E2+VWA Award Doc Set – Leutnant – Grenadier-Regiment 869 (356. Infanterie-Division) – Italy 1944

Original wartime award document grouping belonging to Leutnant Heinz Bremer, serving with 6./Grenadier-Regiment 869, part of the 356. Infanterie-Division.

The grouping consists of two original documents: the Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse (Iron Cross 2nd Class) and the Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz (Wound Badge in Black).

The Iron Cross 2nd Class was awarded to Leutnant Heinz Bremer of 6./Gren.Rgt. 869 on 9 October 1944 at the Divisional Command Post. The document carries the original wartime Dienstsiegel and the signature of Generalleutnant Karl Faulenbach, the divisional commander.

The accompanying Wound Badge document records that Bremer had been wounded on 23 September 1944. The Wound Badge in Black was subsequently awarded on 7 November 1944 in Würzburg. The certificate was processed through Reserve-Lazarett II Würzburg and retains the original hospital stamp and the signature of the responsible medical officer.

The history of Grenadier-Regiment 869 makes the group particularly interesting. The regiment served with the 356. Infanterie-Division, which in 1943 was deployed in the Toulon area under Heeresgruppe D and later moved to the Italian Riviera. During 1944 the division remained in Italy, operating through the Italian Riviera, the Orvieto area and subsequently around Rimini. By January 1945, the division was operating in the Trieste area under the LXXIII. Armeekorps and 10. Armee.

Thus, these documents provide a nicely documented personal connection to an officer of Grenadier-Regiment 869, following the unit’s service from the southern French theatre into the Italian campaign.

A very attractive and historically interesting named officer document grouping, retaining the original signatures, stamps and award details. Particularly desirable for collectors of 356. Infanterie-Division, Grenadier-Regiment 869 and German Army award documents.