Pair* German Imperial ‘Black & Silver’ Wound Badges. N 154. Pair* German Imperial ‘Black & Silver’ Wound Badges. N 154. Antique & Militaria

The Black wound badge comprises of laurel leaves that have a bow at the base with seven bunches of three leaves on either side, with two laurel berries at each joint. The only difference is the colour of each grade. The steel body of the black award is painted with black enamel paint. The badge measures 42mm by 39mm. Crossed swords are super imposed on to the central pebbled field. A German steel helmet is superimposed over the swords. The reverse shows the negative of the obverse. It has a hinge and hook. The awards were worn on the left side of the tunic or jacket. The badge was awarded for wounds or frostbite. This black one was awarded for one or two wounds. This example is showing age related signs of wear to the front of the badge. The pin, hinge and hook are in good order. The silver class and gold class badges are solid. The silver badge was given for 3 to 5 wounds. The pin, hinge and hook are in good order. See page 38 of Aislbys Combat Medals of the Third Reich for reference. The price for the pair includes UK delivery. N 154.