Gold Wound Badge by 30

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Verwundetenabzeichen in Gold by 30 - Hauptmünzamt of Wien. Instituted September 1, 1939, the Gold Wound Badge was awarded for five or more times wounded, loss of limbs, total blindness, “loss of manhood”, or severe brain damage via hostile action. It is constructed out of a die struck zinc base that has been gold gilded. The oval shaped obverse depicts an embossed profile of a mobile swastika, above an M35 pattern helmet, which is above two crossed broad swords. This then lies on a pebbled field and is surrounded by a laurel leaf and berry wreath which is tied together at the bottom with a bow tie. The fullback reverse is maker marked “30”. It also features a stamped hinge and catch with a steel round wire pin. All components remain well-working condition. The badge measures 1 3/4 inches high by 1 1/2 inches wide. The gold has been completely absorbed by the zinc with the exception of the steel components. Here is a: Silver Wound Badge by 30 to compare.