Sturmabzeichen Award Doc: Pionier-Kompanie 714 (714. Infanterie-Division)
€75,00
An authentic wartime award document issued to Gefreiter Karcher, who served with Pionierkompanie 714 of the 714. Infanterie-Division (later re-designated as the 114. Jäger-Division).
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Award: Allgemeines Sturmabzeichen (General Assault Badge)
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Reason: For active participation in 3 infantry assaults
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Signed by: Generalmajor Friedrich Stahl (Divisional Commander)
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Condition: Document was folded in the past; overall condition as seen
Historical Context
The 714. Infanterie-Division was formed in 1941 and deployed primarily in the Balkans, where it took part in anti-partisan operations. In 1943, it was reorganized and renamed the 114. Jäger-Division, continuing service in Italy.
The Allgemeines Sturmabzeichen was instituted in 1940 and awarded to soldiers who participated in three or more infantry assaults, counter-attacks, or close combat actions, often highlighting the courage and frontline involvement of support troops such as pioneers.
Collector’s Note
A desirable and well-documented award paper, featuring the scarce divisional connection to both the Balkans campaign and the later Italian front. The signature of Generalmajor Friedrich Stahl further enhances the historical and collector’s value.
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An authentic wartime award document issued to Gefreiter Karcher, who served with Pionierkompanie 714 of the 714. Infanterie-Division (later re-designated as the 114. Jäger-Division).
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Award: Allgemeines Sturmabzeichen (General Assault Badge)
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Reason: For active participation in 3 infantry assaults
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Signed by: Generalmajor Friedrich Stahl (Divisional Commander)
-
Condition: Document was folded in the past; overall condition as seen
Historical Context
The 714. Infanterie-Division was formed in 1941 and deployed primarily in the Balkans, where it took part in anti-partisan operations. In 1943, it was reorganized and renamed the 114. Jäger-Division, continuing service in Italy.
The Allgemeines Sturmabzeichen was instituted in 1940 and awarded to soldiers who participated in three or more infantry assaults, counter-attacks, or close combat actions, often highlighting the courage and frontline involvement of support troops such as pioneers.
Collector’s Note
A desirable and well-documented award paper, featuring the scarce divisional connection to both the Balkans campaign and the later Italian front. The signature of Generalmajor Friedrich Stahl further enhances the historical and collector’s value.
