Original German WWI Hindenburg Cross with Named Award Document – 1935
An original German Honor Cross of the World War 1914/1918 with Swords (Ehrenkreuz für Frontkämpfer), commonly known as the Hindenburg Cross, accompanied by an original award certificate dated March 26, 1935.
The certificate was issued to Ernst Kneisel, identified as a Kraftfahrer (driver), residing in Langeln, Germany.
Historical Background
The Honor Cross of the World War 1914/1918 was instituted on July 13, 1934, by Reich President Paul von Hindenburg to commemorate German participation in the First World War.
Three principal versions of the decoration were established: the combatant's cross with swords, the noncombatant's cross without swords, and a version for surviving next of kin of fallen servicemen.
The Frontkämpfer version, distinguished by its crossed swords, was awarded to qualifying veterans who had participated in front-line military service during the war.
Following Hindenburg's death in August 1934, the decoration continued to be awarded under the National Socialist government, becoming one of the most widely distributed German First World War commemorative decorations.
Original Award Document
The accompanying certificate provides a direct historical connection to the original recipient.
The document records the following information:
Recipient: Ernst Kneisel
Occupation/designation: Kraftfahrer (Driver)
Residence: Langeln
Decoration: Ehrenkreuz für Frontkämpfer
Date of issue: March 26, 1935
Place of issue: Pinneberg, Germany
Issuing authority: Der Landrat (District Administrator)
Document reference: No. 5655/3
The certificate bears the official district seal and an authorized signature.
Collector Significance
While individual Hindenburg Crosses are relatively common, surviving examples accompanied by their original named award documents offer additional historical and research interest.
The named certificate provides a starting point for further research into the recipient's military service and personal history.
Item Details
Country: Germany
Period: Third Reich / First World War veteran recognition
Decoration: Honor Cross of the World War 1914/1918 with Swords
Established: July 13, 1934
Document date: March 26, 1935
Recipient: Ernst Kneisel
Issuing district: Pinneberg
Included: Hindenburg Cross with ribbon and original named award document
Condition: Original period wear and aging; see photographs
An attractive named grouping for collectors of German First World War memorabilia, Hindenburg Crosses, military award documents, and Third Reich-era veteran decorations.
Original German WWI Hindenburg Cross with Named Award Document – 1935
An original German Honor Cross of the World War 1914/1918 with Swords (Ehrenkreuz für Frontkämpfer), commonly known as the Hindenburg Cross, accompanied by an original award certificate dated March 26, 1935.
The certificate was issued to Ernst Kneisel, identified as a Kraftfahrer (driver), residing in Langeln, Germany.
Historical Background
The Honor Cross of the World War 1914/1918 was instituted on July 13, 1934, by Reich President Paul von Hindenburg to commemorate German participation in the First World War.
Three principal versions of the decoration were established: the combatant's cross with swords, the noncombatant's cross without swords, and a version for surviving next of kin of fallen servicemen.
The Frontkämpfer version, distinguished by its crossed swords, was awarded to qualifying veterans who had participated in front-line military service during the war.
Following Hindenburg's death in August 1934, the decoration continued to be awarded under the National Socialist government, becoming one of the most widely distributed German First World War commemorative decorations.
Original Award Document
The accompanying certificate provides a direct historical connection to the original recipient.
The document records the following information:
Recipient: Ernst Kneisel
Occupation/designation: Kraftfahrer (Driver)
Residence: Langeln
Decoration: Ehrenkreuz für Frontkämpfer
Date of issue: March 26, 1935
Place of issue: Pinneberg, Germany
Issuing authority: Der Landrat (District Administrator)
Document reference: No. 5655/3
The certificate bears the official district seal and an authorized signature.
Collector Significance
While individual Hindenburg Crosses are relatively common, surviving examples accompanied by their original named award documents offer additional historical and research interest.
The named certificate provides a starting point for further research into the recipient's military service and personal history.
Item Details
Country: Germany
Period: Third Reich / First World War veteran recognition
Decoration: Honor Cross of the World War 1914/1918 with Swords
Established: July 13, 1934
Document date: March 26, 1935
Recipient: Ernst Kneisel
Issuing district: Pinneberg
Included: Hindenburg Cross with ribbon and original named award document
Condition: Original period wear and aging; see photographs
An attractive named grouping for collectors of German First World War memorabilia, Hindenburg Crosses, military award documents, and Third Reich-era veteran decorations.
