SUBJECT:
This is a World War I German Army Silver Wound Badge, which is equivalent to a Purple Heart. The silver version was awarded to enlistees wounded either three or four times during enemy interaction or who had suffered various other traumas such as the loss of a hand or foot, partial deafness or brain damage. The badge shows a helmet with two crossed swords behind it.
VINTAGE:
Circa World War I.
SIZE:
Approximately 1-5/8” in height and 1-7/16" in width.
CONSTRUCTION/MATERIALS:
Plated brass.
ATTACHMENT:
Vertical T-style kick pin with C catch.
MARKINGS:
None.
ITEM NOTES:
This is from an Imperial Germany collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VBEX11 LAAEX5/11
CONDITION:
7 (Very Fine): The badge has some small areas of medium wear and tarnish.
GUARANTEE:
As with all my items, this piece is guaranteed original.
