Provisional certificate of possession Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross Hugo Primozic
Preliminary Award Document for the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross, issued to Hugo Primozic. Dated 19 September 1942, confirming the award to Wachtmeister and platoon leader of the St. Geschütz Brigade 667. Signed by the High Command of the Army (OKH).
This document certifies the awarding of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross to Hugo Primozic. It carries the official seal and signature of the German Army High Command and served as a valid proof of the award until the final certificate was issued.
At the time of the award, Hugo Primozic held the rank of Wachtmeister and platoon leader in the Artillery Brigade 667. The certificate is dated 19 September 1942 and confirms his high military distinction.
Historical Context: Knight's Cross Award Certificates
A Preliminary Award Document was issued as an interim certificate for the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross until the final document was prepared. It served as an official confirmation of the decoration.
The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross was one of the highest German awards for bravery and leadership during the Second World War. Possession documents officially confirmed the awardee until the formal parchment was delivered.
Original documents with names, units, dates and official signatures are highly valued among collectors, as they provide a direct link between the award and its recipient, and illustrate the procedure of military awards.