WWI Imperial German Black Wound Badge in Painted Steel

 This is an Imperial German Army black wound badge in painted steel, which is equivalent to a Purple Heart. The black version was awarded to enlistees who were injured up to twice or who suffered frostbite while serving. The badge shows a helmet with two crossed swords behind it. It is in painted brass and is of World War I period manufacture. Its original 7 Pfennig (cent) price is written on reverse.

Circa WWI.

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

Painted steel.

Vertical T-style pin with C catch.

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This is from a WWI Imperial Germany wound badge collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. PCJV20 LGEX03/13/21 SJJXGIFT03/24

8 (Excellent): The badge shows minor wear.

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