German Awards - Wound Badge for 1918 Army and Colonial Troops in Gold - on Screw Washer

The wounded screw disk icon presented here is a variant acquired by the loanee himself in the trade. The insignia of the wounded with screw washers exist in a variety of versions in terms of material, type of screw washers and counterplates. Special forms are in demand by collectors and, accordingly, less often than award pieces for a needle. The badge "For wounding" was awarded on March 3, 1918 by the king and emperor William II. donated. On July 8, 1918, the circle of persons eligible for admission was expanded to colonial troops. 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. After World War I, it was announced in 24.12.1918 that there would be no more Prussian orders. However, the sign "For wounding" was excluded from this. On April 1, 1919, the circle of commissioners was expanded to freikorps involved in restoring order. Further expansions took place in 1939 for the annexed Austria and Memelandia, as well as in 1941 for the annexed eastern territories. 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. Source: J. Nimmergut, Deutsche Orden und Ehrenzeichen before 1945, vol. IV, 2001.

Hollow embossed, highly oval, sign made of gilded iron sheet. At the back is a threaded pin with a central spray and a screw washer.

Front side:

In the
• center on 2 crossed swords is a German steel helmet, front to left.
• The oval is formed from a laurel wreath connected from below, a loop from below.
• The enclosed field is finely combed in the background.

Downside:

• Central soldered threaded pin.
• Screw washer with bracket put on.
• Two-line rises along the edge unilaterally - D. - R. - G. - M. -/- 653146 -
(German
• Empire Reference Number)

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