nickel; 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 round wire pin, and a functional hinge/catch assembly; maker marked “30” for “Hauptmünzamt, Wien” on the reverse; measuring 36.30 mm (w) x 43.78 mm (h); weighing 33.9 grams; in overall near extremely fine condition.

