Verwundetenabzeichen original?

dicerbodesign · 03-29-2009, 03:24 AM

I purchased this black wound badge recently. The condition is excellent (maybe too excellent). I am a little doubtful on its authenticity because of the pin clasp placement.

Could someone please comment with their opinion.

Thank you.

**Espenlaub Militaria** · 03-29-2009 03:24 AM

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**Nick VR** · 03-29-2009, 09:52 AM

Hi Dicerbodesign

Looks good to me on first sight, I'am sure Adrian will be able to help you out further on this one...

Greetz

Nick VR

dicerbodesign · 03-29-2009, 10:10 AM

thanks

**history-buff1944** · 04-11-2009, 06:49 AM

I don't see anything wrong with it.
Cheers-H.B-1944

dicerbodesign · 04-11-2009, 07:41 PM

I was concerned because of the excellent condition. This soldier must have had a desk job ha ha! The clasp is a little different to what I am used to seeing also.

**history-buff1944** · 04-14-2009, 12:51 AM

I've got a few WWII BWBs in mint. In fact, the first 39 BWB I ever bought was mint except that all the paint was removed from the swaz. I found two oters that were absolutely mint and gave one recently to a freind in France who had no TR badges.

I also have a Condor Legion BWb with excellent finish-but there is a repair to the hinge on the backside.

And finally, I have a mint one from WWIas well as another WWI example but still most ofits paint remains. Today I saw a mint WWI Naval BWB.

One thing you can be rest assured on is that mint BWBs are not rare.

**Steven M** · 07-31-2009, 11:49 PM

Hi,

Believe it or not, WWI and WWII varities of the VWA can be found in mint to near mint condition still. There is a dealer who came across a large quantity of unissued WWI and II black grades a while back that were still wrapped in the original cream colored paper. I would be interested in seeing a shot of the catch at n angle if possible.

dicerbodesign · 08-01-2009, 07:58 PM

Grazie Signore: Yes I am very aware of the surplus from WWI and WWII badges that keep surfacing. I just think that my Imperial and WW2 are in excellent condition. Never worn in combat or were just never issued. I will try to post photos for you.

WWI WB B on Flickr - Photo Sharing!

WWI Wound F on Flickr - Photo Sharing!

**Reibert** · 08-01-2009, 08:07 PM

Hi !

After presentation of the document of decoration a soldier was allowed to buy a "duplicate" of the award from any dealer of awards.

Maybe this is the reason why, mint pieces are still can be found.

Cheers,

R.