255 Medal and Document Grouping of Oberfeldwebel Hans Krämer, Transportfliegergeschwader 2, Recipient of the German Cross in Gold..
German cross in gold. Cupal and tombac version, the swastika enameled. Reverse fitted with pin with maker's mark "20" of the company C.F. Zimmermann, Pforzheim. Beautiful, worn example with minimal wear-related scratches in the black enamel, but without chips.
Comes with award certificate to Sergeant Major Hans Krämer. Dated December 5, 1944, with embossed seal and facsimile signature of Reichsmarschall Hermann Göring and countersignature of Generaloberst Loerzer.
Iron Cross 1st Class 1939. Iron core with silver plated frame. On pin with maker's mark "100" of Wächtler & Lange. Much worn copy with corresponding traces of use. Comes with award certificate to Feldwebel Johann Krämer K.G. z.b.V. 600 3rd St., dated 9.10.1942. With service seal and original signature.
Iron Cross 2nd Class. Iron core with silver plated frame. On original ribbon. Comes with award certificate to Sergeant Johann Krämer, dated 04.03. 1943. With service seal and original signature of Field Marshal Kesselring.
AIr Gunner's Badge with Lightning Bolts. Tombac version silver plated. Maker's mark "C.E.JUNCKER BERLIN SW" on the reverse of the eagle. Fitted with pin. Catch probably replaced during the war period with a wide shackle, therefore small soldering spots on the back of the wreath and eagle. In the wreath incised inscription: "Fiebig". Much worn badge, probably exchanged among the recipients with corresponding traces of use. Just because of this very beautiful and attractive. Comes with award certificate to NCO Johann Krämer, dated 07.10.1940. With seal and original signature of a Lieutenant General.
Front flight reconnaissance clasp in gold with pendant "300". Fine zinc finish. Reverse fitted with pin. Retaining pin of pendant loosened on one side, but present (easily restorable).
Award certificate for the Frontflugspange für Transportflieger in Gold to Bordfunker Feldwebel Johann Krämer, dated 15.06.1942. With seal and original signature of a Colonel (Lufttransportführer b. Gen. Qu.).
Eastern Medal. Fine zinc finish. Comes with award certificate to Sergeant Johann Krämer, dated 9.10.1942. With seal and original signature of a Colonel (Lufttransportführer).
Black wounded badge. Lacquered iron version, on pin. Maker's mark "32" (W. Hobachter, Vienna) on reverse. Comes with award certificate to Oberfeldwebel Johann Krämer, dated 17.01.1944. With seal and original signature of the group commander.
Commemorative medal for the Italian - German campaign in Africa. Non-ferrous metal, on original ribbon. Comes with certificate for Sergeant Krämer, dated 15.07.1943. With original signature of the squadron commodore.
Romania: Medal for the Crusade against Communism with clasp "CRIMEIA". Non-ferrous metal, on original ribbon.
Certificate of Appointment to the rank of Sergeant Major, dated January 1, 1944, with official seal and original signature of the Squadron Commodore, Transport Aviation Squadron 2.
Award certificate for the Luftwaffe Honour Goblet for Special Achievement in the Air War to Sergeant Johann Krämer "in recognition of his outstanding bravery and special successes as a transport pilot." Dated August 30, 1943, with embossed seal and facsimile signature of Reichsmarschall Hermann Göring and countersignature of Generaloberst Loerzer.
All awards in black storage case with hinged inner lid to hold the award documents. The certificates, except for the Bestallung, unperforated and in good condition, some slightly creased, or folded.
Very nice and rare, authentic grouping of a transport pilot who was awarded the German Cross in Gold for his bravery.