Germany. A Wound Badge, Gold Grade, By The Official Vienna State Mint Hold named in pencil to "12947

named in pencil to "12947 CQMS H

maker marked "M F H" (unknown) on the ring

Class in silver gilt and enamels

Howell with the 2nd Battalion

Germany. A Wound Badge, Gold Grade, By The Official Vienna State Mint Hold named in pencil to "12947(Verwundetenabzeichen in Gold). Constructed of oval shaped gilded 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 tapered pinback, with a barrel hinge and a round wire catch; marked 30 for the Official Vienna State Mint; measuring 36. 32 mm (w) x 43. 83 mm (h);