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Sturmgeschütz-Abt. 197 document grouping to OGefr. Schröder

Sturmgeschütz-Abt. 197 document grouping to OGefr. Schröder

LOT 53-0388
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Auction ended        10th July 2021  |  06:18 pm CEST
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PERIOD 1918 — 1945
COUNTRY Germany 1918 - 1945
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COUNTRY Germany 1918 - 1945
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PERIOD 1918 — 1945
COUNTRY Germany 1918 - 1945
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Germany 1918 - 1945


Description

A nice document grouping to Obergefreiten Franz Schröder serving with Panzer-Jäger-Regiment 656 and schwere Panzerjäger-Abteilung 653 as well as Sturmgeschütz-Abteilung 197. He was killed in action on 9.1.1945 at Rimling (near Bitche). Franz Schröder's Jagdtiger 134 was completely destroyed by a direct hit from an American bazooka. All crew members died. The battle and the destroyed Jagdtiger are documented in a book. 

Certificate to Krim Shield. Field made. Issued on 11.11.1942. Facsimile signature by Generalfeldmarschall Erich von Manstein. 

Certificate to East Medal. Issued on 12.9.1942. Signed by an Oberstleutnant. 

Certificate to 1939 Iron Cross 2nd Class. Issued on 19.7.1943. Signed by General der Infanterie Lothar Rendulic (Knight's Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords winner). The schwere Panzerjäger-Abteilung 653 was equipped with "Ferdinand/Elefant" tank destroyers. 

Certificate to Tank Assault Badge in Silver. Issued on 16.8.1943. Signed by Hauptmann Georg Baumunk (German Cross in Gold and Heer Honor Roll Clasp winner). 

Including his Third Reich workbook and Deutsche Arbeitsfront membership booklet. 

Postwar research material.

 


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