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The Silver Wound Badge (Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz) Model 1918 was a military decoration awarded to soldiers of the Imperial German Army who were wounded in combat during World War I. It was instituted on March 3, 1918, by Kaiser Wilhelm II as a recognition of the suffering and sacrifice of those who had been injured while serving the country.
The black version was the lowest of the three classes (black, silver, and gold), and was typically awarded for one or two wounds. This model was made of brass, silvered, and cut-out. The design features a German “Stahlhelm” helmet over two crossed swords, framed by a laurel wreath.
Although introduced in the final phase of the war, the badge became a symbol of honor and sacrifice. Later, during World War II, the Third Reich reused this type of badge with its own ideological modifications.
The badge was worn on the left breast pocket of the uniform.
Original German insignia from the First World War WW1
