Award Documents
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Kriegsverdienstkreuz 2. Klasse mit Schwertern Award Document – Wehrkreis VI
€45,00Original wartime award document for the Kriegsverdienstkreuz 2. Klasse mit Schwertern (War Merit Cross 2nd Class with Swords), awarded to Obergefreiter Arnold Schartmann on 31 July 1943.
The document retains its original signature and official service stamp. The reverse has period tape reinforcement applied to strengthen the paper, as commonly encountered with wartime documents that saw prolonged storage or handling.
A nice original Wehrmacht award document with strong display and research potential, ideal for collectors of German WWII paperwork and award documents.
Condition as seen.
RAD Dienstauszeichnung 4. Stufe Award Document – Arbeitsgauleitung VII Kiel (A4)
€80,00Original award document for the Dienstauszeichnung für den Reichsarbeitsdienst 4. Stufe (Service Award of the Reich Labour Service, 4th Class), issued to a Stabsamtwalter within the Reichsarbeitsdienst (RAD), Arbeitsgauleitung VII, Kiel.
Large format (A4), punched for filing. Complete example in overall good condition, showing typical age-related wear consistent with period documents (see images).
A solid and increasingly collectible example of an RAD long-service award document, representing administrative and organizational service within the Reich Labour Service structure.
EK1 Award Document – Panzer-Artillerie-Regiment 74 (2. Panzer-Division), Hummel Battery – Signed by Vollrath Lübbe
€145,00Original award document for the Eisernes Kreuz 1. Klasse (Iron Cross 1st Class), issued to Unteroffizier Heinrich Nießen of the 3./Panzer-Artillerie-Regiment 74, part of the 2. Panzer-Division.
The document is dated 23 January 1944 and bears the signature of Vollrath Lübbe (Knight’s Cross holder), adding further significance.
Particularly noteworthy is that the 3rd Battery was equipped with “Hummel” self-propelled artillery, making this an attractive example connected to armored artillery units.
Condition is as shown, with typical age-related wear.
Biographical details:
Unteroffizier Heinrich Nießen was born on 12 June 1916 in Neuwerk. He was severely wounded by multiple shell splinters (Granatsplitterverletzungen) on 30 October 1943 (approx. 01:30 hours). His Erkennungsmarke (EKM) was -180- 3./A.R. 74. He was previously awarded the Iron Cross 2nd Class on 20 October 1941, followed by the Iron Cross 1st Class on 23 January 1944.
A highly desirable and researchable award document, combining named recipient, combat unit, and armored artillery (Hummel) association.
25-Year Faithful Service Medal Award Document – Bochum (Female Recipient)
€40,00Original award document for the 25-jährige Silberne Treudienst-Ehrenzeichen (25 Years Faithful Service Medal), issued to a female recipient in Bochum.
Large format (A4). The document bears the facsimile signature of Otto Meissner, head of the Presidential Chancellery.
Complete example in overall good condition, showing typical age-related wear consistent with period documents (please refer to images).
A desirable and increasingly collectible civil award document, particularly notable for being issued to a woman, reflecting long-term civilian service within the state structure.
Faithful Service Medal “25 Years” Award Document – Zollsekretär in Berlin-Tempelhof
€40,00Original award document for the 25 jährige Silberne Treudienst-Ehrenzeichen (25 Years Faithful Service Medal) which was awarded to a Zollsekretär in Berlin-Tempelhof. Document is an A4 Size and bears the facismile signature of Otto Meissner. Condition as seen.