Erwin Jollasse – Schützen-Regiment 52 (18. Panzer-Division)

Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Erwin Jollasse. Generalleutnant Erwin Jollasse (8 December 1892, Hamburg † 14 March 1987, Tutzing) was a German officer who rose to the rank of Generalleutnant during the Second World War. A veteran infantry and Panzergrenadier commander, he was decorated with both the Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross and the German Cross in Gold for his leadership on the Eastern Front.

Awards and Decorations:

• Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross (Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes) – 2 November 1941, as Oberst and Kommandeur of Schützen-Regiment 52, 18. Panzer-Division.

• German Cross in Gold (Deutsches Kreuz in Gold) – 6 January 1944.

Career Highlights:

• World War I veteran who continued his service in the Reichswehr and later the Wehrmacht.

• Commanded Schützen-Regiment 52 of the 18. Panzer-Division during the opening campaigns in the Soviet Union, where his leadership earned him the Knight’s Cross in late 1941.

• Later recognized with the German Cross in Gold in 1944 for continued distinguished command achievements.

• Rose to the rank of Generalleutnant, serving in staff and divisional command roles during the later stages of the war.

• Survived the war and lived until 1987, passing away in Tutzing at the age of 94.

Item Details:

• Authentic postwar signature of Generalleutnant Erwin Jollasse.

• Signed on a postwar photograph.

• Condition: Excellent, with a clear and well-preserved autograph.

Collector’s Note:
Jollasse’s long service career and his distinction as both a Knight’s Cross and German Cross in Gold recipient make his autograph an attractive addition for collectors of decorated Heer officers, particularly those connected with the 18. Panzer-Division and Eastern Front operations.