The collection includes: preliminary Iron Cross 2nd Class certificate; Wound Badge in Black certificate; honour badge certificate of veteran’s association.
The preliminary Iron Cross 2nd Class certificate is named to Musketier (private) Gustav Hackenberg of the 6th Company of Infantry Regiment 143. It is dated “in the field” to August 25, 1916. Measuring 210 mm (w) x 163 mm (h), presenting two folding creases, three noticeable rips, light scuffing, age-related discolouration, and a line of small holes along the horizontal crease, remains fair.
The Wound Badge in Black certificate is named to Unteroffizier (NCO) Hackenberg of the same unit, and dated “in the field” to June 11, 1918. Measuring 208 mm (w) x 163 mm (h), presenting two folding creases, light scuffing of the edges, and noticeable blotches of discolouration, remains fine.
The veteran’s association honour badge was awarded by the League of Former 143rds, for members of the 4th Lower Alsace Infantry Regiment 143 (part of the National Socialist Reich Warrior League “Kyffhäuserbund”). In the certificate it is stated that Hackenberg, born November 2, 1889, was awarded the silver honour badge on March 7, 1941. Measuring 217 mm (w) x 149 mm (h), presenting a folding crease and light scuffing of the edges, remains very fine.