Kriegsverdienstkreuz 2. Klasse mit Schwertern Award Doc – München, 1943 – Karl Kriebel

Originale deutsche Verleihungsurkunde zum Kriegsverdienstkreuz 2. Klasse mit Schwertern (Award Certificate for the War Merit Cross 2nd Class with Swords), awarded to Unteroffizier Paul Scharrer (Sergeant Paul Scharrer) on 1. September 1943 in München (Munich).

The certificate was issued under the authority of the Stellvertretender Kommandierender General des VII. Armeekorps und Befehlshaber im Wehrkreis VII (Deputy Commanding General of the VII Army Corps and Commander of Military District VII).

The document bears the printed name of General der Infanterie Karl Kriebel (General of the Infantry Karl Kriebel), who assumed command of the Stellvertretendes Generalkommando des VII. Armeekorps and Wehrkreis VII in March 1943, remaining in this position until April 1945. His appointment and rank correspond to the details printed on this certificate.

The certificate retains its original printed award details and the official Dienstsiegel (service seal) of the Stellvertretendes Generalkommando VII. Armeekorps. The award was conferred for Verdienste im Kriegseinsatz (meritorious service during wartime).

Condition: Good overall condition, with light age-related toning, minor creasing and small handling marks. The printed text and official circular service seal remain clearly visible.