RARE: German Black Wound Badge (Verwundetenabzeichen) – L/56

Offered here is an original WWII German Black Wound Badge (Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz) manufactured by Funke & Brünninghaus, identified by the L/56 maker code.

This example represents the rare L/56 variant with the distinctive larger spacing between the “L” and the “/” in the maker mark. This spacing characteristic is well documented among advanced collectors and is a key diagnostic feature separating this scarce variant from the more commonly encountered L/56 strikes.

This example featuring an oval sheet metal hinge combined with a distinctive iron “question mark” style catch. The reverse is additionally numbered, a detail encountered only on a limited number of pieces and highly sought after by advanced collectors.

The badge is struck in steel and retains its original blackened finish, showing honest wear consistent with period use. All hardware is original and untouched, with no repairs or replacements. The combination of maker, hardware configuration, and numbering places this badge in the highly collectible category, rated rarity 4/5.

A textbook example of a scarce L/56 black Wound Badge, suitable for an advanced German awards collection.

Key Features

• Original WWII German Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz
• Maker: L/56 – Funke & Brünninghaus
• Steel construction with original black finish
• Oval sheet metal hinge
• Iron “question mark” catch
• Reverse numbered
• All components original and untouched
• Rare variant – Rarity 4/5