Germany, Wehrmacht. A Gold Grade Wound Badge, by the Vienna Mint Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic greening evident on the hammer

greening evident on the hammer and sickle insignia)

Accompanied by research regarding Montgomery’s service

The cap is unmarked and measures approximately 248 mm (w) x 258 mm (l) x 170 mm (h)

5 cm in total length with a silver blade measuring at 88 cm wide

Footnote: This medal is associated with the enthronement of Archduke Eugen and handed out to members of the Order of German Knights

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Gold Grade Wound Badge, by the Vienna Mint Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic greening evident on the hammer(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 raised Stahlhelm overlaid by a mobile swastika, on top of crossed swords on a pebbled field, the reverse with a clip hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, unmarked but demonstrating the characteristics of manufacture the Vienna Mint, measuring 36. 29 mm (w) x 43. 78