Lovely WWI Imperial German Gold Grade Wound Badge Cut Out Type

This is a Lovely World War I Imperial German Gold Grade Wound Badge Cut Out Type 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.

Circa WWI.

Approximately 1-3/4" in height and 1-1/2" in width.

Plated brass.

Vertical T-style kick pin with C catch.

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 This is from an Imperial Germany collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. MAAJM20 LBFEX03/13/21 SBJJX03/22

8 (Very Fine - Excellent): The badge has some small areas of light to medium wear.

As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.