Varient Hollow Back Silver Wound Badge

[Stormfighter]

Last Saturday, I purchased a large veteran's lot belonging to T/5 Winfried F. Fink of the Recon. Co. of the 67th Armored Regiment of the 2nd Infantry Division. Among the lot was a hollow-back "81" Silver Wound Badge. With this find, I would say that it is conclusive that Overhoff und Cie made these badges during the war (note there is no trace of any other paint under the silver paint, neither black or gold). I've been collecting for nearly forty years, have owned hundreds of wound badges, still own about sixty, and this is the first hollow-back "81" that I have encountered. For everyone's interest, I have included a photo of T/5 Winfried F. Fink (I also bought his uniform, dog tags, photos,and other miscellaneous items in the lot).

Barry

[Stormfighter]

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[BlaineLeamon87]

Just thought I would share this 81 marked SWB that I recently picked up in a huge lot of items straight out of the woodwork. I also have the soldiers info that brought it back as well. There are almost 50 individual items he brought back, everyone of the items are 100% authentic and basiclly new/old stock (cased badges etc.) Naturally I thought finding a silver painted wound badge was odd. After looking at it in hand I noticed it is very similar to the finish on Overhoff SS buckles...Doing a little research on the forum has brought me here. In hand I really like the piece.

Blaine

[BlaineLeamon87]

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[norman]

Hollow Silver Wound Badges

Stormfighter: Yours is a very interesting post indeed, and I find the story and the badge very compelling. It certainly has the air of originality about it. One thing is for sure as far as I can see: there was definitely something going on at Overhoff und Cie at some point, perhaps late in the war. Could have been a surplus of black issues and a shortage of material for the silvers towards the end. Will we ever know for sure??
Regards
Norman