Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, Gold Grade, By The Vienna Mint Auction marked "R" and "STERLING" on

marked "R" and "STERLING" on the reverse

1939-1945 Star: France and Germany Star: Defence Medal

This was also awarded to factory leaders

FRY 18-BN

5 mm (h - inclusive of crown adorned with cross)

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, Gold Grade, By The Vienna Mint Auction marked "R" and "STERLING" on(Verwundetenabzeichen in Gold). Constructed of gilded feinzink, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel wreath, with a central Stahlhelm overlaid by a mobile swastika, on top of crossed swords on a pebbled field, the reverse with a vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, maker marked with Prsidialkanzlei code 30 for the Vienna Mint, measuring 36. 21 mm (w) x 43. 78 mm (h), weighing 27. 4 grams, in extremely fine condition.