Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

A German Second World War Paratrooper War Service Cross Second Class with Swords Citation.

A5 size citation, folded twice, punch holed for filing, some edge staining, awarded to Oberjager Werner Heidemann, dated 1 September 1944 for service during the campaign in Italy. Heidemann was a member of 3rd Battalion Fallschirmjager Regiment 11, with the pen signature of General Major and Divisional Commander Trettner, who was holder of the Knights Cross with Oak Leaves. First formed in Italy, the unit saw action in January 1944 at Anzio and was on continuous contact with the enemy to the end of the war, reasonable condition £70-£90

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Colonel Farnes Collection.

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