Verwundetenabzeichen 1939 in Schwarz real or fake?

**Arrowheadmaster99** · 03-03-2021, 12:18 AM

Hello all!

I recently acquired this piece in a group of medals and other items and I am confused by this badge as the swastika is not visible from the front? I am assuming it is a poorly manufactured reproduction but would like to get sole insight before disregarding it.

Thank you for all your knowledge!

Daniel

**Espenlaub Militaria** · 03-03-2021 12:18 AM

We also buy and trade your items and full collections!

**Gwar** · 03-03-2021, 12:29 AM

It looks genuine, it has just been de-nazified as per the rules after the war..

**Gwar** · 03-03-2021, 12:33 AM

The term "denazification" also refers to the removal of the physical symbols of the Nazi regime. For example, in 1957 the West German government re-issued World War II Iron Cross medals, among other decorations, without the swastika in the centre. About 8.5 million Germans, or 10% of the population, had been members of the Nazi Party.

**Arrowheadmaster99** · 03-03-2021, 12:50 AM

Thank you very much!

**rbminis** · 03-03-2021, 02:04 AM

Welcome to the forum.
I have edited the title of your thread, and moved it to the correct section of the forum.
Please read this thread.
The Use of German Terminology.

The information you have been given is correct.
Ralph.