Horst Niemack – Aufklärungs-Abt. 5 & Panzer-Füsilier-Rgt. “Großdeutschland” (Schwertern) (Wartime Signed)

Original Wartime Signature on a Wartime Postcard of Generalmajor Horst Niemack (10 March 1909, Hannover † 7 April 1992, Groß Hehlen) was a highly decorated German Army officer and one of the most famous commanders of the Großdeutschland Division. Beginning his career as a Rittmeister in cavalry and reconnaissance units, he rose to command the Panzer-Füsilier-Regiment “Großdeutschland”. Niemack was one of the rare recipients of the Ritterkreuz mit Eichenlaub und Schwertern.

Awards and Decorations

• Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross – 14 July 1940, as Rittmeister und Kommandeur of Aufklärungs-Abteilung 5.

• Oak Leaves (Eichenlaub) – 10 August 1941, as Rittmeister und Kommandeur of Aufklärungs-Abteilung 5, 5. Infanterie-Division.

• Swords (Schwertern) – 4 June 1944, as Oberst und Kommandeur of Panzer-Füsilier-Regiment “Großdeutschland,” Panzer-Grenadier-Division “Großdeutschland”.

• Iron Cross (1939) 1st and 2nd Class, German Cross in Gold, and other Wehrmacht service and campaign decorations.

Item Details

• Original wartime signature of Generalmajor Horst Niemack.

• Signed on a wartime postcard.

• Condition: As seen – period ink autograph on postcard stock.

Collector’s Note

Horst Niemack was one of the most prominent commanders of the Großdeutschland Division, leading elite infantry and armored formations in some of the fiercest fighting on the Eastern Front. His status as a Knight’s Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords recipient makes his autograph especially desirable for advanced collectors of Heer and Großdeutschland memorabilia.