Goldene Verwundetenabzeichen

[EskeBrok]

Ground dug and missing the pin. The markings is wear, as i'm pretty sure its not a cast piece. But is it original gold or repainted?

[Christian K]

It's a black one. Golds were solid, not hollow back.

[EskeBrok]

It's a black one. Golds were solid, not hollow back.

So the painting has just been worn of, down to the base perhaps?

[Christian K]

So the painting has just been worn of, down to the base perhaps?

Yep!

[EskeBrok]

Thank you!

[Christian K]

Thank you!

Anytime, Cowpoke

[BrodieBartfast]

As already stated, it is quite common to encounter black class badges with all of their black paint worn off. It chipped off quite easily. You can even see this in some period photographs.

Here's one of mine, almost entirely stripped of paint. Personally, I quite like the look of these early brass badges. The wear really makes the details jump out at you.



Regards, B.B.

[EskeBrok]

Yours albeit has a bit more beautiful patination. Nice pictures as usual, thank you!