Item description
Verwundetenabzeichen in Mattgelb (Gold) – Gold Wound Badge
Reference: OEK 3291/1
First World War type, instututed on 3.3.1918 by Emperor Wilhelm II. Wound Badge in Gold (mattgelb) was awarded for five or more wounds. Awarded 1918-1936.
Cut out manufacturing (in German: durchbrochen), seldom offered in Gold grade. Version with flate wide pin, possibly form the late awarding perdiod (1930s).
Gilded bronze, gilt on face almost gone, but on the back excellent presereved. Pinset complete and working.
