This is a WWII German wound badge. Black class. High quality construction. Of oval shape. Wreaths surround the perimeter of the badge, only interrupted by a bow placed in the bottom portion. The main body has very nice pebbling. The silhoutte of a German helmet (M-35 or M-40) is placed in the center of the badge. Two swords cross the helmet from the back.

The rear portion of the badge is hollowed. A vertical pin is used to secure the award to the loops of the tunic of the recipient. Some black wound badges are marked but others are not.

1. Black - Issued for 1 to 2 wounds
2. Silver - Issued for 3 to 4 wounds
3. Gold - Issued for 5 or more wounds

The wound badge featured here shows normal wear. Most of the original paint is present. The pin is attached properly. The back shows minor surface rust.

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COLLECTING BLACK WOUND BADGES
Collecting Third Reich memorabilia is a field that has been growing since the days the GI's rummaged around Europe bringing back military souvenirs. German soldiers wore many of their awards on their uniforms when they went to battle. Once the soldier was killed or captured, the American soldiers would take the awards as war trophies. Eventually all these pieces came back to the United States where military history enthusiasts began to collect them.

"I am trying to figure out if I should get into collecting Black wound badges." Determining which military badges to collect can be a challenging decision. The combination of availabiilty and cost will often set the pace of what can be collected. The adjacent table outlines some of the advantages and disadvantages of collecting the Black wound badge.

This award is currently being reproduced. It is becoming more difficult to be able to tell the fake ones from the real ones because the quality of the reproductions is improving. The collector must become familiarized with the construction style and materials employed in the manufacturing of this badge. Attention to the details is critical in order to be able to determine the authenticity of the badge.