Description: Original Imperial German World War I black wound badge. This example being made of hollow, die cast brass. All W.W. I wound badges display the German helmet sitting upon crossed swords. Surmounted by an M1915 steel helmet, the entire badge being circumvented by a laurel leaf wreath.World War I Imperial German wound badges for the Imperial Navy were of a totally different design, yet made the same. The Naval wound badge was an Anchor, as the central motif, sitting upon crossed swords, with a heavy linked style chain encircling the badge. These were also issued in black, silver, or gold.

History: The German wound badge was first introduced in World War I and was designed by Kaiser Wilhelm II. They came in three grades: III class in black, II class in silver, and I class in gold. Each representing the number of times one was wounded or maimed.

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Dimensions: Weight (Pounds & Ounces) = 0.25 | Height(in) = 2.5 | Width(in) = 2.25 | Depth(in) = 0.5

Size of Artwork(in): 1.25 x .50 x .25"

Artist Name: N/A

Medium: Brass

Circa: 1918/19

Good condition with some paint loss to the high points from wear and age.