{"product_id":"original-imperial-german-wwi-hollow-back-black-wound-badge-verwundetenabzeichen-in-black","title":"Original Imperial German WWI Hollow Back Black Wound Badge - Verwundetenabzeichen in Black","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice Imperial German black wound badge (Verwundetenabzeichen in Black), constructed out of a stamped steel magnetic base painted black. The oval badge depicts an embossed profile of an M16 \"Stahlhelm\" pattern helmet, which is above two crossed broad swords. This then lies on a pebbled field and is surrounded by a laurel leaf and berry wreath which is tied together at the bottom with a bow tie.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe badge is of the \"hollow back\" type, made of steel. The pin, hinge and catch are all intact and in well-working condition. The paint on this example is quite good, with more than 90% of the front intact. The badge measures 1.75 inches high by 1.5 inches wide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA very nice example, ready to add to your collection!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe German Wound Badge (Verwundetenabzeichen) was instituted by Kaiser Wilhelm II on 3 March 1918 during the First World War to recognize those wounded in the conflict. It was designed using a World War One style Imperial German Stahlhelm helmet as the main motif. The helmet was set on top two crossed swords against a pebbled background and surrounded by a laurel leaves wreath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Wound Badge Awards came in three different types of grades representing the amount , or severity, of wounds received. The first grade, the Black Wound Badge was awarded for 1 to 2 wounds received in combat. The Silver Grade was awarded for 3 to 4 wounds, and finally the Gold Grade for 5 or more wounds, total disability, or death.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe badge was later updated during the 1930s to feature the NSDAP swas, so this is definitely a WWI version.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42097724063813,"sku":"ON5444","price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ON5444__01.jpg?v=1731725914","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-imperial-german-wwi-hollow-back-black-wound-badge-verwundetenabzeichen-in-black","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}