WWI Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz Award Doc – Sachsen – Freiberg

Original First World War Besitz-Zeugnis für das Verwundetenabzeichen (Wound Badge Certificate), issued to Unteroffizier Ernst Hermann Mannel, born on 16. Mai 1889.

The certificate confirms the award of the Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz (Wound Badge in Black). The printed alternatives for the black, matt-white and matt-yellow grades have been marked accordingly, with the latter two crossed out.

Issued by the Königlich Bezirkskommando Freiberg, bearing the original official stamp and the signature of the Hauptmann und Bezirks-Offizier.

The certificate features an attractive turquoise-green printed design, incorporating a steel helmet, crossed swords, oak leaves and the imperial motto Gott mit uns.

A desirable named Imperial German award document, particularly appealing to collectors of First World War wound badges, Saxon militaria and regional military history.

Condition

Age toning, horizontal and vertical fold lines, light staining and minor handling marks. The document remains complete, with the decorative printing, handwritten entries and official stamp visible.