Naval Wound Badge, in Gold

SKU: 03.GEM.0112.101.01

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  • Naval Wound Badge, in Gold (in bronze) Obverse
  • Naval Wound Badge, in Gold (in bronze) Reverse
  • Naval Wound Badge, in Gold (in bronze) Reverse

Attributes

  • country
    Germany
  • date of institution
    June 24, 1918

History


The Naval Wound Badge was instituted by Emperor Wilhelm II to reward and recognize the sacrifice of German Navy personnel wounded in active service during the First World War.

The Gold Badge was conferred for five or more wounds, as well as to personnel who had lost a limb.

The Silver Badge was conferred for three to four wounds.

The Black Badge was conferred for one to two wounds.

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Versions

  • Price

    $200 USD

  • Composition

    Bronze gilt

  • Inscription

  • Size

    40x47mm

  • Maker

  • Version Remarks

    This version is made of bronze gilt.

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  • Price

    $325 USD

  • Composition

    Iron gilt

  • Inscription

  • Size

    41x46mm

  • Maker

  • Version Remarks

    This version is made of iron gilt.

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  • Price

    $675 USD

  • Composition

    Bronze gilt

  • Inscription

  • Size

    41x47mm

  • Maker

  • Version Remarks

    This version features a solid rathern than a hollow reverse.

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  • Price

    $200 USD

  • Composition

    Bronze gilt

  • Inscription

  • Size

    42x47mm

  • Maker

  • Version Remarks

    This version is cut-out.

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