Kriegsverdienstkreuz 2. Klasse mit Schwertern Award Doc – Major d. L. – Kassel, 1943 – Paul Otto

Originale deutsche Verleihungsurkunde zum Kriegsverdienstkreuz 2. Klasse mit Schwertern (Award Certificate for the War Merit Cross 2nd Class with Swords), awarded to Major d. L. Wilhelm Scholl on 30. Januar 1943 in Kassel.

The certificate was issued by the Stellvertretendes Generalkommando des IX. Armeekorps und Befehlshaber im Wehrkreis IX (Deputy General Command of the IX Army Corps and Commander of Military District IX).

The document bears the printed signature attributed to General der Infanterie Paul Otto, who held this command from May 1942 until April 1943. The date and issuing authority correspond to his period in office.

The certificate also features an official Dienstsiegel (service seal) of the Stellvertretendes Generalkommando IX. Armeekorps and a separate handwritten Beglaubigungsvermerk (verification endorsement) handsigned by an officer holding the rank of Oberstleutnant (Lieutenant Colonel). The latter signature is not confidently identifiable.

Condition: Good overall vintage condition, with a prominent horizontal fold, a vertical fold, light age-related toning and minor handling marks. The printed text, main signature and official circular seal remain clearly visible.