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History

Wound Badge in silver for the army in 1939 (2.Form)

Adolf Hitler as Fuehrer and Reich Chancellor donated by regulation, the new Purple Heart on September 1, 1939th This was the Wound Badge of the 1st World War the same except for the swastika on the helmet. In the early years of the badge was made ​​hollow as before (figure) until the year 1940, the badge for the silver and gold made ​​a massive class.
The requirements for the award remain the same, but were supplemented by numerous additional provisions during the war.
This medal was instituted in recognition of soldiers who were wounded in combat by the enemy or by the injury have become unfit for service.
The Purple Heart is awarded in three stages. For 1 to 2 combat wounds, it was printed in black. Soldiers have been wounded three times and 4 received the badge in silver (also matte white). For 5 times and multiple injuries, the badge was awarded in gold.

Heavily embossed, oval badge of silver-plated zinc. Behind a vertical pin. Dance is the manufacturer.

front:

     Centered on two crossed swords of the German steel helmet, front left
     Centered on the steel helmet, the head asked the swastika.
     The oval is formed by a lower bound laurel wreath, below a loop.
     The space between the rim, steel helmets and swords is granulated.

back:

     Smooth and silver. Back stamped