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Paratrooper Document and Photo Grouping to Feldwebel (Sergeant) Hans Conrad

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Paratrooper Document and Photo Grouping to Feldwebel (Sergeant) Hans ConradParatrooper Document and Photo Grouping to Feldwebel (Sergeant) Hans Conrad The grouping consists of the following: 1) Small snapshot of Conrad wearing full paratrooper gear the caption on the reverse reads December 1940, just before my first jump at 10 degrees Celsius (14 degrees Fahrenheit); next, a postcard size photo of Conrad with a comrade in the photo, Conrad wears his Iron Cross 1st Class medal and Iron Cross 2nd Class ribbon; last, three

Paratrooper Document and Photo Grouping to Feldwebel (Sergeant) Hans Conrad-The grouping consists of the following:

1) Small snapshot of Conrad wearing full paratrooper gear— the caption on the reverse reads December 1940, just before my first jump at -10 degrees Celsius (14 degrees Fahrenheit); next, a postcard size photo of Conrad with a comrade — in the photo, Conrad wears his Iron Cross 1st Class medal and Iron Cross 2nd Class ribbon; last, three large PX photos showing paratrooper training jumps - these mass-produced photos were sold at shops at military bases (known as military exchanges or PXs in American terminology);

2) Large, early award document for the Fallschirmschützenabzeichen (Paratrooper Badge) issued in Berlin on 11 February 1941. Document has a facsimile signature of Generalleutnant Gustav Kastner-Kirdorf (awarded the German Cross in Gold on 21 April 1943; committed suicide in Berchtesgaden on 4 May 1945);

3) Award document for the Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse (Iron Cross 2nd Class) issued on 12 June 1941, showing that Oberjäger Conrad was assigned to the 14. Sturm-Regiment (14th Company of the Assault Regiment). The document is signed by Generalmajor Eugen Meindl, the Commander of the elite paratrooper Sturm-Regiment (Assault Regiment);

4) Award document for the Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse (Iron Cross 1st Class) issued on 22 June 1941, also showing that Oberjäger Conrad was assigned to the 14. Sturm-Regiment. This document is signed by General der Flieger (Full General), Kurt Student, the Kommandierender General der Fallschirmjäger (Commanding General of Paratroopers. Conrad's Iron Cross documents were awarded to him for his actions during the invasion of Crete in May 1941 (the Meindl and Student signatures are absolutely top shelf for such a Crete document grouping);

5) Award document for Die Medaille Winterschlacht im Osten 1941/42 (Medal for the Winter Battle in the East 1941/42), also known as the Ostmedaille (East [Campaign] Medal), issued on 24 August 1942, when Conrad was still serving with the 14. Sturm-Regiment. Document is signed by Major Walter Gericke (Knight's Cross with Oak Leaves Recipient and German Cross in Gold Recipient), the Commander of the Il. Bataillon of the Sturm-Regiment (IInd Battalion of the Assault Regiment); in addition to this document, there is a document dated 20 April 1943, regarding Conrad's award of the Ostmedaille. At this time, Conrad was assigned to the 7./Erdkampfschule der Luftwaffe (7" Company of the Ground Combat School of the Air Force); the 6./Fallschirmjäger-Regiment 6 (6th Company of Paratrooper Regiment 6) forwarded his awarded document to the ground combat school and requested that the actual medal be presented to Conrad;

6) award document for the Erdkampfabzeichen der Luftwaffe (Ground Combat Badge of the Air Force) dated 30 October 1942. The document reveals that it was awarded to Conrad as a member of the 14. Sturm-Regiment. It is hand-signed in purple pencil by General der Flieger Kurt Student, who then was the Commanding General of the XI. Fliegerkorps (XI Air Corps);

7) Award document for the Ärmelband (Crete Cuff Title) issued on 12 November 1942. The document is signed in blue ink by General der Flieger Kurt Student, the Commanding General of the XI. Fliegerkorps;

8) Promotion document issued on 20 April 1943 promoting Conrad from Oberjäger to Feldwebel. The document reveals that Conrad was a member of the 6./Fallschirmjäger-Regiment 6 (6th Company of Paratrooper Regiment 6); this regiment was previously designated as the Sturm-Regiment (Assault Regiment). The document is signed by Major Walter Gericke.

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What a ride.
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How these two come together with the rest of the iconic characters is just so fun. Add in a Screaming Citadel and you're in for one hell of a ride. If you love Star Wars, pick it up. It could read as a stand-alone if needed. Part of the Doctor Aphra comics.
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★★★★★ 5
Absolutely top-knotch
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9.5/10 This is the pinnacle of Star Wars comic books. A great way to tie in their Indiana Jones character in Aphra and the mainline series to tell an amazing story. Only complaint is a couple of the issues artwork I was not a fan of. I like the more realistic look. Just make sure you read Aphra book 1 and the previous SW books to understand it better. Aphra book 1 being more important
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Frank Gino
Chelsea, US
★★★★★ 5
Star Wars embraces fantasy
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This is Star Wars at its' strangest, and that's a very good thing. Luke and co. fighting through what could easily be Dracula's castle is a truly unique experience. I don't wish to say more for fear of spoilers. As a note though you will get more out of this if you've been following the Star Wars and Dr. Aphra comics. However you can get by without that knowledge as well.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 26, 2017
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Doc Watson
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★★★★★ 3
Gothic Star Wars
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This trade paperback collects all the issues for the Screaming Citadel story spread over several titles, including the main stay Star Wars series and the Dr Aphra book. As one might expect from a story spread over different titles with different artists and writers, the presentation varies. The art is all over the place. In the Marco Checchetto-drawn initial issue, everyone’s favorite amoral artifact hunter, Dr Aphra, is a striking space vixen. But in the following issues she’s hardly recognizable as the same character--mousier, if still menacing, in her trademark Russian tanker’s hat. To a lesser degree, the same is true for the other characters, including the main SW group. It’s understandable, but a bit disconcerting. The story centers on Dr Aphra, who, in need of a Jedi for one of her typically nefarious purposes, recruits Luke into her scheme. Unfortunately for Aphra, she’s up against a more ruthless foe in the harlequin-looking vampire-like Queen of the Screaming Citadel. Before long, the rest of the group has to show up to rescue them. It’s a gothic story, set in scary castle—not the usual Star Wars fare. There are some good points. Dr Aphra’s almost sociopathic outlook is always good for a few choice lines, the “murderous machines” Bee Tee and Triple Zero are on hand for their own gruesome commentary and some of the Queens hench-people, while not given much to do, are interestingly designed. But overall, the horror movies plotline didn’t seem much like Star Wars to me. Recommended for those who enjoy that type of story, or completists.
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PWDecker
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★★★★★ 4
Luke and Doctor Aphra team up!
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This is the second crossover event in the Marvel Star Wars comics. It brings the ongoing Doctor Aphra and Star Wars series together. I liked the pairing of Luke with Aphra. They play well off of each other with Luke's naive goodness and Aphra's experienced gray morality. I liked when she called him a wannabe padawan. There are some well designed characters in this comic. The residents of the Screaming Citadel have a goth bdsm vibe. Luke even gets to dress up. I liked seeing him in something different. I want to know more about Sana and Aphra's past!!! Please, Marvel, make a queer love story prequel!!! The murder droids are wonderful. Having them on the same side as the "good guys" for at least the time being led to some funny situations. The last panel intrigued me. I give this graphic novel a 4/5. I am always here for more Doctor Aphra!
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