SPANISH CIVIL WAR GERMAN CONDOR LEGION WOUND BADGE BLACK

This is a reproduction German Condor Legion, Spanish War, 3rd class black wound badge.  A commonly issued badge for those wounded one or two times by hostile action or frostbitten in the line of duty.
It is made of die-struck hollow enameled with a pin in the back.

Originally established by the Kaiser Wilhelm II in WW1 for wounded soldiers who suffered frost bite. In 1943, during WWII it was awarded to any soldier that was wounded during active service. It was a highly regarded medal and was considered a mark of honor to receive.

• The wound badge had 3 different variations (classes)
  3rd Class - Black - a commonly issued badge for those wounded once or twice by hostile action or frostbitten in the line of duty
  2nd Class - Silver - was issued for those wounded as many as three or four times in action, or suffering a greater loss such as the loss of a hand, foot or eye
  1st Class – Gold - was issued for severe wounds from hostile action or for five or more times being wounded. This could also be issued to the family if the soldier died as a result of his wounds

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