WWII German black wound badge issued to a WW I veteran
Extent and Medium
overall: Height: 1.750 inches (4.445 cm) | Width: 1.500 inches (3.81 cm) | Depth: 0.250 inches (0.635 cm)
Archival History
The medal was donated to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in 1998 by Marcia Colish.
Acquisition
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Collection, Gift of Marcia Colish. In Memory of Daisy Kartch Colish.
Scope and Content
Wound badge issued to soldiers who received one to two wounds.
Conditions Governing Access
No restrictions on access
Conditions Governing Reproduction
No restrictions on use
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Oval metal, black, raised image of helmet bearing swastika imposed upon two crossed swords, laurel surrounding edge. Hollow back with a needle pin.
Genre
- Object
- Military Insignia
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