Germany, Luftwaffe. An Unusual Promotion Document to NCO Ludwig Hadler; Construction Battalion
Measuring 209x297mm, better than very fine condition with a folding crease, some overall creasing, light scuffing, and a small rip at the top. The document states that Gefreiter (Lance Corporal) Ludwig Hadler of the 2nd Company of Luftwaffe Construction Battalion 21 in Luftgau XI (Hanover) has been promoted to Unteroffizier (NCO), effective October 1, 1941. This is quite unusual, as the next rank would normally be Obergefreiter (Corporal). The document is dated to October 1, 1941 and signed in black ink by a Captain and Battalion Commander, his name could be Lindemann or similar. The document came from the collection of George Petersen.