A WW2 German Gold Wound Badge by Schauerte & Höhfeld, marked L/54, encased in a presentation case, constructed in gilded tombac.
An early to mid-war WW2 German Gold Wound Badge by Schauerte & Höhfeld, marked L/54, constructed in tombac.
An early to mid-war WW2 German Gold Wound Badge by Schauerte & Höhfeld, marked L/54, constructed in tombac.
Reverse image of a mid-war WW2 German Gold Wound Badge marked L/54 for Schauerte & Höhfeld, constructed in tombac.
Reverse image of a mid-war WW2 German Gold Wound Badge marked L/54 for Schauerte & Höhfeld, constructed in tombac.
Image of a burgeundy presentaion box for Gold Wound Badge.

Gold Wound Badge By Schauerte & Höhfeld Marked L/54 With Presentation Box

An early to mid-war WW2 German Gold Wound Badge by Schauerte & Höhfeld, marked L/54, comes encased in a presentation case (Deutsches Verwundetenabzeichen Gold), constructed in gilded tombac. The reverse of the badge is marked L/54, indicating its manufacturer, Schauerte & Höhfeld of Lüdenscheid. It features a crimped hinge, a vertical pin, and a soldered wire catch, all indicative of authentic and meticulous craftsmanship. This decoration includes the original cardboard presentation box, which is covered in a burgundy leatherette material. The interior of the lid is lined with silk rayon material, adding an elegant touch, while the base in which the wound badge rests is lined with burgundy felt. This uncommon variant wound badge with slight oxidisation on the laurel wreath otherwise in good condition.

 

 

 

 

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Gold Wound Badge

The German Wound Badge (Verwundetenabzeichen)1939 was a military decoration that was first instituted on the 3rd March 1918 during World War I. Between the world wars, the Wound Badge was awarded to members of the German armed forces who fought during the Spanish Civil War, 1938-39 that received combat-related injuries.  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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