A Mint Cased Second War German Gold Grade Wound Badge By The Official Vienna Mint Hold number 981)

number 981)

4th Award - Silver gilt and enamels

but notwithstanding that he was now severely wounded in both legs and his left arm shattered

Bavaria: Reserve Infantry Long Service Medal

As that medal only shows the earliest rank attained

A Mint Cased Second War German Gold Grade Wound Badge By The Official Vienna Mint Hold number 981)A second war German Verwundetenabzeichen; oval shaped gilt tombac; the obverse pebbled with a Stahlhelm in the centre featuring a large mobile swastika on its side superimposed on crossed swords within a wreath of laurel leaves with a tied bow at the bottom; the reverse plain with a vertical needle style pin and a functional hinge catch assembly; an unmarked example by the Official Vienna Mint; measuring 36. 29 mm x 43. 80 mm; weighing 34. 9 grams.