Germany, Heer. Two Documents To Artillery Oberleutnant Hutner (Ek1)

The reasoning for the awarding of the Iron Cross 1st Class to Oberleutnant (first lieutenant) David Hutner. It is dated “in the field” to 6 January 1943 and was written and signed by another Oberleutnant and battery chief of the 4th battery of Artillery Regiment 109, the name is illegible. According to the document, Hutner participated in the campaigns against Poland, France, Greece, and Russia. He is characterised as a brave officer, skilled in leading his men, and never afraid to give it his all in the face of danger. Measuring 207 mm (w) x 296 mm (h), presenting two folding creases, two punched holes, fraying of the edges, and a few minor tears, remains better than fine.

A certificate stating that Oberleutnant Hutner, born 22 January 1915, received the Iron Cross 2nd Class on 2 July 1940 and the Iron Cross 1st Class on 3 January 1943, and that the original award certificates were destroyed by the enemy. Dated to 9 March 1943 and signed in blue ink by commander of the 2nd Detachment of Artillery Regiment 63, Hauptmann (captain) Otto Waechter, a recipient of the German Cross in Gold. Measuring 211 mm (w) x 150 mm (h), presenting a folding crease, two punched holes, light scuffing of the edges, and three minor tears, remains near very fine.