Franz Schlieper – Grenadier-Regiment 94 & Grenadier-Regiment 1132

Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Franz Schlieper. Generalmajor Franz Schlieper (22 August 1905 † 4 April 1974) was a career officer in the German Army during the Second World War who rose to divisional command. He was decorated with both the German Cross in Gold and the Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross for his battlefield leadership.

Awards and Decorations:

• German Cross in Gold (Deutsches Kreuz in Gold) – 10 January 1944, as Oberst and Kommandeur of Grenadier-Regiment 94, 32. Infanterie-Division (Heer).

• Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross (Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes) – 21 September 1944, as Oberst and Kommandeur of Grenadier-Brigade 1132, Führer of the 73. Infanterie-Division (Heer).

Career Highlights:

• Entered the Reichswehr as a young officer and advanced steadily through the interwar years.

• Distinguished himself as regimental commander with the 32. Infanterie-Division, earning the German Cross in Gold during the heavy fighting on the Eastern Front.

• Promoted to brigade and divisional command, he received the Knight’s Cross in late 1944 for his leadership of Grenadier-Brigade 1132 and acting command of the 73. Infanterie-Division.

• Captured by Soviet forces in May 1945 and held in captivity until 1955.

• Returned to Germany after release and lived there until his death in 1974.

Item Details:

• Authentic postwar signature of Franz Schlieper.

• Signed on a postwar photograph.

• Condition: Excellent preserved example, with clear autograph.