Thoughts on Verwundetenabzeichen 1939 in Silber

[Obal7]

I would like some thoughts on this German wound badge. I got this from a family member of a WW2 Vet , who brought it back from ETO. It has a maker code/ mark “107” in a circle. I believe it is a Carl Wild /Hamburg, I believe this may be a zinc alloy with a bit of silver wash. Would this be a black badge or silver?
Any thoughts as to authenticity etc. Would be greatly appreciated.

[paulscoot]

Original silver

[KatManDude]

looks good...here's the back of my mine for comparison

[rbminis]

Please read this thread, and keep this in mind when posting in this section of the forum.
The Use of German Terminology.
Ralph.

I have also moved your thread to the correct section of the forum.

[Obal7]

Gotcha. Thanks.

[Obal7]

I’m a little confused. I realize that Verwundetenabzeichen is in silver, but by meaning this, is the medal just painted silver? Or it is Sterling Silver? But it is mainly black with a bit of a silver wash. How can you tell? If anyone could elaborate in telling the difference, it would be greatly appreciated.

[rbminis]

I’m a little confused. I realize that Verwundetenabzeichen is in silver, but by meaning this, is the medal just painted silver? Or it is Sterling Silver? But it is mainly black with a bit of a silver wash. How can you tell? If anyone could elaborate in telling the difference, it would be greatly appreciated.

The medal is made from zinc, with a silver finish, (not paint).
Here is mine to compare.
Ralph.

[Obal7]

Gotcha! I understand! Simple explanation. Perfect. Thanks.

[Obal7]

So it looks like a lot of the silver finish has worn off.

[thecyclist64]

Over time, any award made of zinc will absord most, if not all of the finish, whether silver or gold