Friedrich-Carl von Steinkeller -Panzergrenadier-Regiment 7 (Kdr. of Div. “Feldherrnhalle”)

Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Friedrich-Carl von Steinkeller. Generalmajor Friedrich-Carl von Steinkeller (28 March 1896 † 19 October 1981) was a German officer who rose to the rank of Generalmajor during the Second World War. He distinguished himself as a Panzergrenadier commander in one of the Wehrmacht’s most famous armored formations, the 7. Panzer-Division.

Awards and Decorations:

• Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross (Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes) – 31 March 1943, as Oberstleutnant and Kommandeur of Panzergrenadier-Regiment 7, 7. Panzer-Division.

Career Highlights:

• A veteran of the First World War who remained in the Reichswehr between the wars.

• Took command of Panzergrenadier-Regiment 7 of the 7. Panzer-Division, one of the Wehrmacht’s most elite armored units, during the fighting on the Eastern Front.

• Awarded the Knight’s Cross for his leadership and bravery in combat operations in 1943.

• Promoted to Generalmajor before the war’s end.

• Survived captivity and lived in West Germany until his death in 1981.

Item Details:

• Authentic postwar signature of Generalmajor Friedrich-Carl von Steinkeller.

• Signed on a postwar photograph.

• Condition: Clear, well-preserved autograph.

Collector’s Note:
Von Steinkeller’s connection with the elite 7. Panzer-Division underlines the desirability of his autograph for collectors of armored warfare history. His award of the Knight’s Cross as a regimental commander adds to the appeal, making this an excellent item for a Panzer or Heer collection.