G008881 KAISERLISCHE MARINE BLACK WOUND BADGE, 1918. (Verwundeten-Abzeichen in Silber)

BACKGROUND: Established on June 24th, 1918, but made retroactive to the beginning of the war. The badge was instituted in three classes with the class bestowed reflecting the number or severity of the wounds received. The classes consisted of a black badge for one or two wounds, a silver badge for three or four wounds and a gold badge for five or more wounds or loss of a limb or sight.

PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: Die struck, alloy award, with a black wash, is in the form of a vertical oval, 46mm tall, ringed by a chain, within which, against a pebbled field, are crossed swords superimposed over an anchor. To its hollow-backed reverse is soldered a hinged, vertical pin and catch assembly. Unmarked. Overall excellent condition. Scarce.

GRADE ****1/2                             PRICE $199.00

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