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All the diffent types of Verwundetenabzeichen?
Hello
Im confused about all the diffent types of wounded badge !
Ww1 black silver gold I'n solid and hollow forum amid there was a set of three I'n cut out version
Ww2 the same as ww2 but with the addition of a swaskie sighn
Then there was post was wounded badges to wherer without offence did they come I'n solid and hollow forum ?
I'n amongs all this there is the rare one for the assasnatn of hitler and some stick pins ?
Also there are some navle ones ?
IM SO Confused ? Is the a book any one can recommend ?
I've found this one but it dose not fit I'n to any of the above catogorys ?
http://ukmsales.com/shop/viewphoto.p...=511855&phqu=6
Last edited by Adrian; 06-02-2011 at 10:06 PM.
Reason: Title changed to use German terminology.
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05-31-2011 02:08 PM
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Re: All the diffent types of wounded badge ?
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banksy
Hello
Im confused about all the diffent types of wounded badge !
Ww1 black silver gold I'n solid and hollow forum amid there was a set of three I'n cut out version
Ww2 the same as ww2 but with the addition of a swaskie sighn
Then there was post was wounded badges to wherer without offence did they come I'n solid and hollow forum ?
I'n amongs all this there is the rare one for the assasnatn of hitler and some stick pins ?
Also there are some navle ones ?
IM SO Confused ? Is the a book any one can recommend ?
I've found this one but it dose not fit I'n to any of the above catogorys ?
http://ukmsales.com/shop/viewphoto.p...=511855&phqu=6
That is the Legion Condor one I believe, another category of WBs!
I dont think there are many books on this subject, there is a Germa language one that is soon to be published in English. The best source are these forums, you will soon learn alot about them
Nick
"In all my years as a soldier, I have never seen men fight so hard." - SS Obergruppenfuhrer Wilhelm Bittrich - Arnhem
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Re: All the diffent types of wounded badge ?
The following "generations" of Wound Badges existed:
WW1:- Verwundetenabzeichen für die Armee und Kolonialtruppen [Wound Badge for the Army and the Colonial Troops]
- Verwundetenabzeichen für die Marine [Wound Badge for the Navy]
Spanish Civil War:- Verwundetenabzeichen für deutsche Freiwillige im spanischen Freiheitskampf 1936/39 [Wound Badge for German volunteers in the Spanish struggle for freedom 1936/39]
WW2:- Verwundetenabzeichen [Wound Badge]
- Verwundetenabzeichen des 20. Juli 1944 [Wound Badge of 20th July 1944]
The Spanish Civil War Wound Badge came only in two grades (black and silver); all other generations of the Wound Badge had three grades (black, silver and gold).
Under the 1957 regulations, the WW1-era and WW2-era Wound Badges could be worn (the latter in "de-nazified" form without the Swastika), but not the Spanish Civil War Wound Badge or the 20th July Wound Badge.
As for the various versions (massive, hollow, cut-out etc.) I would prefer to leave the answer to the more knowledgable members, as this is not my area of expertise.
Some links that could be helpful:
For some basic info on the WW2-era wound badges:
Wound Badges
German-language Wikipedia page illustrating the various generations:
Verwundetenabzeichen
Wound Badge database on AHF:
Axis History Forum • View topic - Database:Wound badge photos original
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Re: All the diffent types of wounded badge ?
Thank you for all your help !
What did you mean by massive wound badge ?
Kind regards
Alex
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Re: All the diffent types of wounded badge ?
by
banksy
What did you mean by massive wound badge ?
I simply meant the opposite to "cut-out". (Sorry; I guess "massive" was a misleading term. Perhaps "solid" or "full" would be better?)
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Re: All the diffent types of wounded badge ?
HPL pretty much summed it up. There are simply many
variations of the wound badge.
It may take time, but it is very easy to see and learn all
the different types. Problems, confusion and concerns
should only arise when dealing with fakes...........!
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Re: All the diffent types of wounded badge ?
Was there a cut out version of both ww1 and ww2 wounded badges ?
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Re: All the diffent types of wounded badge ?
No, only the WWI and Spanish type are seen cut-out .
The difference is that the Spanish badge has
the addition of a swastika..............
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Re: All the diffent types of wounded badge ?
Hi guys,
please check Herzlich Willkommen auf militariainfo.de for a lot of great info on WW1 wound badges.
Cheers,
Pieter
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