An original German WW2 Silver Wound Badge 1st Pattern Legion Condor, die-stamped in tombac with a hollow-back construction and silvered finish. This pattern was awarded to members of the Condor Legion, giving rise to the designation “Condor Wound Badge”.
An original German WW2 Silver Wound Badge 1st Pattern Legion Condor, die-stamped in tombac with a hollow-back construction and silvered finish. This pattern was awarded to members of the Condor Legion, giving rise to the designation “Condor Wound Badge”.
Reverse image of a German WW2 Silver Wound Badge 1st Pattern Legion Condor, die-stamped in tombac with hollow back.

Wound Badge Silver 1st Pattern Legion Condor

An original German WW2 Silver Wound Badge 1st Pattern Legion Condor, die-stamped in tombac with a hollow-back construction and silvered finish. This pattern was awarded to members of the Condor Legion, giving rise to the designation “Condor Wound Badge”. It was produced from remaining First World War-pattern stock, subsequently modified by the addition of a swastika. The unmarked reverse is fitted with a crimped and soldered hinge, a fine round vertical pin and a soldered catch. Free from damage or repairs, the badge remains in mint condition.

 

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Wound Badge

The German Wound Badge (Verwundetenabzeichen) was a German military decoration first introduced by Wilhelm II, on the 3rd March 1918, which was awarded to soldiers of the Imperial German Army who were wounded during WW1.  Between the two world wars, it was awarded to members of the armed forces who fought on the Nationalist side of the Spanish Civil War 1938 – 1939.

During 1939 – 1945 the Wounded Badge was adopted by Wehrmacht, Luftwaffe, and the SS including civilians who received wounds from Allied Bombings or hostile action.

The Wound Badge was awarded in three grades black, silver, and gold.  The black wounded badge 3rd Class was awarded to individuals who were wounded 1 – 2 times, Silver 2nd Class 3 – 4 times, and the Gold Wound Badge 1st Class was sometimes awarded posthumously or for Injuries, or more sustained through hostilities.

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