Original postwar signature of Alfred Siegling on a postwar photograph showing him in uniform. Siegling (15 March 1918 – 5 September 1984) served as SS-Untersturmführer and reconnaissance patrol leader (Spähtruppführer) in the 1./SS-Panzer-Aufklärungs-Abteilung 2, part of the elite 2. SS-Panzer-Division “Das Reich.”
He was awarded the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes (Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross) on 2 December 1943 for his leadership and bravery during reconnaissance operations on the Eastern Front.
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Original postwar autograph signed “Alfred Siegling” on photograph.
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Dimensions: circa 8 x 10
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Condition: Very good; minimal age wear, clear signature.
Collector’s Note:
Signatures of Knight’s Cross recipients from the Das Reich Division are highly sought after, particularly those of frontline reconnaissance officers such as Siegling. This is an excellent and authentic example for advanced collections of Waffen-SS, Knight’s Cross recipients, or WWII German autographs.

