WW2 German Black Wound Badge 3

The WW2 German Black Wound Badge was a military decoration awarded by Nazi Germany to soldiers of the Wehrmacht, Waffen-SS, and auxiliary forces during the Second World War. Instituted on March 3, 1918, and reauthorized in 1939 for World War II, the badge recognized soldiers who were wounded or traumatized in combat. The black class specifically signifies that the recipient sustained one or two wounds as a result of hostile action. The badge consists of a pressed metal or zinc oval featuring a Stahlhelm (German steel helmet) superimposed on crossed swords. The background shows a pebbled texture, and the entire badge is finished in a matte black color. It measures approximately 44mm x 36mm and was generally worn on the left breast pocket of the uniform. The reverse side typically displays a pin and catch for attachment. The award serves as a representative piece of military history from WWII-era Germany.