Germany, Heer. A Clasp To The Iron Cross 2Nd Class Document, Pionier Battalion 157, 1939 Buy Now surface rust evident on the

surface rust evident on the metal L-shaped clip

addressed in black ink

Footnote: A “Förderndes Mitglied der SS” was an individual who did not formally join the Waffen-SS for active duty

as he was Mentioned in Despatches by Sir Douglas Haig

of which a notification will be made in the London Gazette

Germany, Heer. A Clasp To The Iron Cross 2Nd Class Document, Pionier Battalion 157, 1939 Buy Now surface rust evident on theThe 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.