Erich Krebs – Flak-Regiment 11 – Wartime Signed

Original wartime signature on a wartime photograph of Erich Krebs. Hauptmann Erich Krebs (06.07.1912, Angerburg † 03.05.1993, Oldenburg) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on 14 February 1942 as Chef of 1./ Flak-Regiment 11. Serving in the Luftwaffe’s anti-aircraft arm, Krebs distinguished himself as a highly capable Flak officer during the Second World War. As commander of 1. Batterie of Flak-Regiment 11, he demonstrated exceptional leadership and tactical skill in the deployment of anti-aircraft defenses against enemy air attacks, contributing significantly to the protection of strategic military targets and ground formations. His combat leadership and operational achievements earned him the Knight’s Cross, one of Germany’s highest military decorations for bravery and command excellence.

A highly desirable original autograph of Knight’s Cross holder Hauptmann Erich Krebs, signed in period on an attractive wartime portrait photograph. Size: 8,5×11,5cm. Comes with the enveloppe.

Provenance: From the estate of former HJ member Reinhold Brennfleck (1928–2022) from Lauda, Baden, who wrote to numerous Ritterkreuzträger in 1943–1944 requesting signatures and signed photographs, forming an exceptional wartime autograph collection.