Offered are a pair of rare award documents for a Luftwaffe Fallschirmjäger Hauptmann who saw service with Deutsches Afrika Korps (DAK). The documents offered in this offering are:
One paper award document for the 'Ärmelband Afrika' (Armand Afrika), which has typed entries, a official ink unit stamping (L52600 - 2. Fallschirmjäger Division) and ink fascimile signature of Knights Cross recipeint Luftwaffe Field Marshal ALBERT KESSERLING.
One paper award document for the 'Erinnerungsmedaille für den italienisch-deutschen Feldzug in Afrika' (Italo-German Afrika Campaign Medal), which has typed entries, a official ink unit stamping (L52600 - 2. Fallschirmjäger Division) and ink fascimile signature of Knights Cross recipeint Luftwaffe Generalleutnant HERMANN-BERNHARD RAMCKE.
Both documents are in well preserved condition with light paper clip indentations noted to upper left hand corners (most likely from storage), light crease fold lines across the center of each document and small dimpling to upper right corner (again most likely from storage).
A check of the Luftwaffe Officer’s Career database for the holder of these documents (Hauptmann FRIEDERICH SOMMERMEYER) shows the following additional biographical information on his:
SOMMERMEYER, Friedrich. (DOB: 20.05.10). (W.B.K.Potsdam II). 01.12.39 Oberfeuerwerker promo to Oblt.(W)(RDA 01.10.35), with Lufthauptmuna Strelitz. 01.11.40 promo to Hptm. 11.42 Hptm., WaffenOffz. Stab/ Lw.-Jäger-Rgt. Barenthin. 1944 Ib/2. Fallschirmjäger-Div. (to 05.44). 01.06.44 promo to Maj. and appt Waffen u.Gerät Offz./2. Fsch.Jg.Div. (to 09.44). 00.44 in Stab/XI. Fliegerkorps
Really a very rare pair of Luftwaffe Fallschirmjäger award documents; priced to sell and not one too be missed!
Offered are a pair of rare award documents for a Luftwaffe Fallschirmjäger Hauptmann who saw service with Deutsches Afrika Korps (DAK). The documents offered in this offering are:
One paper award document for the 'Ärmelband Afrika' (Armand Afrika), which has typed entries, a official ink unit stamping (L52600 - 2. Fallschirmjäger Division) and ink fascimile signature of Knights Cross recipeint Luftwaffe Field Marshal ALBERT KESSERLING.
One paper award document for the 'Erinnerungsmedaille für den italienisch-deutschen Feldzug in Afrika' (Italo-German Afrika Campaign Medal), which has typed entries, a official ink unit stamping (L52600 - 2. Fallschirmjäger Division) and ink fascimile signature of Knights Cross recipeint Luftwaffe Generalleutnant HERMANN-BERNHARD RAMCKE.
Both documents are in well preserved condition with light paper clip indentations noted to upper left hand corners (most likely from storage), light crease fold lines across the center of each document and small dimpling to upper right corner (again most likely from storage).
A check of the Luftwaffe Officer’s Career database for the holder of these documents (Hauptmann FRIEDERICH SOMMERMEYER) shows the following additional biographical information on his:
SOMMERMEYER, Friedrich. (DOB: 20.05.10). (W.B.K.Potsdam II). 01.12.39 Oberfeuerwerker promo to Oblt.(W)(RDA 01.10.35), with Lufthauptmuna Strelitz. 01.11.40 promo to Hptm. 11.42 Hptm., WaffenOffz. Stab/ Lw.-Jäger-Rgt. Barenthin. 1944 Ib/2. Fallschirmjäger-Div. (to 05.44). 01.06.44 promo to Maj. and appt Waffen u.Gerät Offz./2. Fsch.Jg.Div. (to 09.44). 00.44 in Stab/XI. Fliegerkorps
Really a very rare pair of Luftwaffe Fallschirmjäger award documents; priced to sell and not one too be missed!
