Wound Badge, in Gold (in bronze, cut-out)
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SKU: 03.GEM.0111.101.01.004
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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.
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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