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Grouping to Generalleutnant Kurt Schreiber serving as commander of the city of Hannover, "Kommandant Berlin", commander of 430 Division z.b.B and O.F.K.570 etc... See notes inside his Wehrpaß for more details on his unit history.
Heer Wehrpass. Issued on 27.12.1939. Original applied photo in general's uniform. His units from 6.3.1894 to 31.3.1943 are listed on pages 12, 13, and 14. Awards: 1914 Iron Cross 1st and 2nd Class, Hessian Medal for Bravery, Hamburg Hanseatic Cross, WWI Wound Badge in Black, Honor Cross of WWI, Air Defense Decoration 1st and 2nd Class, Clasp to 1939 Iron Cross 2nd Class, 1939 War Merit Cross 1st and 2nd Class with Swords, and other awards. Some of the awards listed are difficult to read.
A small extra paper with notes for his awards:
"Ustur 1. Klasse (Afghanistan)
….dienstzeichen (40 Jahre)
Spange zum E.K.II (1939)
Kriegsverdienstkreuz 1. u. 2. Klasse
Luftschutzkreuz 1. u. 2 Klasse"
Campaign list from 6.12.1914 until 24.6.1941. Also listed are all of his promotions up to Generalleutnant. The Wehrpass comes with all pages and an additional leather cover, which the Generalleutnantl himself attached.
Furthermore, a list showing all or most of his awards. Generalleutnant Schreiber was also awarded the Order of the White Elephant 5th Class, Prussian Long Service Award, Saxe-Ernestine House Order 3rd Class, Schaumburg-Lippe House Order 3rd and 4th Class, and Faithful Service Decoration for 40 years.
Generalfeldmarschall Wilhelm List commemorative plaque "Dank und Anerkennung" (Thanks and Recognition). "Dautert" artist's signature. Diameter: 10 cm.
Two hand-written address books, postcards, and documents.
Signs of use.