German Gold Army Wound Badge 1st Class

This is a fine German Gold Army Wound Badge 1st Class

The German Army Wound Badge was instituted in 1918 during World War I, and it was awarded to soldiers who were wounded in combat. There were three classes or grades of the badge, each indicating the severity of the wound or number of wounds received.

The first class or gold badge was awarded to soldiers who were wounded five or more times, suffered a severe injury, or lost a limb or eye. The second class or silver badge was awarded to soldiers who were wounded three or four times. The third class or black badge was awarded to soldiers who were wounded one or two times.

The design of the Army Wound Badge featured a helmet and crossed swords in the center, surrounded by an oak leaf wreath. The first and second classes had the helmet and swords in gold or silver, respectively, while the third class had them in black.

The Army Wound Badge was also issued during World War II, and it was still awarded in the same three classes. The criteria for awarding the badges were similar, although the requirements for the gold and silver badges were more stringent than in World War I.

The German Army Wound Badge was an important recognition of soldiers who had been injured in combat, and it was highly regarded by both the military and the soldiers who received it. Today, the badges are highly collectible and sought after by military medal and decoration enthusiasts.

This Army Wound Badge would make a valuable addition to any military medal or decoration collection.

The Army wound Badge is a great gift for someone just starting their collection.  It is affordable and a must to every collection.  

This is a consignment item.