Helwig Luz – Schützen-Regiment 110 (Son KIA in Stalingrad)

Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Card with Photo of Helwig Luz. Generalleutnant Helwig Luz (28 June 1892 † 28 April 1980) was a German Army officer who rose to the rank of Generalleutnant during the Second World War. A highly experienced Panzer leader, he was decorated with the Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross for his achievements with the 11. Panzer-Division.

Awards and Decorations:

• Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross (Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes) – 15 November 1941, as Oberst and Kommandeur of Schützen-Regiment 110, 11. Panzer-Division.

Career Highlights:

• Entered military service before the First World War, serving with distinction in both world wars.

• Commanded Schützen-Regiment 110 of the renowned 11. Panzer-Division, where he earned the Knight’s Cross for his leadership on the Eastern Front in 1941.

• In September 1942, his son Helwig Luz Jr., serving as a Leutnant with Panzer-Regiment 24, was killed in action at Stalingrad.

• Shortly afterward, Luz was recalled to Germany and placed in the Führerreserve, before being assigned in February 1943 to lead the Settlement Office of the 6th Army (Abwicklungsstelle 6. Armee), responsible for administrative and personnel matters following the destruction of the army at Stalingrad.

• Continued to serve in various posts until the end of the war, reaching the rank of Generalleutnant.

• Survived the war and lived in Bavaria until his death in 1980.

Item Details:

• Authentic postwar signature of Generalleutnant Helwig Luz.

• Signed on a postwar card with photo.

• Condition: Good, clear autograph.

Collector’s Note:
Luz’s role as a decorated Panzer commander and later as head of the 6th Army’s settlement office after Stalingrad makes him a figure of historical importance. Combined with the personal tragedy of his son’s death at Stalingrad, his story reflects both the military and human dimensions of the war. His signed photo is a highly collectible piece for those interested in Panzer leaders and Knight’s Cross recipients of the Wehrmacht.