Original Imperial German WWI Hollow Back Black Wound Badge - Verwundetenabzeichen in Black Category_Receiver The medal was first authorized

The medal was first authorized in 1905 for the fortieth anniversary of the Civil War's conclusion

The signal pistol was captured by Captain Gerald A

The alloy crossguard and pommel are in very good service used condition with all detail retained

Longstreet soon went into winter quarters at Russellville

The wool is in good shape

Original Imperial German WWI Hollow Back Black Wound Badge - Verwundetenabzeichen in Black Category_Receiver The medal was first authorizedOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice Imperial German black wound badge (Verwundetenabzeichen in Black), constructed out of a stamped steel magnetic base painted black. The oval badge depicts an embossed profile of an M16 "Stahlhelm" pattern helmet, which is above two crossed broad swords. This then lies on a pebbled field and is surrounded by a laurel leaf and berry wreath which is tied together at the bottom with a bow tie. The