Award cert Question

[ned kelly]

Hi everyone,
I am one of the many that collect Award Docs but can't read German.
Can someone help with this?
When an award is signed and then typed under is something like
Leutnant
u.stellv.Kommandeur d.14.Inf.div
Does this mean 'signed on behalf of the Commander of 15 inf Division-or am I way out on this one?
Thanks for your time
glenn.

[jazz24ffm]

"u.stellv." is "und stellvertretender" which means in this context "leutnant and acting (alternate) commander..."

hope this helps........

[Rick Research]

"stellv." is actually the abbreviation for "deputy," in this usage. An "acting" temporary commander used another abbreviation to indicate that: "m.d.F.b." or "m.W.d.G.b." A "Leutnant" could NEVER be a deputy divisional commander.

[jazz24ffm]

we both mean the same, just a haziness in translation.....

[ned kelly]

Thanks Guys,
Thant has made alot of sense to me-Hey Rick the example I used I totally made up and I was wondering if anyone would comment on my Rank that I used!
Thanks guys
Till next time......
Glenn.