Original Imperial German WWI Cut-Out Gold Wound Badge - Verwundetenabzeichen in Gold French Uniforms Superceded in 1940 by a

Superceded in 1940 by a similar style bayonet but with only a 9 1/2" blade which today is not common either

Blade is approximately 29" long

and that it was placed under the U

with orders for 3538 guns cancelled

but its proponents argued that only a permanent fighting force could ensure longterm stability

Original Imperial German WWI Cut-Out Gold Wound Badge - Verwundetenabzeichen in Gold French Uniforms Superceded in 1940 by aOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice Imperial German gold wound badge (Verwundetenabzeichen in Gold), constructed out of a stamped steel magnetic base that has been silver washed. The oval badge depicts an embossed profile of a mobile swas, above an M16 "Stahlhelm" pattern helmet, which is above two crossed broad swords. There is no "field" on this badge, an the space around the helmet and swords is "cut out" and empty. The badge is