Original German WWII document grouping consisting of a Kriegsverdienstmedaille award certificate together with the recipient’s original Wehrpass.
The award certificate is issued “Im Namen des Führers” to Koch Matthias Pauls for the Kriegsverdienstmedaille, dated Kiel, 30 January 1945. Particularly noteworthy is the issuing authority: Der Oberbefehlshaber des Marineoberkommandos Ostsee – KUMMETZ – Generaladmiral.
The original Wehrpass is included and provides additional information on the recipient’s service.
The personal section contains a period photograph of Koch, together with his handwritten signature and personal details. The service pages document his military career, including service in 1944–45 with Artilleriearsenal Fahrenkrug and Feld-Ersatz-Bataillon 26, followed by a transfer to 2. Kompanie/ Grenadier-Regiment 657 of the 160. Infanterie-Division in February 1945.
The Wehrpass also contains entries in the section recording combat operations and engagements, including entries from February and March 1945, giving the grouping additional research potential.
Condition: Original untouched condition. The certificate shows age toning, minor spotting, folds and handling/storage wear. The Wehrpass shows the expected signs of use, with age toning and wear to the cover and pages. The original photograph, stamps, handwritten entries and signatures remain present.
