My first Verwundetenabzeichen Im Schwarz!

[sunsetIE]

Bob Hritz was the gentlemen to tell me that it looked as if it had seen combat!

All of the TR items in my infantile collection are salty or have the "been there" look to them, and i agree that they have far more character than minty unissued items!

[tempelhof]

Yes, I read that.

Although I have not met him, I have benefited from his experience on these forums for years and you can't do better than to have him look over and provide his thoughts on your first BWB.

I should tell you, I am one of these guys that collects stone mint WBs. I make an exception for ultra-rare examples such as the marked "EH" only or triple marked badges etc. Yet I sit jealously by when I see certain examples where the wear and patina of a well-aged and "experienced" badge pops up that just has that "look" that appeals to my eye.

I am learning to relax a little and just recently purchased an SWB from a member here which has a great look.

Again, congratulations.