the reverse etched by a fine crowned cipher of King Friedrich Wilhelm IV
obverse illustrating the all-seeing eye emanating flaming rays above the year "1812"
He was Killed in Action
It is named after José Matías Delgado
that his religion was Roman Catholic and that his trade was that of Tanner (also acknowledged in his records as Fireman)
Germany, Imperial A Lot Of Medals And Awards GTRexclude the reverse etched by aGermany, Imperial. A Wound Badge, Black Grade (Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz). An oval badge constructed of blackened tombac, the obverse with a Stahlhelm in the centre, superimposed on crossed swords within a wreath of laurel leaves with a tied bow at the bottom, the reverse presents a vertical pin assembly, measuring 38. 42 mm (w) x 43. 42 mm (h); Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, Gold Grade, (Verwundetenabzeichen). Constructed of gilded zink,