Kriegsverdienstkreuz 2. Klasse mit Schwertern Award Doc – Mattenklott – Münster 1945

Original WWII German award certificate (Verleihungsurkunde) for the Kriegsverdienstkreuz 2. Klasse mit Schwertern (War Merit Cross 2nd Class with Swords), awarded to Unteroffizier Hans Cullmann and dated Münster, 30 January 1945.

The certificate is printed in traditional Gothic lettering and features the recipient’s typed name and rank. It bears the large handwritten signature of General der Infanterie Walter Massenkeil, who served as deputy commanding general and commander of Wehrkreis VI. The official military service seal is also present.

Issued during the final months of the Second World War, this document represents a late-war example of the German military award system. The War Merit Cross with Swords was awarded for meritorious service connected with the war effort involving military operations.

Details:

• Country: Germany
• Period: WWII, dated 30 January 1945
• Recipient: Unteroffizier Hans Cullmann
• Award: Kriegsverdienstkreuz 2. Klasse mit Schwertern
• Place of issue: Münster, Germany
• Issuing authority: Wehrkreis VI
• Features: Large handwritten general’s signature and official service seal
• Condition: Visible age-related wear, horizontal fold, two punched holes along the left margin, and light staining.

An interesting original late-war award document for collectors of WWII German militaria, signed award certificates and Wehrmacht history.