The Colonel Farnes Collection

A German Second World War Afrika Korps Document Grouping.

Three important documents for an Afrika Korps Obergefreiten, comprising:
* The standard printed citation for the Armelband Afrika A5 size, folded once, punch holed for filing to Obergefreiten Heinrich Tholke as part of the 1st Artillery Abteilung 75, which served in North Africa from the start of their campaign, involved with the newly formed 5th Light Division, this citation has been laid onto card as it is frail, dated 15 December 1943, pen signed by Colonel and Regiment Commander
* A Wound Badge in black citation awarded to the same recipient, Heinrich Tholke of the 5./PZ.GREN.REGT.394, date of award 7 July 1943, pen signed by Captain and Battalion Commander, again frail and laid onto a card, punch holed for filing
* Third Reich Kenkart, a photograph of Tholke issued in Celle October 1938, pen signed by himself. After Africa his unit joined the 21st Panzer Division and he was further wounded in Russia in September 1943; together with accompanying documentation from the divisional history, generally good condition (3) £300-£400

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

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