Original signature on original postcard, by the Commander of the 392. (Croatian) Infantry Division. Generalmajor Mickl supervised the formation of the predominantly Croatian manned division at the Austrian training area at D?llersheim and the division then transferred to Agram (Zagreb) in January 1944 for further training prior to deploying on anti-partisan operations in Croatia and on the Dalmatian coast. Promoted to Generalleutnant on the 1st of April 1944, Johann Mickl commanded the division for just over another year until he was severely wounded in the head during the difficult fighting in the Vratnik Pass near Senj on the 9th of April 1945. Although evacuated to a military hospital at Rijeka he died of his wounds the following day. Postcard in very fine condition.
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Acknowledgment of the Croatian Award Acknowledgment of the Croatian Award - Acknowledgment of the Croatian Award - measures 21cm x 17cm- of the Croatian Award Eiserne Zvonimir – Medaille am Kriegsband (Iron Zvonimir Medal with War Ribbon); by the gefreiter in 373. (kroat.) Infantry Division (also known as Tiger Division); dated 15.2.1944; in fine condition. With original signature of the Commander of the Division, Generalleutnant Eduard Aldrian. Translation of the reason for the award states: Paul Kunze – Ludwig Herbst – Private Ludwig Herbst has belonged to the division since May 21st 1943 and has performed his duties as beverage orderly in the casino. Through his assiduous work enthusiasm and his abilities, he has always aimed to do the best for the well-being of the officers. He has also placed his free-time in the service of his duties and therefore achieved an above-average performance.
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A Formal Croatian Document for the Award of the King Zvonimir Order; KORVETTENKAPITÄN KURT BESTHORN A formal large size document, 29cm x 36cm, for the award of Order of Crown of King Zvonimir 2nd Class with Swords, awarded to KORVETTENKAPITÄN KURT BESTHORN, dated September, 1942, with original signature in ink by Armed Forces Leader Kvaternik, on the left; on the right is original signature in ink of General Percevic, and with embossed seal in the bottom center; slightly stained, folded, in extremely fine condition. Footnote: Frigate captain Kurt Besthorn. 1939-1940 Naval Attache, Holland, 1943 Port Commander Le Havre, 1944 Port Commandant Ostend and Commander Denmark Section South Jutland, 1944-1945 Deputy Chief Adm Qu VI Sea Warfare Command of the War Navy. |
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Funeral of German Officer in Zagreb Funeral of German Officer in Zagreb - Two photos of a Funeral of German Officer in Zagreb (5. August 1942), 9x13cm; and one Photo of Croatian Volksdeutsche; fine condition.
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Of the fallen Ustasha Officer, 13x8cm, some staining to the photo, good condition.
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