Germany, Heer. A Congratulatory Letter By Nsdap District Leader To Oberfeldwebel Hugo Schmidt (Dkig) Archive A Maltese cross constructed of

A Maltese cross constructed of silver with red enameled arms

measuring 93 mm (w) x 42 mm (h)

yellow enamel chipping evident on two star points

He joined the Prussian army in 1894 and was promoted to Second Lieutenant the next year

Germany, Heer. A Congratulatory Letter By Nsdap District Leader To Oberfeldwebel Hugo Schmidt (Dkig) Archive A Maltese cross constructed ofA letter to Oberfeldwebel (master sergeant) Hugo Schmidt, dated to 18 March 1943, sent by Ernst Diedenhofen, NSDAP district leader of Birkenfeld Baumholder, which includes the city of Idar Oberstein, Schmidts hometown, congratulating him on receiving the German Cross in Gold. Signed in blue ink. Measuring 209 mm (w) x 296 mm (h), presenting multiple folding creases, two punched holes, overall creasing, and two minor tears, remains fair. Accompanied by