Otto Ernst Remer – Grenadier-Regiment “Grossdeutschland” (Eichenlaub) (Key Figure Stopping 20 July Plot)

Generalmajor Otto Ernst Remer (18 August 1912, Neubrandenburg † 4 October 1997, Marbella, Spain) was a highly decorated officer of the German Army (Heer) during the Second World War and later a controversial political figure in postwar Germany.

Remer earned the Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross on 18 May 1943 as Major und Kommandeur of I./Grenadier-Regiment “Grossdeutschland” for his leadership in the heavy fighting on the Eastern Front. He received the Oak Leaves to the Knight’s Cross on 12 November 1943, again as Major and battalion commander in the elite Division “Grossdeutschland.”

Remer is perhaps most widely remembered for his decisive role during the 20 July 1944 plot against Adolf Hitler. As commander of the Wachbataillon Großdeutschland in Berlin, his actions and loyalty to Hitler directly led to the suppression of the coup attempt led by Claus von Stauffenberg.

Awards and Decorations

• Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross (Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes) – 18 May 1943, as Major und Kommandeur I./Grenadier-Regiment “Grossdeutschland.”

• Oak Leaves to the Knight’s Cross (Eichenlaub zum Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes, Nr. 327) – 12 November 1943, as Major und Kommandeur I./Grenadier-Regiment “Grossdeutschland.”

Item Details

• Authentic postwar signature of Generalmajor Otto Ernst Remer.

• Signed on a postwar photograph.

• Size: Postcard format.

• Condition: Clear and well-preserved autograph.

Collector’s Note

Otto Ernst Remer’s signature is significant both for his role as a decorated frontline officer of the elite Grossdeutschland Division, and for his historical involvement in the 20 July Plot of 1944, where he played a key role in the outcome. This autograph represents not only the combat history of one of Germany’s most elite formations, but also one of the pivotal political moments within the Third Reich.

A compelling piece for collectors of Knight’s Cross recipients, Grossdeutschland memorabilia, and figures tied to the events of July 20, 1944.