GERMAN THIRD REICH
"Verwundeten Abzeichen Schwarz"
Wound Badge in Black
The "Verwundetenabzeichen" or Wound Badge was instituted on 1 September 1939. Essentially it was
the reissue of a similar badge awarded in WW I. It was issued in 3 classes, these being Black, Silver &
Gold. Suffering 1 or 2 wounds entitled a soldier for the Black Class. Three or four wounds, or loss of a
hand, foot, eye or hearing regardless of number of wounds, entitled a soldier to the Silver Class, and
five wounds or more (or fewer, resulting in total disability, permanent blindness, or "loss of manhood")
qualified a soldier for the Gold Class. Preview this link
Verwundetenabzeichen  for additional
background information on this award. This particular badge is in fantastic condition!
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$78.00 USD
Guarenteed unconditionally to be original and an authentic collectable or your
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