Germany, Ss. A Fine Document Group To The 5Th Ss Polizei, Regiment 16 Newly Listed Due to his brutal methods

Due to his brutal methods he acquired the nickname “Bloody Ferdinand” (Blutiger Ferdinand) and became Hitler’s favourite commander

the Grand Cross of the Legion d'Honneur of France (1930)

Franco-Prussian War (1870-1871)

He continued his service after the war with the Lincoln and Welland Regiment and was awarded the Colonial Auxiliary Forces Long Service Medal

otherwise remains in near extremely fine condition

Germany, Ss. A Fine Document Group To The 5Th Ss Polizei, Regiment 16 Newly Listed Due to his brutal methodsThis is a very fine group of documents presented to Ewald Woiwod of the 5th SS Police Regiment 16; 1) The War Merit Cross Second Class with Swords document measures 210 mm x 148 mm, and is well preserved, without major signs of wear or use, but with two hole punches on the left side of the document. 2) The Infantry Assault Badge document is issued to Zugwachtmeister d. SchP. (der Schutzpolizei) Ewald Woidod of the 5th SS Polizei Regiment 16, at the