Auction 7
Third Reich Militaria, WWI, WWII, Autographs
By Valkyrie Historical Auctions
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Sep 5, 2021
PO Box 13020 Des Moines, IA 50310, United States
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LOT 63:
The Wound Badge (Verwundetenabzeichen in German) 1918
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Sold for: $60
Start price:
$
50
Estimated price :
$80 - $100
Buyer's Premium: 25%
sales tax: 7.8%
On the full lot's price and commission
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The Wound Badge (Verwundetenabzeichen in German) 1918
The Wound Badge (or Verwundetenabzeichen in German) is a military decoration initially awarded to wounded or frostbitten soldiers of the Imperial German Army during World War I and first promulgated by Wilhelm II, German Emperor on 3 March 1918.The badge had three classes: Black (3rd class, representing Iron), awarded for those wounded once or twice by hostile action; Silver (2nd class) for being wounded three or four times; and Gold (1st class, could be awarded posthumously) for five or more times wounded. When a severe wound occurred, such as loss of a limb or eyesight, the silver badge was awarded.
