Germany, SS. A HIAG Tracing Service File for SS-Reiter Karl Hettwer Republic of an interesting example of Wehrmacht

an interesting example of Wehrmacht field gear utilized by two forces in near extremely fine condition

It remained the highest Order of Chivalry conferred by the Monarchy until it was permanently discontinued in 1830

measuring 38 mm x 45 mm

you gave your Son to / Save the World / You didn't count the cost / In blood and sacrifice

as well as an integral belt fastening closed with a black bakelite button

Germany, SS. A HIAG Tracing Service File for SS-Reiter Karl Hettwer Republic of an interesting example of Wehrmacht(SS Suchdienst Papier). A HIAG (Mutual Aid Association of Former Waffen SS Members) Tracing Service file for SS Reiter Karl Hettwer, who was born on 26 July 1926 in Giemannsdorf (now Gowinowice, Poland), and who served with the 37th SS Volunteer Cavalry Division Ltzow. His last known whereabouts were in Posen (now Pozna, Poland) on 19 January 1945 as the Red Army advanced west. The request for information was filed by his brother, Willi. The file