Germany, Heer. An Iron Cross Ii Class Document, Signed By Oak Leaves Winner Generalmajor Hans Schlemmer, 1942 Archive Though considered "modern" at the

Though considered "modern" at the time plastic ribbons did not achieve wide popularity and disappeared as novelty in a short time

1916 as the result of his wounds suffered at the Somme and was placed with the 3rd Reserve Battalion

Middle: a crest with a bolt of lightning striking it (the unit’s crest that gave it the nickname “Blitz”)

SOUTH AFRICA 1902 (7328 PTE J

but it is in an otherwise better than very fine condition

Germany, Heer. An Iron Cross Ii Class Document, Signed By Oak Leaves Winner Generalmajor Hans Schlemmer, 1942 Archive Though considered "modern" at theThe document is named to Gefreiter (Lance Corporal) Bartzsch (no first name given) of the 2nd Company of Infantry Regiment 446. It is dated to April 20, 1942 and signed in blue crayon by the Commander of the 134th Infantry Division, Generalmajor Hans Schlemmer (1893 1973), a recipient of the Knights Cross with Oak Leaves. Measuring 140 mm (w) x 200 mm (h), with light scuffing and a folding crease, remaining better than very fine.