WWII German Sterbebild Death Card Josef Kronbichler EK1 & 2, IAB, Russian Front

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This listings is for a genuine and original WWII German Army Sterbebild.
Sterbebild are also known as Funeral Cards or Death Notices.
The vast majority of Germans in World War II were Catholics.
Like many funeral services today, a small card (usually baseball card size) were printed with a photo and brief history of the deceased.
This custom has existed for several centuries and was very prevalent during the Second World War.
This particular card was printed in remembrance of:
Josef Kronbichler
Josef was a Sergeant and Platoon Commander in an Infantry-Engineer Unit
He was awarded the Iron Cross 1st and 2nd Classes, Silver Infantry Assault, Russian Front and other awards.
He fell on August 19, 1943 after 4 years of front line service near Smolensk at the age of 24.
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