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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.