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World War I German Wound Badge (Black) - Lot 768C

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World War I German Wound Badge (Black)

Measures: 43mm Long

Badge is marked D.R.G.M. on the back at the bottom

Imperial Wound Badge
The history of the German wound badge dates back to World War I. Kaiser Wilhelm II established the first German Military Wound badge (Verwundetenzbzeichen) on March 3rd, 1918, with a the declaration stating that it would be presented in 3 grades. It was to awarded in black for one to two wounds, in silver for three to four wounds, and in gold for five wounds or more.
In cases of severe wounds the higher class was presented.
The Imperial Wound badge was to provide the basis for ones issued during World War II.
It was an oval badge with laurels surrounding the edges and a ribbon at the base. In the center of the badge is an Imperial helmet, with a pair of swords behind it.
The background of the center is pebbled, though in one variation the background of the badge is hollowed.

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