Germany, Heer. An Iron Cross Ii Class Document, Signed By Oak Leaves Winner Generalmajor Hans Schlemmer, 1942 Archive fighting as a paratrooper with

fighting as a paratrooper with the Battalion Graßmehl of the 1st Paratrooper Division during the Sicily campaign

and afterwards in France

on a full length period original ribbon

each constructed of inner green Russian braid surrounded by bright gilded wire Russian braids with evenly spaced interwoven green Vs

He "qualified" and was "recommended to be placed on the eligible list for possible later appointment as Aviation Cadet and flight training"

Germany, Heer. An Iron Cross Ii Class Document, Signed By Oak Leaves Winner Generalmajor Hans Schlemmer, 1942 Archive fighting as a paratrooper withThe 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.