{"product_id":"original-german-wwi-wwii-named-iron-cross-grouping-with-luftwaffe-soldbuch-gustav-viertel","title":"Original German WWI \u0026 WWII Named Iron Cross Grouping with Luftwaffe Soldbuch - Gustav Viertel","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Group. One-of-a-Kind. This is a great framed group named to German soldier \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGustav Viertel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, who served during both World Wars, and was awarded the Iron Cross, 2nd Class during World War I.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lot includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e- Viertel’s Iron Cross, 2nd Class, without ribbon.\u003cbr\u003e- Viertel’s original Iron Cross award certificate written out, for actions on \u003cstrong\u003e3.3.1918\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is signed \u003cstrong\u003e24. April 1918\u003c\/strong\u003e with a stamp for the \u003cstrong\u003e38th Infantry Division\u003c\/strong\u003e. His rank was \u003cstrong\u003eKraftwagenführer\u003c\/strong\u003e (motor vehicle driver). 8¼ x 6½”.\u003cbr\u003e- Viertel’s official Iron Cross certificate \u003cem\u003e“in the name of His Majesty the Emperor and King”\u003c\/em\u003e, signed \u003cstrong\u003eApril 26th, 1918\u003c\/strong\u003e. 8⅛ x 6½”.\u003cbr\u003e- Viertel’s 1914\/1918 Hindenburg “Honor Cross” award certificate dated \u003cstrong\u003eJanuary 16th, 1935\u003c\/strong\u003e. These were awarded for WWI Service in the 30s, partially to garner support for the newly instated party. 8¼ x 5⅞”.\u003cbr\u003e- Viertel’s Driver’s license (second copy) dated \u003cstrong\u003e1932\u003c\/strong\u003e with a photograph of him and several stamps. Very droopy material, great condition. Shows his birthdate as \u003cstrong\u003eNovember 17th, 1894\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e- Viertel’s Luftwaffe Soldbuch, with a photo of him in the interior cover, and his rank written as \u003cstrong\u003eFlieger\u003c\/strong\u003e, which was the lowest rank in the Luftwaffe. From the entires he appears to have joined very late in the war, so there isn’t a great deal of content.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA great named group to a veteran of World War I and World War II, ready for further research and display!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41900645613637,"sku":"ONSV23NOS152","price":495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONSV23NOS152__01.jpg?v=1726288721","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-german-wwi-wwii-named-iron-cross-grouping-with-luftwaffe-soldbuch-gustav-viertel","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}