Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge In Black Auction maker marked “Hoffstätter Bonn” on

maker marked “Hoffstätter Bonn” on the reverse

102 mm x 152 mm)

Christian Mergenthaler (1884–1980)

This is a textbook example of a Wehrmacht Heer (Army) Helmet that belonged to a fortunate soldier named Ludwig

The caption also gives the name of the photographer and the fullcircumstances of his actions leading to the award

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge In Black Auction maker marked “Hoffstätter Bonn” on(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.