German Cross comes with the original owner's POW capture card, which was sent to his wife and noted his rank (MAJ), branchof Arms (Artillery) and Unit, and notes that he was captured un-wounded by the Americans. The card has been folded several times, but is legible. Heinrich Schmeerman won the German Cross in Gold on 11/1/1943 as a Captain with 7./AR 146 (Mot) . Accompanied by letter at time of consignor's purchase. Processing and shipping within the continental U.S. $30.00 plus 1.5% replacement cost insurance.