Lot 8859

Description

Large decorative certificate for the German Cross in Gold, dated November 16, 1943, awarded to him as Oberleutnant in the 431st Infantry Regiment, with handwritten ink signature of GFM Keitel. Damaged and shrink-wrapped. Also included are the preliminary certificate, the Army Daily Order (in folder) dated December 1, 1943, the Regimental Order dated December 7, 1943, the double-sided Honor Roll, and a copy of GFM Busch's congratulatory message for repelling the Russian incursion and the counterattack at Vysokoye on November 30, 1943. Certificates for the Iron Cross 1st Class (September 1, 1943, with ink signature of Gen. Meyer-Bürdorf) and the Iron Cross 2nd Class (dated June 25, 1940, with pencil signature of Gen.Lt. Kaempfe) are also included. Documents for the Infantry Assault Badge in silver dated October 31, 1941, the Close Combat Badge in silver (August 27, 1944) and bronze (May 5, 1944, with VB), the Eastern Front Medal, and the Wound Badge in black, silver, and gold. Also included are promotions and the service record extract dated April 3, 1945, as well as two photographs. Some items are stained, damaged, and have holes punched. Rarely found in this complete set.

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