Germany, Heer. An Iron Cross Ii Class Document, Signed By Kc W/Swords Winner Josef Harpe, 1941 Auction Archive 70 mm x 136 mm

70 mm x 136 mm

A silver eight pointed star

eight with crossed bronze swords clasps

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

Bund der Frontsoldaten (Steel Helmet

Germany, Heer. An Iron Cross Ii Class Document, Signed By Kc W/Swords Winner Josef Harpe, 1941 Auction Archive 70 mm x 136 mmThe 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