From Andreas Thies auction : Oberwachtmeister (later Oberleutnant) Otto Ude was awarded the Knight's Cross on 15 January 1941 for his services as Oberwachtmeister in the battles near Pustynja/Russia. A comprehensive report on the course of the battle is enclosed.
Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. Iron core with silver frame. An example of the Steinhauer & Lück production (A - type). Silver stamp on the reverse, so-called micro "800". Jump ring added after 1945. On the sewn collar section. Iron core with defects on both sides and repainted in places. Much worn original example with history ("combat wear").Provisional certificate of possession of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross dated 15.1.1943 to Oberwachtmeister Ude , 1st / Radf. Dept. 30.The provisional certificate of possession is dated 16 January 1943 with the original signature of Major General Rudolf Schmundt and the official seal of the Army Personnel Office.Comes with a letter of congratulations from the mayor of Einbeck (30 January 1943) and the mayor of Hanover (12 February 1943).Bronze melee clasp, fine zinc finish with magnetic plate. On pin. Manufacturer's mark of the company FFL (Friedrich Linden Lüdenscheid) and the usual Peekhaus inscription on the reverse. Comes with certificate of possession for the 1st level of the Nahkampfspange dated 7 August 1943, with original signature of the division commander.Golden wounded badge (denazified). Non-ferrous metal version, gold-plated, on pin. Manufacturer's mark "30" of the Vienna Main Mint on the reverse. Certificate of ownership for the Wounded Badge in gold dated 9 September 1943, with original signature of the division commander.Iron Cross 1st class 1939, non-magnetic core with silver-plated frame. On a broad pin. Comes with the Iron Cross 1st Class award certificate dated 29 August 1941, with original signature of the commander of the 30th Division, Lieutenant General v. Tippelskirch.Iron Cross 2nd Class 1939, iron centre with silver-plated frame. On the original ribbon. Comes with the Iron Cross 2nd Class award certificate dated 1 July 1941, with OU of the commander of the 30th Division, Lieutenant General v. Tippelskirch.General assault badge. Hollow embossed non-ferrous metal design, silver-plated. On a round pin. Pin hook broken off. Comes with a certificate of ownership for the assault badge dated 10 October 1941, with original signature of the commander of the 30th Division, Lieutenant General v. Tippelskirch.Silver wounded badge. Fine zinc finish, on pin. Manufacturer's mark "L/22" of Glaser & Sohn, Dresden on the reverse. Comes with a certificate of ownership for the silver wounded badge dated 11 October 1942, with original signature of the division commander.Black wounded badge. Black lacquered iron version, on pin. Comes with a certificate of possession for the black wounded badge dated 30 September 1942, with original signature of the division commander.Eastern Medal. Fine zinc finish, partially silver-plated. On the original ribbon, maker's mark "88" of the Werner Redo company, Saarlautern, in the eyelet.Special Paris pass of the 30th Division, with original signature of the squadron commander.News sheet 1/45 of the Div.-Füs.-Btl.30 from Jan. 1945.Comprehensive documentation on the military career, copies of the personnel files, assessment, summary of the operations and battles participated in from 7 Sept. 1939 - 21 June 1941, service career, promotion proposal to officer.12 beautiful original photos including the Knight's Cross award and reception with Dr Goebbels, as well as 5 repro photos (one with original signature of the recipient).Beautiful, extensive estate of this brave Knight's Cross bearer of the enlisted and non-commissioned officer ranks who was promoted to officer for his bravery.Very unusual and extremely rare as a Knight's Cross award to a member of a bicycle division.
Medals and decorations of Otto Ude (front and back).
Vorläufiges Besitzzeugnis (preliminary award document) of the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes for Otto Ude.
Nahkampfspange in Bronze certificate for Otto Ude.
Eisernes Kreuz I.Klasse certificate for Otto Ude.
Eisernes Kreuz II.Klasse certificate for Otto Ude.
Allgemeines-Sturmabzeichen certificate for Otto Ude.
Verwundetenabzeichen in Gold certificate for Otto Ude.
Verwundetenabzeichen in Silber certificate for Otto Ude.
Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz certificate for Otto Ude.
Letter of congratulations for the newly awarded Ritterkreuz from the mayor of Einbeck.
Letter of congratulations for the newly awarded Ritterkreuz from the mayor of Hannover.
Nachrichtenblatt dated January 1945.
Clearance permit in Paris.
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