1945 casualty figures to 807 killed and more than 487 wounded
consisting of multiple oak leaves with a pebbled finish
as well as HV cipher and single rank pip
Buckle exhibits light contact marks
the obverse presents a red enamelled cross
Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, Gold Grade, By The Vienna Mint Newly Listed 1945 casualty figures to 807(Verwundetenabzeichen in Gold). Constructed of gilded tombak, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, 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, unmarked but with the physical characteristics of manufacture by the Vienna Mint, measuring 36. 28 mm (w) x 43. 78 mm (h), weighing