WW2 German Black Wound Badge Maker Steinhauer and Luck MINT

The WW2 German Black Wound Badge, produced by Steinhauer and Lück, is a military award issued during the Second World War to recognize soldiers wounded in combat. Instituted in 1939, the Black Wound Badge was awarded for one or two wounds sustained through hostile action and was the entry grade in the wound badge series. This example is manufactured by Steinhauer and Lück, a well-known German maker of military decorations during the period. The badge is constructed from stamped metal with a blackened finish, featuring the central motif of a steel helmet above crossed swords, surrounded by an oval oak leaf wreath. The reverse typically displays the maker’s mark, and the attachment is by a pin and catch system. This piece is preserved in mint condition, retaining its original finish and structural integrity. The badge provides a representative artifact of German military recognition practices during World War II.