Gerhard Müller – Panzer-Regiment 5 (21. Panzer-Division – Africa)
€35,00
Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Gerhard Müller. Generalmajor Gerhard Müller (19 December 1896 † 10 April 1977) was a German Army officer who rose to the rank of Generalmajor during the Second World War. He distinguished himself as a Panzer commander in North Africa, where he earned the Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross.
Awards and Decorations:
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Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross (Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes) – 9 September 1942, as Oberst and Kommandeur of Panzer-Regiment 5, 21. Panzer-Division.
Career Highlights:
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A veteran of the First World War who continued his career in the Reichswehr and later the Wehrmacht.
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Took command of Panzer-Regiment 5 in the famed 21. Panzer-Division, serving in the North African theater.
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His leadership in the desert battles against British forces earned him the Knight’s Cross in September 1942.
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Promoted to Generalmajor before the war’s end.
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Survived captivity and lived in Germany until his death in 1977.
Item Details:
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Authentic postwar signature of Generalmajor Gerhard Müller.
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Signed on a small-sized postwar photograph.
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Condition: Clear and well-preserved autograph.
Collector’s Note:
Müller’s signature is desirable for collectors of Afrikakorps memorabilia, as his command of Panzer-Regiment 5 in the 21. Panzer-Division placed him at the heart of Rommel’s desert war. His Knight’s Cross award for leadership in North Africa underscores his importance among Panzer commanders.
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Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Gerhard Müller. Generalmajor Gerhard Müller (19 December 1896 † 10 April 1977) was a German Army officer who rose to the rank of Generalmajor during the Second World War. He distinguished himself as a Panzer commander in North Africa, where he earned the Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross.
Awards and Decorations:
-
Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross (Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes) – 9 September 1942, as Oberst and Kommandeur of Panzer-Regiment 5, 21. Panzer-Division.
Career Highlights:
-
A veteran of the First World War who continued his career in the Reichswehr and later the Wehrmacht.
-
Took command of Panzer-Regiment 5 in the famed 21. Panzer-Division, serving in the North African theater.
-
His leadership in the desert battles against British forces earned him the Knight’s Cross in September 1942.
-
Promoted to Generalmajor before the war’s end.
-
Survived captivity and lived in Germany until his death in 1977.
Item Details:
-
Authentic postwar signature of Generalmajor Gerhard Müller.
-
Signed on a small-sized postwar photograph.
-
Condition: Clear and well-preserved autograph.
Collector’s Note:
Müller’s signature is desirable for collectors of Afrikakorps memorabilia, as his command of Panzer-Regiment 5 in the 21. Panzer-Division placed him at the heart of Rommel’s desert war. His Knight’s Cross award for leadership in North Africa underscores his importance among Panzer commanders.
