The Colonel Farnes Collection

A German Second World War Kreta Document Grouping.

A very fine group of six awards comprising:
* The complete Kreta cuff title citation, standard A5 size, once folded, top right corner torn away, standard printed style to Obergefreiten Theodor Salat as a member of 1./GEB.JAG.REGT.100 signed by Oberstleutnant and Regimental Commander, dated 17 June 1943
* Iron Cross Second Class citation, standard A5 size, folded once, to the same unit, dated 23 October 1941 signed by the General Major of the Division, Knights Cross holder Julius Wingel
* Infantry Assault Badge citation, larger A4 size, folded twice, slight rust stains to the left hand side, to the same recipient, same unit, date of award 29 October 1941, signed by Colonel Regimental Commander
* East Front Medal, field typed, date 28 September 1942 awarding Salat the Winter Medal in the East, folded twice, some tears to the right hand edge
* Wound Badge in black citation, same recipient, same unit, dated 10 May 1942, signed by Hospital Doctor
* The Bulgarian Soldiers Cross for Bravery, A5 size form, folded twice, slight rust stains, same recipient, same unit, dated 20 June 1942
* Together with a full page printout of a German war reporter dated August 1943 who accompanied a Mountain Troop Regiment. Much accompanying historical content on the history of the Division with reprinted photographs, generally good condition (7) £400-£500

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

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