Germany, HJ. A Rare Award Document for a 1939 National Trade Competition Victor’s Award Document to Heinz Harder certificate_of_authenticity presently functional

presently functional

A Heer Gebirgsjäger EM/NCO’s sleeve insignia

regarded the loss of the Lusitania as an event which stemmed directly from the bewildering irresponsibility of the British Government and the Cunard Steamship Company in allowing the return of the liner from New York to Liverpool at a time of intense U-boat activity

crossed swords mounted on the enamel at the centre of the cross

Germany, HJ. A Rare Award Document for a 1939 National Trade Competition Victor’s Award Document to Heinz Harder certificate_of_authenticity presently functional(HJ Reichssiegerabzeichen Urkunde). Constructed of off white paper stock with multi coloured ink, the obverse bearing a carefully printed dedication to Heinz Harder, who achieved the distinction of Reichssieger (National Victor) in the 1939 National Trade Competition for prowess in iron and metal shipbuilding, issued in Berlin, certified by the handwritten signatures of Reichsorganisationsleiter (Reich Organization Leader) Dr. Robert Ley and