5x Award Document Grouping — 9. & 2. Panzer-Division) — Eastern Front & Normandy (!)

Recipient: Unteroffizier Heinz Niendorf
Units: 4. Kompanie / Panzergrenadier-Regiment 304 (gep.) (2. Panzer-Division), Previously: Panzerjäger-Abteilung 50 (9. Panzer-Division).

Set Includes (5 award documents)

1. Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse (Iron Cross 2nd Class)

2. Kriegsverdienstkreuz 2. Klasse mit Schwertern (War Merit Cross 2nd Class with Swords)

3. Allgemeines Sturmabzeichen (General Assault Badge)

4. Kraftfahr-Bewährungsabzeichen in Bronze (Driver Proficiency Badge in Bronze)

5. Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz (Wound Badge in Black)

   • Awarded for wound suffered 24 June 1944 during the Battle of Normandy!

Historical Context

• Niendorf saw service on the Eastern Front before being transferred to the 2. Panzer-Division.

• His Normandy campaign wound ties this group directly to the heavy fighting in summer 1944.

• The combination of Panzergrenadier service, Normandy connection, and complete 5x set makes this a particularly desirable grouping.

Condition

• Original wartime documents, period-typed with signatures and unit stamps.

• Condition as seen in photos: light age and handling wear, overall well-preserved.

Collector’s Notes

• Highly desirable grouping with direct Normandy attribution.

• Attractive set spanning multiple awards — combat, merit, wound, and proficiency.