German Awards - 1918 Navy Wound Badge in Black

This badge was established in recognition of servicemen who were injured in hostilities by the enemy or who became incapacitated as a result of injury. The badge was also adopted by the Bavarian king Ludwig III for the Bavarian army.
The wound sign was awarded in 3 stages. For 1-2 times, wounds were issued in black. Soldiers who were wounded 3 and 4 times received a badge in silver (also matte white). For 5 times and multiple wounds, the sign was awarded in gold.
From January 30, 1936, higher degrees could be awarded with less frequent injuries, if this was justified by the severity of the injury or even injury.
The badge could also be worn on civilian clothing. In the trade of that time, silver versions were distributed in the form of a miniature or screw disk .

Hollow embossed oval badge made of black iron sheet or non-ferrous metal. At the back is a vertical pin.

Front side:

• Edge is formed by anchor chain.
In
• a surrounded coarse-grain field anchor.
• Above this 2 are crossed swords.

Downside:

• Hollow embossed, vertical pin with clasp.

Front: 1918 Navy Badge For Wounding in Black

Reverse: 1918 Navy insignia in black

Established:

June 24, 1918 King and Emperor William II.

Awarded:

1918 – 1936

Data:

• Material: iron sheet/coloured metal sheet blackened
• Size: 45 x 39mm
• Weight: about 13g in iron, about 8g in non-ferrous metal

estimated collector price:

90 - 100 € blackened in iron
110 - 130 € in non-ferrous metal

OEK Number:

3296