Germany. A Wound Badge, Gold Grade, By The Official Vienna State Mint certificate_of_authenticity The Artillery officer shoulder boards

The Artillery officer shoulder boards are matching with a insignias signifying the 22nd Artillerie-Regiment

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Hautot-Sur-Mer

5mm(w) x 70mm(h)

“B” Squadron at Brandon

Germany. A Wound Badge, Gold Grade, By The Official Vienna State Mint certificate_of_authenticity The Artillery officer shoulder boards(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);