1897 in Charlotteburg and was a German diplomat and CDU (Christian Democratic Union) politician
The caption also gives the name of the photographer and the fullcircumstances of his actions leading to the award
Christian Mergenthaler (1884–1980)
The first organization of descendants of the Revolutionary War was established in California in 1876
maker marked “Hoffstätter Bonn” on the reverse
Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge In Black Auction 1897 in Charlotteburg and was(Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz). Constructed of blackened magnetic metal, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel wreath, with a central Stahlhelm overlaid by a mobile swastika, on top of crossed swords on a pebbled field, the reverse with a vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, unmarked, measuring 36. 70 mm (w) x 44. 28 mm (h), weighing 7. 9 grams, evident of period repair to the hinge and catch, otherwise in extremely fine condition.