6x Award Docs: Pionier-Bataillon 122 (NKS, EK1…) (Kurt Chill signature!)
€550,00
Original Set of 6x Award Documents from Unteroffizier Schmidt, who served with Pionier-Bataillon 122 of the 122. Infanterie-Division! The award documents include:
- Nahkampfspange in Bronze (I. Stufe) (Close Combat Clasp in Bronze)
- Eisernes Kreuz 1. Klasse (Iron Cross 1st Class) signed by Generalleutnant Kurt Chill!
- Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse (Iron Cross 2nd Class) signed by Generalmajor Sigfrid Macholz!
- Winterschlacht im Osten 1941/42 (Winter War Medal)
- Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz (Wound Badge in Black)
- Kriegsverdienstkreuz 2. Klasse (War Merit Cross 2nd Class with Swords) signed by Generalleutnant Friedrich Bayer!
Generalleutnant Kurt Chill although not very known throughout history however his decision after the retreat in Normandy, when they were on their way to the Netherlands and he saw all other units retreating as well and no frontline being formed (knowing the importance of Antwerp), he ordered all units to get of the train and form a bridgehead at Antwerp to hold off the Allieds. This move most likely made sure the war wouldn’t end as fast for the Allies as hoped (Christmas) but prolonged the war with some extra months.
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