Original WWII German 1939 Silver Wound Badge With Maker Mark 26 Awarded For Wounds In Combat Certified
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Original 1939 pattern, die struck, alloy construction, solid backed badge with a silver wash. The silver badge is higher award than the black. The badge was instituted in three classes, of black, silver and gold with the class bestowed reflecting the number or severity of the wounds received. The badge is in the form of an embossed, vertically oval, laurel leaf wreath encompassing an embossed profile of a M35 pattern helmet with a high relief, canted, swastika to the center, superimposed over crossed swords on a pebbled base field. Complete pin and catch assembly. Maker marked Number 26.ย Brought home by a U.S. Veteran as a war trophy. ย Some wear and toning from use withย storage wear and loss to the silver wash.ย An honest untouched U.S. Veteran bring back German medal. 100% guaranteed to be authentic. Gettysburg Museum Of History Certified (COA) provided. Please see our other versions of wound badges on our web site.ย NICE BUT USED BADGE! Nicely Maker Marked