Germany, Wehrmacht. A Formal Promotion Document for Oberst Walther Hiersemenzel, with Keitel Signature consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac measuring 26 mm (w) x

measuring 26 mm (w) x 46 mm (h) inclusive of its eagle and integral ring

62 mm x 40

sewn together to form a skirt for ear and neck protection

Two Medals for the Victory over Germany in the Great Patriotic War 1941-1945

An insertion slot set into the pommel retains a functional push-button spring release

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Formal Promotion Document for Oberst Walther Hiersemenzel, with Keitel Signature consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac measuring 26 mm (w) x(Wehrmacht Ernennungsurkunde fr einen Oberstleutnant zum Oberst). Constructed of off white paper stock and presented in multi coloured ink, named to WALTHER HIERSEMENZEL, promoting the recipient from the rank of Oberstleutnant to Oberst, issued from Fhrer Headquarters on 18 January 1942 with an effective date of 1 February, certified by the facsimile signature of AH and the handwritten signature of Generalfeldmarschall Wilhelm Keitel (Knights Cross of