Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, Silver Grade, By Hauptmünzamt Wien Auction Pinned into the cap band

Pinned into the cap band underneath the eagle is a cockade and wreath

Accompanied by three Ribbon Bars: Bronze Star Medal (35

s Antarctic sojourn occurred during her third commission (1933-35)

In April of 1915

An Early Wound Badge

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, Silver Grade, By Hauptmünzamt Wien Auction Pinned into the cap band(Verwundetenabzeichen in Silber). A Wound Badge constructed of silvered zink, the obverse depicts a Stahlhelm (Steel Helmet) bearing a mobile swastika on top of crossed swords over a pebbled field with a laurel branch wreath, reverse marked 30 for Hauptmnzamt Wien, reverse presents a vertical pinback, measuring 36. 39 mm (w) x 43. 84 mm (h), and in near very fine condition.