Germany, Heer. An Iron Cross Ii Class Document, Signed By Kc W/Swords Winner Josef Harpe, 1941 Auction Archive A silver eight pointed star

A silver eight pointed star

A 1937/1938 WHW (Winterhilfswerk des Deutschen Volks/Winter Relief of the German People) “Unser Ofer” badge

marked *S 585 on reverse

Footnote: The unit was constituted as the 306th Bombardment Group (Heavy) on Jan 28

Belgian independence was declared and Dutch forces invaded but withdrew at the insistence of France and Britain

Germany, Heer. An Iron Cross Ii Class Document, Signed By Kc W/Swords Winner Josef Harpe, 1941 Auction Archive A silver eight pointed starThe document is named to San. Feldwebel (Medical Sergeant) Hackbarth (no first name given). It is dated to June 30, 1941 and signed in blue crayon by the Commander of the 12th Panzer Division, Generalmajor Josef Harpe (1887 1968), a recipient of the Knights Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords. Measuring 139 mm (w) x 200 mm (h), with some scuffing, a folding crease, and extensive creasing throughout, remaining in fine condition. Footnote: Josef Harpe was