Since 1975 the regalia specialist has specialized in supplying top quality replica and original military awards and insignia to museums, collectors and the movie industry. Many group members have mentioned collections of world war ii books that made a huge difference for them. Always popular and heavily faked including some good fakes. Infanterie sturmabzeichen is a german nazi war badge awarded to waffenss and wehrmacht heer soldiers from the second world war. The award is of magnetic steel and retains approximately 85% of.
To start the new database off i thought i would start with a popular badge the good old wound badge. Hitler presented all the survivors with the especial wound badge and a unique document in a ceremony on september 2nd, 1944. German third reich black class world war two wound badges. Cs1507 a black wound badge, made in the style of the no. World war one created thousands of casualties from physical wounds, illness, and emotional trauma. They are far surpassed by prior and other books available.
The badge has the hinge and hook fixings that you would expect to find from this maker. Three piece construction with an iron magnetic center. Between the world wars, it was awarded to members of the german armed forces who fought on the nationalist side of the spanish civil war, 193839, and received combat related wounds. It was awarded in three grades depending on the number andor type of injuries in wartime. War badges of the wehrmacht world war ii german army page of the german world war ii medals, awards and decorations. Between the world wars, it was awarded to members of the german armed forces who fought on the nationalist side of the spanish civil war, 19381939 and received. The badge shows wear and tear, but nothing too bad. Awarded for gallantry in combat action during the 1870 1871 franco prussian war.
Issued during world war i and subsequently instituted on 1 september 1939, author rolf michaelis has written a concise and excellent primer of this combat insignia. World war one german second class silver wound badge. The front shows a kings crow on the upper arm with a w in the center. Original ww1 era german military black wound badge. The first ever wound badge in german history was presented during world war i 1939 wound badges world war ii wound badges were presented in black, silver and gold july 1944 wound badge wound badge presented for the 20th of july assassination attempt on hitler wound badge index service awards index wehrmachtawards index.
World war one german second class black wound badge. German army ww2 1957 issue german wound badge in gold. World war 1 german combat ystraps for mounted troops koppeltragegestell fur berittene, maker marked by the sattlerinnung from hannover and dated 1915. Fake black wounds badges third reich medals and badges. Not much real information other than the regulations and orders establishing the awarding policies for the wound badge during the two world wars.
Wwii german kriegsmarine destroyer war badge militaryrelics. Ww1 german hollow back black wound badge no makers mark. This is the steel variety and it is marked 129 ek, a scarce maker to acquire. Comprehensive comparison of the variations of the german. The badge comprises of a laurel leave wreath with seven bunches of three leaves with two laurel ber. An original world war one german wound badge black class. This prompted hitler to reinstitute an award dating back to wwi, the wound badge. An original wwii german wound badge in black verwundetenabzeichen in schwarz, constructed of stamped brass which is of the standard early design, it is an unmarked example and of an unknown manufacturer, well worn with nice even wear, early war type. British soldiers have not been awarded wound stripes for any conflict after world war two. Its showing a very dark agepatina but is in my opinion a silver grade example. The history bunker ltd 263a whitehall road leeds ls12 6er. Make offer original wwi german wound badge in silver. The badge is worn below all other awards on the left of the chest. It was awarded to members in the reichswehr, the wehrmacht, ss and the auxiliary service organizations during.
No makers marks you will receive the item photographed above. Albert goodwin collection 126 a gentlemans collection. Very rare wwi german wound badge in gold world war one. In this video, we will be looking at a german wound badge 3rd class. A yellow cloth version was introduced for use with battle dress. That badge was a vertical oval wreath of laurel leaves. The first world war created thousands of casualties. The world war ii set is one of the longest sets by timelife 39 books and it remains one of the most popular. This book is one of a series of translations from german books published by schiffer. Ww1 imperial german wound black badge 1 ww1 imperial. We deal in reproduction military and civilian clothing from the napoleonic and victorian periods as well as world war 1 and world war 2. Between the world wars, it was awarded to members of the german armed forces who fought on the nationalist side of the spanish civil war, 193839, and received. The badge has some tarnishing to it, please take a look at the photographs. The verwundetenabzeichen, in black, was a warded for receiving one to two wounds from hostile action, it was also awarded for frostbite.
The badge was reintroduced in 1944 for the second world war 19391945 and was discontinued after 1946. The badge is in fairly good condition for age some wear to the paint, please take a look at the photographs. We have provided descriptions to the best of our knowledge and research. The nonmagnetic badge is complete with its functional pin and catch. This badge would have been awarded for two wounds, and some estimate. Ww1 wound badge in black world war 1 ww1 wound badge in black verwundeten abzeichen in schwarz 1918.
German wwii reproduction fine details correct hinge, pin and catch black wound badge 3rd class wounded 1 or 2 times silver wound badge 2nd class wounded 3 or 4 times gold wound badge 1st class wounded 5 or more times. Reproduction ww2 german wound badge the history bunker. In general though, the wound badge was looked upon highly, as it was a sign that one suffered for his country, especially so in the case of the silver and gold versions of the badge. Wwii german nazi tank destruction badge militaryrelics. Make offer world war 1 german pilot badge red baron. Ww1 wound black imperial 1 badge german ww1 imperial german. Ww2 wwii german wound badge medal in silver 1957 vet legion award wldo box. Wound badge third reich army badges germany europe.
The badge is in the form of an embossed oval shaped laurel leaf wreath, featuring an embossed m35 pattern helmet with a swastika in the center, over crossed swords. The silver wound badge was awarded to those who were wounded three or four times by hostile action including air raids, or frostbitten in the line of duty. Schiffer publishing german wound badges in world war ii first established by kaiser wilhelm ii in 1918, the badge for wounded soldiers was reestablished by the wehrmacht during the spanish civil war, and then later at the beginning of the second world war. The ystraps have most likely been reissued during the reichswehrwehrmacht period. The magnetic steel badge is complete with its functional pin and catch. Wwii german wound badge in blacksold ward militaria. Germany 19331945 47 the notable figures auction series the estate of ssobergruppenfuhrer arthur. Wwii german wound badge black original trade in military. 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. Get the best deals on original ww i german badges when you shop the largest online selection at. Towards the end of the spanish civil war, several german soldiers were wounded prompted.
The badge, sometimes known as the discharge badge, the wound badge or services rendered badge, was first issued in september 1916, along with an official certificate of entitlement. The year was 1939, the design of the badge was very similar to that employed during the great war, the main difference being that the new badge sported a raised swastika on. Check out the deal on wwi german army wound badge in silver at flying tiger antiques online store. Please view all photos and email any questions prior to bidding, as all sales are final. Comprehensive comparison of the variations of the german wound badge 1914 through 1957. All items in this sale came out of a single estate collection. Bianchi imperial wound badge the history of the german wound badge dates back to world war i. Wwii german spange clasp to the iron cross, 2nd class militaryrelics. The wound badge was a german military decoration first promulgated by wilhelm ii, german emperor on 3 march 1918, which was awarded to soldiers of the german army that were wounded during world war i. The silver war badge was issued in the united kingdom and the british empire to service personnel who had been honourably discharged due to wounds or sickness from military service in world war i. Verwundetenabzeichen was a german military decoration first promulgated by wilhelm ii, german emperor on 3 march 1918, which was awarded to soldiers of the german army that were wounded during world war i. Previous awards during world war one were designated by a single red cloth stripe. Kaiser wilhelm ii established the first german military wound badge verwundetenzbzeichen on march 3rd, 1918, with a the declaration stating that it. Dr julie anderson reflects on the subsequent impact on the role of doctors and nurses, and the medical treatment, organisation and new technologies that they employed.
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