Bidding on 1468 lots has ended on 2nd December 2018. 86% of all lots sold
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Grouping to Rudolf Busch serving with 2./Grenadier-Regiment 184.
Certificates to 1939 Iron Cross 1st and 2nd Class. Both signed by Generalleutnant Helmuth Weidling (Knight's Cross with Oak Leaves winner). Furthermore certificates to Wound Badge in black, silver and gold, Infantry Assault Badge in silver and Close Combat Clasp in bronze. All certificates were glued in the photo album. The album also reports his military service very well and consists dates of his campaigns. It comes with twelve photos. Including a nice Knight's Cross winner portrait photo.
His awards were attached to the front cover of the photo album. Close Combat Clasp in bronze, Wound Badge in gold (well worn), Infantry Assault Badge in silver, ribbon to 1939 Iron Cross 2nd Class as well as 1957 type miniature pin. The pin comes with a miniature to German Cross in gold, however, we can not prove the awarding. Please note that for some German Cross recipients, there are no records available. Maybe the pins of the badges were removed.
Soldbuch issued on 20. April 1942 without photos. All his awards noted on page 22. Including 16 listed close combat days in 1943 and 1944.
Furthermore several documents and photos of family members (partly postwar). Please see pictures for more details.
Used condition.