Eichenlaub Award Ceremony for Kurt-Jürgen Freiherr von Lützow

Adolf Hitler (Führer und Oberster Befehlshaber der Wehrmacht) at Eichenlaub award ceremony for Oberst Kurt-Jürgen Freiherr von Lützow (Kommandeur Infanterie-Regiment 89 / 12.Infanterie-Division) which were held at the Führerhauptquartier Wolfsschanze in Rastenburg, East Prussia, on 26 October 1941. This picture was taken by unknown photographer from Presse-Illustrationen Heinrich Hoffmann and was published by 'Berliner Morgenpost' on 4 January 1942. Oberst Lützow received the Eichenlaub #37 for his Ritterkreuz on 21 October 1941 for his actions during Operation Barbarossa. After breaking through the Soviet border security lineeast of Schoßbach, Lützow led his Regiment in a 65 km march that reached the attack objective of Szeszupa. Later, during the attack on Kowno, he and his Regiment formed a bridgehead over the Njemen while capturing two forts despite having had to fight through bitter resistance by Soviet Kyrgyzstani and Tatar regiments. On the 15-16 July 1941 the Regiment especially distinguished itself near Putoschka. Finally, after hard fighting, the Regiment reached the line Nikitina—Kokotschina and from here were able to repel all tank-supported Soviet breakthrough attempts. This last victory was of special importance for securing the encirclement of several Soviet divisions near Nevel.

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Groupings of Otto Hielscher

Auctioned at Andreas Thies auction with the price of 18,000 Euros.

Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. Iron core with silver frame. Early example made by Klein & Quenzer, still without the maker's stamp "65" in the ring. Silver stamp "800" on the reverse below the eyelet. The ring also stamped "800". On the unassembled original ribbon.

Very fine example in best quality and excellent condition.In the original caseof issue made of black imitation leather. Hinge and push button magnetic. Interior with black velvet inlay, the inner lid with white artificial silk lining. Signs of wear commensurate with age.Comes with the preliminary award certificate to First Lieutenant Hielscher, Chief 5th / Art. Rgt. 168 for the award on 23.8. 1944. Dated 30. August 1944. With official seal of the Army Personnel Office and original signature of Generalleutnant Burgdorf.Accompanied by the roll of honour naming the Knight's Cross award to First Lieutenant Hielscher.German Cross in Gold. Made of tombac, by Deschler, Munich. The wreath gilded on a red enamelled ring. The swastika enamelled black (enamel chip). Reverse fitted with pin for wearing with maker's mark "1". On the back four ball-headed rivets.Comes with preliminary award certificate to Lieutenant Hielscher, 3rd / A.R. 168, dated 5 May 1943. With service seal of the Army Personnel Office and facsimile signature of Field Marshal Keitel. Accompanied by the roll of honour naming the German Cross awarded to Lieutenant Hielscher.Iron Cross 1st Class. Iron core with silver plated frame. Slightly domed design. On broad pin with maker's mark "L/12" (Juncker, Berlin). With award certificate dated 15.09.1941. With official seal and original signature of the commander of the 68th Infantry Division, Major General Georg Braun.Iron Cross 2nd Class. Iron core with silver plated frame. On the original ribbon. With award certificate dated 29.06. 1941. With official seal and original signature of the commander of the 68th Infantry Division, Major General Georg Braun.General Assault Badge. Fine zinc finish. On pin with maker's mark "4". Comes with certificate of ownership dated 7 June 1942 with service seal and original signature of the commander of the 68th Infantry Division Major General Robert Meissner.Wound Badge in Silver. Fine zinc finish, on pin. Accompanied by the award certificate for being wounded three times, dated 8 October 1943, with original signature of a medical officer.Wound badge in black. Black lacquered iron version. On pin. Accompanied by the award certificate dated 28 March 1942 with service seal and original signature of the commander of the I. Abteilung Artillerie - Regiment 168.Beautiful portrait photo of First Lieutenant Hielscher with Knight's Cross and German Cross in Gold.With photocopied extract from the personnel file.The documents unperforated and in very nice condition.Very nice, complete grouping of this brave artillery officer.

Erwin Fischer Showing his Ritterkreuz to Comrades

Original period press picture showing Oberleutnant Erwin Fischer (right, Flugzeugführer in 1.(Fern) Staffel / Aufklärungsgruppe 121), newly awarded Ritterkreuz, showing his medal box to his comrades. Fischer had been awarded the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes for his successful achievement as a reconnaissance pilot on all fronts. You can see him here after the presentation of the high award in the circle of his comrades, who heartily wished him a good cheer. The picture was taken by Kriegsberichter Petertil on 29 May 1941. Fischer himselft received the news for his presentation on 21 April 1941. He would received the Eichenlaub for his Ritterkreuz on 8 February 1943.

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