Kriegsverdienstkreuz 2. Klasse mit Schwertern Award Doc – Stabsarzt & Professor – Stuttgart 1940

Original WWII German award document (Verleihungsurkunde) for the Kriegsverdienstkreuz 2. Klasse mit Schwertern (War Merit Cross 2nd Class with Swords), awarded to Stabsarzt Prof. Dr. Helmut Bohnenkamp and dated Stuttgart, 24 December 1940.

The document is printed in the traditional Gothic lettering used on German military award certificates of the period. It bears the printed signature of General der Infanterie Erwin Oswald in his capacity as deputy commanding general of the V. Armeekorps and commander of Wehrkreis V, together with the confirming signature of an Oberstleutnant serving as adjutant. The original unit seal is also present.

The certificate retains its original printed and typed details, with the recipient’s name, award designation, place and date clearly legible. It shows age-related toning, handling marks, creasing and other minor signs of storage consistent with an original document of this period.

An interesting original award document for collectors of WWII German military decorations, award certificates and military medical personnel history.