Adolf Hitler, as Führer and Reich Chancellor, instituted a new wound sign on September 1, 1939. 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 pool of eligible individuals expanded and adjusted several times during the war. So, since 1940, workers on the Western Wall, the Imperial Labor Service, the Todt Organization or the Emergency Technical Assistance Service for injuries were also awarded. From 26 September 1941, foreign volunteers could also be considered in the Wehrmacht. In 1942, frostbite was counted as a wound. Shown here is 1. The uniform also features an M 16 steel helmet and a wider laurel wreath. All classes were knocked out hollow or hollow. The wound sign was awarded in 3 stages. The requirements for awarding remained the same, but were supplemented by numerous additional provisions during the war. For 1-2 times, wounds were issued in black. Soldiers who were wounded 3 and 4 times received a sign in silver. For 5 times and multiple wounds, the sign was awarded in gold. In 1940, the 2nd form of the wound sign was introduced, with a steel helmet M 35 and a modified laurel wreath. The design is by sculptor Eduard Hanisch-Consy, head of medal art at the École Supérieure des Beaux-Arts in Berlin. Silver and gold classes were now mass-produced from tombac. The black sign "For Wound" was further made hollow of iron. The transition to zinc occurred around the end of 1943.
Hollow embossed oval badge in blackened brass or bronze. At the back is a vertical pin.
Front side:
Downside:
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Obverse: Sign for the 1939 wound in black (1st form)
Reverse: Sign for the wound of 1939 in black (1st form)
Awards of World War II