(Heer Verleihungsurkunde). An award document for a 1939 Iron Cross II Class, constructed of off-white paper stock with black ink, named to “GEFREITEN KUTZ”, 6. Kompanie, Grenadier-Regiment 479, awarded on 7 November 1943, featuring a handwritten signature of Oberst (later Generalleutnant) Eugen-Heinrich Bleyer (Knight’s Cross), then-Commander of 258. Infanterie-Division, measuring 140 mm (w) x 200 mm (h), with a central folding crease and minor soiling evident, in overall extremely fine condition.
Footnote: The timing of the award suggests that Kutz was involved in combat during the Battle of the Dnieper, as his division attempted to prevent the Red Army from establishing bridgeheads across the aforementioned river.

