(Heer Verleihungsurkunde). An award document for a 1939 Iron Cross II Class, constructed of off-white paper stock with black ink, named to “GEFREITEN ALFRED FRANZ”, 2. Kompanie, Kradschützen-Bataillon 34, awarded on 20 April 1942, featuring a handwritten signature of Generalmajor Heinrich Eberbach (Knight’s Cross with Oak Leaves), then-Commander of 4. Panzer-Division, measuring 142 mm (w) x 200 mm (h), with a central folding crease evident, in overall extremely fine condition.