Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo plus Letter of Ernst Kuppinger. Hauptmann Ernst Kuppinger (08.07.1914 † 03.08.1995) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzeson December 24, 1944 as Hauptmann und Führer of the II. Bataillon/ Grenadier-Regiment 352 and the Eichenlaub on April 5, 1945 as Hauptmann und Kommandeur of Füsilier-Bataillon 246 of the 246. Volksgrenadier-Division.
Ritterkreuz: Awarded for distinguishing himself with his Bataillon at Setterich (west of Jülich). On the 16.11.1944 the whole Regiment fought well around the village. The next day saw further fierce fighting, with the village changing hands 6 times. However all Allied penetrations were sealed off, and Kuppinger would be recognized for his achievements in this battle.
Provenance: This signature comes from one of the largest postwar signature collection I’ve ever commissioned. This collection was started by a Waffen-SS Veteran, Werner H., in the 1950’s until he passed away.
Stunning fieldmade and handsigned wedding congratulations document (A4-size, can be opened) with "Herzlichen Glückwunsche zur Vermählung" (Congratulations to your Wedding), "Die Offiziere des Divsions-Stabes der 246. Volks-Grenadier-Division" (The officers of the Divisional Staff of the 246. Volks-Grenadier-Division). This document was handsigned by all of the officers (except likely the officer to which this was given to) of the 246. Volks-Grenadier-Division. This Division was engaged in the Battle of Aachen, Hürtgenwald, Battle of the Bulge and Frankfurt am Main. A stunning and researchable document from a Division heavily involved in the 1944-45 fightings in the West! One of the signatures is from the Divisional Commander (from Nov. '44 onward) Generalmajor Peter Körte (Knight's Cross and he passed away early in 1947).
