STATE SECRETARY FOR THE RUSSIAN PROTECTOR IN THINGS AND IN MORAVA, PRAGUE, inv. 2371, sig. 109-12/16

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20 W-Gruf. September 5, 1942. -5. IX.1942 Mu 1.) Fieldpost! To Major d.R. Dr. v. Burgsdorff, fieldpost number 26580. Dear Lord v. Schlosssdorff ! The Führer gave you the war service cross l.Class without swords under the l.9. d.Js. I warmly congratulate you on this high award. I have the certificate of possession delivered to your wife's wife, while the decoration itself, along with a certified certificate of ownership, is sent to you by the mediation of the authorized military officer. With best regards and salvation Hitler ! 30433 Your 2.)