(Verwundeten-Abzeichen 20 Juli 1944)

Date Instituted

2 September 1944

Requirements

Being injured during the attempt on Hitler's life at the Wolfsschanze 20 July 1944.

Number Awarded

24

Recipients

Holders of the Wound Badge, 20 July 1944

Known makers/markings

L12


Adolf Hitler talking to Konteradmiral Karl-Jesco von Puttkamer during a visit to the wounded after the 20 July 1944 bombing

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Comments

The design of the badge is similar to the regular wound badge with the addition of the date "20 Juli 1944" and Adolf Hitlers signature below the helmet and swords.

Awarded in three grades:
Gold
Silver
Black

Sources used

Christopher Ailsby - World War 2 German medals and political awards
John R. Angolia - For Führer and Fatherland: Military awards of the Third Reich
David Littlejohn - Orders, decorations, medals and badges of the Third Reich