Description
GERMANY – ARMY WOUND BADGE – BLACK
The Army Wound Badge was first authorized in March 1918. The Army Wound Badge was awarded in three classes. The third class was the Black Wound Badge, next was the Silver, second class, and the First Class award being Gold.
The issue pieces were a solid stamped design. They feature an raised stalhelm, in the center, with crossed swords.
This Army Wound Badge an issue example.
There is some scuffing to the high points of the stalhelm which is very common, but overall good condition.
This is a consignment item.