Germany, Heer. A Congratulatory Letter By Nsdap District Leader To Oberfeldwebel Hugo Schmidt (Dkig) certificate_of_authenticity that “January” is spelled “Januar”

that “January” is spelled “Januar” in German

He was awarded the Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross on December 31

consisting of 1) A Hindenburg Cross with Swords (Commemorative Cross for the War 1914/18)

constructed of black nonmagnetic metal

It continued to be awarded unofficially by Ferdinand IV

Germany, Heer. A Congratulatory Letter By Nsdap District Leader To Oberfeldwebel Hugo Schmidt (Dkig) certificate_of_authenticity that “January” is spelled “Januar”A letter to Oberfeldwebel (master sergeant) Hugo Schmidt, dated to 18 March 1943, sent by Ernst Diedenhofen, NSDAP district leader of Birkenfeld Baumholder, which includes the city of Idar Oberstein, Schmidts hometown, congratulating him on receiving the German Cross in Gold. Signed in blue ink. Measuring 209 mm (w) x 296 mm (h), presenting multiple folding creases, two punched holes, overall creasing, and two minor tears, remains fair. Accompanied by