Germany, Heer. A Clasp To The Iron Cross 2Nd Class Document, Pionier Battalion 157, 1939 Auction Archive marked "48" on ring

marked "48" on ring

as they launched small counterattacks and used armor to halt American movements

New Brunswick and prepared for overseas service

Arthus Bertrand maker mark on the pin

he claimed 45 aerial victories for which he was awarded the Knight’s Cross in January of 1942

Germany, Heer. A Clasp To The Iron Cross 2Nd Class Document, Pionier Battalion 157, 1939 Auction Archive marked "48" on ringThe document is named to Pionier (Sapper) Hermann Rahls of Pionier Battalion 157. It is dated to Hanau (near Frankfurt am Main) on November 29, 1939 and is signed in black ink by the commander of the 57th Infantry Division, Generalmajor Oskar Blmm (18841951), a recipient of the Knights Cross. Measuring 148x209mm, near very fine condition with light scuffing, some creasing, and one folding crease.