H039795 CASED GOLD WOUND BADGE, 1939. (Verwundeten Abzeichen, Gold mit Etui)

BACKGROUND: The wound badge was originally established on March 3RD 1918 by King Wilhelm II to recognise the sacrifice of those wounded during WWI. The badge was instituted in three classes, of black, silver and gold with the class bestowed reflecting the number or severity of the wounds received. With the outbreak of WWII, on September 1ST 1939, Hitler reinstituted a slightly modified version of the badge. The badge was awarded to both military and uniformed non military personnel and later to civilian personnel who received wounds as a result of enemy actions. The Gold badge was the highest of the three classes and was awarded for five or more wounds, or if the individual was totally disabled. It was also awarded posthumously if the individual was killed in battle.

PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: 1939 pattern, die struck, tombak/alloy construction, solid backed badge with a gilt wash. The badge is in the form of an embossed, vertically oval, laurel leaf wreath encompassing an embossed profile of a M35 pattern helmet with a high relief, canted, swastika to the center, superimposed over crossed swords on a pebbled base field. Complete with original hinge, pin and catch assembly. Badge comes housed in its original 70mm square, 20mm thick LDO cardboard issue case with simulated grained black leather cover. Case has a hinged top lid and push button lock which both function perfectly. Interior bottom of case is lined in tan velvet with a cut out slot to receive the awards hinge, pin and catch assembly. Also included is the miniature lapel badge. Nice early example.

GRADE ****1/4                             PRICE $595.00

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