the Viennese Court girded itself for the ball season
the other four medals with replacement ribbons
162 mm x 218 mm)
number impressed "19375" on the reverse
(Verdienst-Ehrenzeichen für Rettung aus Gefahr am Band)
Germany, Imperial. A Wound Badge, Gold Grade Newly Listed the Viennese Court girded itself(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.