Germany, Wehrmacht. A Gold Grade Wound Badge, with Case, by the Vienna Mint Hold 2 mm (w) x 7

2 mm (w) x 7 mm (h) suspension bar inscribed "RIFLE SHARPSHOOTER"

with magnetic tongue/fastener

62 mm x 96

he was discharged to duty on March 11th

small scratches and signs of minor use and handling

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Gold Grade Wound Badge, with Case, by the Vienna Mint Hold 2 mm (w) x 7(Verwundetenabzeichen in Gold mit Etui). Constructed of gilded tombak, 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 a clip hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, unmarked but demonstrating the characteristics of manufacture by the Vienna Mint, measuring 36. 45 mm