Gerhard Müller – Panzer-Regiment 5 (21. Panzer-Division – Africa)

Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Gerhard Müller. Generalmajor Gerhard Müller (19 December 1896 † 10 April 1977) was a German Army officer who rose to the rank of Generalmajor during the Second World War. He distinguished himself as a Panzer commander in North Africa, where he earned the Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross.

Awards and Decorations:

• Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross (Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes) – 9 September 1942, as Oberst and Kommandeur of Panzer-Regiment 5, 21. Panzer-Division.

Career Highlights:

• A veteran of the First World War who continued his career in the Reichswehr and later the Wehrmacht.

• Took command of Panzer-Regiment 5 in the famed 21. Panzer-Division, serving in the North African theater.

• His leadership in the desert battles against British forces earned him the Knight’s Cross in September 1942.

• Promoted to Generalmajor before the war’s end.

• Survived captivity and lived in Germany until his death in 1977.

Item Details:

• Authentic postwar signature of Generalmajor Gerhard Müller.

• Signed on a small-sized postwar photograph.

• Condition: Clear and well-preserved autograph.

Collector’s Note:
Müller’s signature is desirable for collectors of Afrikakorps memorabilia, as his command of Panzer-Regiment 5 in the 21. Panzer-Division placed him at the heart of Rommel’s desert war. His Knight’s Cross award for leadership in North Africa underscores his importance among Panzer commanders.