Wound Badge, in Gold (in bronze, cut-out)

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SKU: 03.GEM.0111.101.01.004

Estimated market value:

$90 USD

  • Wound Badge, in Gold (in bronze, cut-out) Obverse
  • Wound Badge, in Gold (in bronze, cut-out) Reverse
  • Wound Badge, in Gold (in bronze, cut-out) Reverse

Estimated market value:

$90 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Germany
  • Composition
    Bronze gilt
  • Size
    40x44mm
  • Version Remarks
    This version is made of bronze and is cut-out.

Physical Description and Item Details


Constructed of gilded bronze, 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, the reverse with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, with an illegible handwritten inscription, measuring 39.76 mm (w) x 44.35 mm (h), weighing 7.0 grams, in extremely fine condition.

History


The Wound Badge was instituted by King Wilhelm II to recognize and reward the sacrifice of German Military 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 or fours wounds.

The Black Badge was conferred for one or two wounds.

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