Hermann Schulte-Heuthaus – Kradschützen-Bataillon 25
€55,00
Original Scarce Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Hermann Schulte-Heuthaus. Oberst Hermann Schulte-Heuthaus (15 January 1898, Klein-Weißensee † 28 December 1979, Berlin) was a German Army officer who rose to the rank of Oberst during the Second World War. He distinguished himself as a battalion commander in the early stages of the war, earning the Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross in 1942.
Awards and Decorations:
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Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross (Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes) – 23 January 1942, as Oberstleutnant and Kommandeur of Kradschützen-Bataillon 25.
Career Highlights:
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A First World War veteran who continued his service through the interwar years in the Reichswehr.
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In 1941–42, commanded Kradschützen-Bataillon 25, a mobile motorcycle infantry formation of the Panzertruppe.
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Awarded the Knight’s Cross for his leadership and combat achievements during the bitter fighting of the winter campaign on the Eastern Front.
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Later promoted to Oberst, serving in higher staff and command roles during the war.
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Captured at the war’s end and later released, living in Berlin until his death in 1979.
Item Details:
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Authentic postwar signature of Oberst Hermann Schulte-Heuthaus.
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Signed on a postwar photograph.
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Condition: Clear, well-preserved autograph.
Collector’s Note:
As commander of a Kradschützen-Bataillon, Schulte-Heuthaus represents the early-war motorized infantry arm of the Panzer divisions. His award of the Knight’s Cross in early 1942 makes him a particularly appealing figure for collectors of Eastern Front and Panzer-related memorabilia.
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Original Scarce Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Hermann Schulte-Heuthaus. Oberst Hermann Schulte-Heuthaus (15 January 1898, Klein-Weißensee † 28 December 1979, Berlin) was a German Army officer who rose to the rank of Oberst during the Second World War. He distinguished himself as a battalion commander in the early stages of the war, earning the Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross in 1942.
Awards and Decorations:
-
Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross (Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes) – 23 January 1942, as Oberstleutnant and Kommandeur of Kradschützen-Bataillon 25.
Career Highlights:
-
A First World War veteran who continued his service through the interwar years in the Reichswehr.
-
In 1941–42, commanded Kradschützen-Bataillon 25, a mobile motorcycle infantry formation of the Panzertruppe.
-
Awarded the Knight’s Cross for his leadership and combat achievements during the bitter fighting of the winter campaign on the Eastern Front.
-
Later promoted to Oberst, serving in higher staff and command roles during the war.
-
Captured at the war’s end and later released, living in Berlin until his death in 1979.
Item Details:
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Authentic postwar signature of Oberst Hermann Schulte-Heuthaus.
-
Signed on a postwar photograph.
-
Condition: Clear, well-preserved autograph.
Collector’s Note:
As commander of a Kradschützen-Bataillon, Schulte-Heuthaus represents the early-war motorized infantry arm of the Panzer divisions. His award of the Knight’s Cross in early 1942 makes him a particularly appealing figure for collectors of Eastern Front and Panzer-related memorabilia.
