History

The Legion Condor Wound Badge was established on May 22, 1939, and was conferred upon German soldiers who voluntarily fought alongside Francisco Franco’s Nationalist forces during the Spanish Civil War.

The Badge is identical to the Wound Badges issued during the First World War, but they feature a swastika on the obverse.

The Badge was issued in three grades, gold, silver and black.

The Black Badge was awarded to recognise one or two injuries, and it was awarded a total of 182 times.