Wound badge in silver.

[Medianoche]

Hello is this badge original?, the marking is KM 800 I've never seen anything like it!. Sorry for the pics, no its mine

[gregM]

I don't know too much about WBs but I would say YES it is original
and very nice one at that.

[Medianoche]

I don't know too much about WBs but I would say YES it is original
and very nice one at that.

Thanks! More opinions?

[Patrick W]

IMO original also. I have seen a number of these with 800 on the pin and they all have this higher quality pin system. very nice and desireable badge.

[Medianoche]

I put more pictures of this medal. What is their value?


Thank you very much everybody.

[Claudius]

Hello Medianoche;

First, I think this is a Wound badge in BLACK.

Second, This is maker marked and "800" silver content marked badge and therefore commands a higher price than a standard Wound Badge in black. However that is tempered by the condition (worn). I like worn pieces, but the market can ask for PERFECT when they are buying higher quality pieces.

How much? I don't know...I haven't run across one of these in a decade. Normal Verwundetenabzeichen -20 Euros. maker marked and "800" -??? Euros.

[Medianoche]

Hello, how are you?. I do not think is a black wound, as it has no black enamel nowhere and I guess that when it was manufactured are silver ... but over time acquired the beautiful patina. I was told it was a very rare badge, and that its price is high.

I can’t speak English very well. Sorry.

[Claudius]

I understand your explanation. I am making my opinion based on thepatina of other "800" silver badges (fliegerabzeichen). While they obtain a patina, I don't recall seeing this much, and this dark of "black".

Does anyone else have an opinion on this badge? Has anyone seen one like it?

PS. I didn't notice the intricate clasp the last time. That also suggests high quality. I agree with you that this badge will command a high price to the right collector.

Don't speak english very well -No problem. I don't either.

[saschaw]

Very nice one! I think it is ment to be a "Black" grade. However, that does not much change the price on such an item. "KM" is the royal mint in Stuttgart, the same firm that made those high end EKs 1st class maker marked "K.M.ST."

I'm not much into prices on wound badges but think that one should sell at 100,- to 150,- Euro.

[dicerbodesign]

Imperial Wound Badge Pins

Do all WWI wound badges have the same pin configuration with hinge like the
one in foto.

[Claudius]

No.

This is a more refined one. Most have very simple construction. I don't have any photos to add, but there might be some that could show you a "textbook" example.

[Mike Kenny]

Hi,

Other examples of this KM 800 are known. They are uncommon. I'd agree with Saschaw about the 100-150 Euro price. The "stamped" 800 examples are desirable but it is the "hohlverbodet" examples that command the premium 300+ Euro prices. I also tend to agree that this is probably a black grade rather than silver grade, however I also agree that in this case the grade has almost no effect on price. It would if it was GOLD grade, but I do not recall ever seeing a KM 800 in gold.

Regards
Mike

[dicerbodesign]

Imperial Wound Badge Pins

Thanks for the response. I just bought one at a flea market and the hinge configuration looks similar to the WWII ones of which I am more familar. It doesn't have the large "T" style on the top.

[dicerbodesign]

Imperial Wound Badge




http://www.flickr.com/photos/14208302@N08/3385838669/



Here are 2 photos of the Imperial wound badge I purchased. Can anyone tell
if it is genuine. It is in very good condition so I have my doubts.

[Steve Campbell]

I have a similar one only it is marked just with 800 on the pin. In hand, these are very nice. They stand out from the standard wound badges and I would say were a top of the line private purchase piece. It's one of if not the nicest wound badge I own.