DiD Oberfeldwebel Steiner / German Wound Badge in Gold metal in scale 1 / 6

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Wound Badge for the Army in 1939 in gold


Adolf Hitler as Führer and Chancellor by the new regulation Verwundetenabzeichen founded 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, the badge as previously made ​​hollow only in 1940 was the badge for the class made ​​of solid silver and gold.
The criteria for remaining 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 become incapacitated by the injury are.
The Wound Badge was awarded in 3 stages. For 1 to 2 combat wounds it was spent in black. Soldiers were wounded 3 and 4 times received the badge in silver (also matte white). For 5 times and multiple wounds the badge was awarded in gold.

Hollow embossed, gilt oval badge (also matte gold) sheet iron or non-ferrous metals. Behind a vertical pin.

front:

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

Shaped hollow, vertical pin with closure. They are known as flat and round needles.
Front: Wound Badge for the Army in 1939 in gold (1.Form)
Back: Wound Badge for the Army in 1939 in gold (1.Form)
donated:
September 1, 1939 by Adolf Hitler
awarded:
1939 - 1941
data:
Material: Tombak gilt
Size: 44 mm x 38 mm
Weight: 6.5 g
 

 

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