WWII 

German General

Wehrmacht

Infantry

Erich Reuter

Knights Cross 

Signed Photo

Erich Reuter (March 30, 1904-October 30, 1989) Generalleutnant Knight's Cross holder and commander of the 46. Volksgrenadier Division. Reuter received the Knight’s Cross on August 17, 1942 for his leadership of the Infanterie-Regiment 122 during the battle of Sevastopol. His Regiment, fighting on the Schwalbenschwanzkamm, was able to take the vital so-called Spethöhe on the 25.06.1942. The capture of this hill was vital for the continued battles of the Division, as it was only from here that observation into the town of Tschernajatal was possible. With this it was possible for the Division to employ its heavy weapons (especially artillery) in this area to full effect. 

Reuter had already been recommended for the Knight’s Cross on account of his already having captured the heights at Cornesti (05-12.07.1941), fighting well at Holercani and lastly his actions against the Stalin Line (in particular the capture of the bunker north of the village of Cuzier).

This signed photo is a copy of an actual period photo. The signature is real and was most likely signed in the 1980s.

Condition: nice condition 

Size: 8 x 10 inches

Look over pictures to see the exact item you will receive and to determine the overall condition of this item. Thanks for looking! Jeff