A Kaiser Wilhelm I Birth Centennial Medal 1797-1897 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac When he was fired upon

When he was fired upon by two enemy snipers from a nearby house he killed both of them

Sold with an original photo of a Croatian Home Army Major

and include some oxidation and loss of finish to the metal elements

“Werkfrauengruppe” embroidered in silver threading on the obverse

Hofmann’s final appointments of the war were serving as an Army Group Medic of Army Group E from January to August 1943

A Kaiser Wilhelm I Birth Centennial Medal 1797-1897 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac When he was fired uponBronze gilt, obverse illustrating the right facing bust of Kaiser Wilhelm I, surrounded by the inscription "WILHELM I. DEUTSCHER KAISER", reverse illustrating two right hands supporting the Prussian crown, fronting a half wreath of laurel leaves and oak leaves, with emanating rays in the background, surrounded by the inscription "DEUTSCHLANDS UNVERGESSLICHEM KAISER ZUM 100. GEBURTSTAGE 1897" 28. 5 mm, overall gilt and surface wear, near fine.