citation Iron Cross Citation Niederlande

[pieter1012]

Some time ago I bought this Iron Cross Citation from a reputable dealer in Germany. My interest in it was the connection with my country; it was awarded just before the end of the war for actions in The Netherlands. I compared general Blaskowitz's signature with some other documents on internet and it looked OK.  Also, the general feeling of the document gives me confidence it is an original, but any comments by more knowledgeable forum members will be appreciated

I also enclose a postcard I had already, of the surrender of the German army in The Netherlands by Blaskowitz on 5 May 1945. He is sitting on the right side in the middle. At the far left end of the table is Prince Bernhard of The Netherlands, commander of the Dutch liberation forces.

Thanks and regards,

Pieter

Edited October 17, 2016 by hucks216

[hucks216]

Interesting late war document and with a signature not often seen on award citations. Nice item.

[pieter1012]

Hucks,

thanks for your comment. I didn't know there are not so many award documents signed by general Blaskowitz around. As I wrote earlier, I bought it because it is an Iron Cross document awarded for actions in The Netherlands, as from April 1945 Blaskowitz became commander of the German forces in The Netherlands.

regards, Pieter