within an oval laurel and oak leaf wreath
162 mm x 218 mm)
the Viennese Court girded itself for the ball season
(Verdienst-Ehrenzeichen für Rettung aus Gefahr am Band)
black typewriter face copy
Germany, Imperial. A Wound Badge, Gold Grade Newly Listed within an oval laurel and(Verwundetenabzeichen in Gold). Constructed of gilded magnetic metal, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, with a central Stahlhelm, on top of crossed swords on a pebbled field, the reverse with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, unmarked, measuring 36. 57 mm (w) x 42. 27 mm (h), weighing 6. 0 grams, some loss of gilt finish evident, in overall very fine condition.