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Maximillian Zitzelsberger Deathcard KIA August 1943

Maximillian Zitzelsberger Deathcard KIA August 1943

 

Here we have a deathcard of Obergerfreiter Maximillian Zitzelsberger who was awarded the Iron Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse (EK2/ Iron Cross Second Class),  Infanterie-Sturmabzeichen (Infantry Asssault badge) 

 

Maximillian Zitzelsberger was a shoemaker from Deggendorf ( A town in Bavaria, South Germany) and a carpenters son from Wolfertsried (Bavaria). 

 

Maximillian was involved in Heavy fighting in the East and died honourably in the field at the age of 29 and 9 Months.

 

This deathcard shows the information about Max on one side (Second photo which above info translates to) This detailed side has a Iron cross with a swastika in the middle. The very bottom information details religious script that the family would have on the card to memorialise their relation. 

 

The other side details a full size portrait photo of Maximillian in his M36 tunic of which a EK2 Ribbon can be seen and the top of the Infantry Assault badge in wear in the middle pleat of the breast pocket. The words "Ehre Seinem Andenken!" -  Honour His Memory

The Deathcard is 11cm x 7cm  

£7.00Price
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