German WWII German Police document Grouping to Heinrich Forschner
Meister der Gendarmerie Heinrich Forschner
Two matching historical award/promotion documents belonging to the same career police officer.
Document 1: War Merit Cross 2nd Class Award Document (Kriegsverdienstkreuz 2. Klasse)
Award: Kriegsverdienstkreuz 2. Klasse
Date of Issue: September 1, 1941
Location: Berlin
Recipient Rank: Meister der Gendarmerie Heinrich Forschner
Official standard award certificate featuring Gothic typography, embossed state seal impression, and official ink signatures. Issued directly from Berlin to honor meritorious service behind the lines or in administrative/police duties during the war.
Document 2: Promotion Certificate to Bezirks-Leutnant der Gendarmerie
Promotion: Promoted to Bezirks-Leutnant der Gendarmerie
Date of Issue: August 9, 1943
Location: Strassburg (Strasbourg)
Issuing Authority: Der Chef der Zivilverwaltung im Elsass (Head of Civil Administration in Alsace), Verwaltungss- und Polizeiabteilung
Description: Large-format formal promotion document featuring a prominent national eagle and swastika header, detailed text outlining his duties and loyalty to the state, an official purple ink unit stamp (Der Chef der Zivilverwaltung im Elsass – Verwaltungs- und Polizeiabteilung), and a clear hand-signature.
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