S S Officer's D K

[Bob Coleman]

This Cross Was Awarded Postumously To Sturmbannfuhrer Alfred Arnold Jr., Who Was Killed On 10 October, 1944, While Serving As A Battalion Commander Of
S S Panzer Brigade " Gross" In Latvia. Arnold Was The Son Of S S Brigadefuhrer Alfred Arnold, A Large Land Owner, Head Of The Local Reichsnahrsted And A High Ranking Gau Level Political Leader.

[Bob Coleman]

Original Keitel Signature

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[Robert P.]

Outstanding group Bob,

Who is the maker of the cross, please? It looks to be in excellent condition, as well as the case and award document.

Robert

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[Bob Hritz]

Stunning!

Bob Hritz

[Sal Williams]

I always look forward to your threads Bob, thanks!

[Jay V.]

Hi Bob
Nice DK Thanks for sharing another nice badge!!! Jay

[Bob Coleman]

Outstanding group Bob,

Who is the maker of the cross, please? It looks to be in excellent condition, as well as the case and award document.

Robert

THE D K WAS, OF COURSE, NEVER WORN. THIS IS A SMALL SECTION OF ARNOLD'S MATERIAL THAT WAS PURCHASED FROM HIS SISTER AROUND NINE YEARS AGO. THE GROUP INCLUDED ALL OF HIS DECORATIONS, NEARLY 300 PERSONAL DOCUMENTS, A COMPLETE UNIFORM, A DOG TAG, SEVERAL FRAMED STUDIO PORTRAITS, TWO PHOTO ALBUMS AND OVER 200 LOOSE PHOTOS, A BOOK FULL OF LETTERS OF CONDOLENCE LETTERS THAT READS LIKE A WHO'S WHO OF NAZI GERMANY, THE FAMILY GUEST BOOK AND EVEN A SOVIET BULLET THAT WAS PULLED OUT OF ARNOLD'S SHOULDER ON A PREVIOUS WOUND.
IT IS FORTUNATE THAT THE DEALER WHO BOUGHT THIS MATERIAL KEPT IT TOGETHER AND DID NOT BREAK IT UP.

[bnz. 42]

Very nice cross, Bob, can you post his uniform? would love to see it too

[DavidB]

Had a feeling this cross was only the tip of a iceberg to a great grouping!
Lovely cross and document.

In the photo you posted of him, is the EK1 airbrushed in?

David

[clevischi]

A really jewel!