Silver Wound Badge by 127

German WWII > Awards and Medals > Wound Badges > Silver

Here's a solid example of a Verwundetenabzeichen in silber by Moritz Hausch A.G. of Pforzheim! The silver wound badge was awarded to those who were wounded three or four times by hostile action (including air raids), or frostbitten in the line of duty. It is constructed out of a die struck zinc-alloy base that has been silver washed. The oval shaped obverse depicts an embossed profile of a mobile swastika, above an M35 pattern helmet, which is again above two crossed broad swords. This then all lies on a pebbled field and is surrounded by a laurel leaf and berry wreath which is tied together at the bottom with a bow tie. The full back reverse is maker marked "127" (Moritz Hausch A.G., Pforzheim) and has the appropriate nickel-silver pin, stamped hinge and catch assembly. All of the components are in well-working condition. Reminisce of the silver wash remains intact. The badge measures approximately 1 3/4 inches high by 1 1/2 inches wide. A good piece!