Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Dr. Hans Lipinski. SS-Hauptsturmführer Dr. Hans Lipinski (20.02.1916 † 17.08.1998) earned the Ritterkreuz on January 2, 1945 as SS-Obersturmführer und Führer of the 1. Batterie/ SS-Flak-Abteilung 18 “Horst Wessel” of the 18. SS-Freiwilligen-Panzergrenadier-Division “Horst Wessel“. Good condition. Measuring: 8,5x12cm. Signed on front and reverse.
Knight’s Cross: “Early on the 10.12.1944 SS-Obersturmführer Lipinski, Batterie-Führer in the Flak-Abteilung 18, prevented a breakthrough by 22 enemy tanks into the deep flank of the IV. Panzer-Korps. At the time he was providing flank protection from the village of Szecseny. During the enemy attack he personally shot up 6 T-34s in the space of 50 minutes.
Through his brave conduct he inspired the rest of his Batterie to act likewise, despite the fact that some of them had wanted to abandon the position. This resulted in the destruction of a further 7 tanks by his men.
This deed by SS-Obersturmführer Lipinski was of decisive importance insofar as he prevented the seizure of Sczecseny (located in the deep flank of the Korps) and thereby the cutting off of several German units.
In addition to this, SS-Obersturmführer Lipinski also personally destroyed another 2 T-34s near Jaszbereny (Hungary) on the 15.11.1944.”
