Rolf Truxa – Sturmgeschütz-Abteilung 190

Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Rolf Truxa. Oberleutnant Rolf Truxa (06.06.1921 in Berlin-Schöneberg † 03.02.1983 in Merzig an der Saar) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on December 17, 1943 as Oberleutnant und Führer of the 2. Batterie/ Sturmgeschütz-Abteilung 190.

“During the German attempt to recapture the city of Newel Oberleutnant Truxa and his Sturmgeschütze had the mission of supporting the infantry of the 252. Infanterie-Division. After overcoming the Soviet minefields the German infantry became pinned down in their efforts to take the high ground at Sui Shmotki. At this point Truxa and his Sturmgeschütze were able to rally the attackers and then proceeded to capture the heights in a sharp, aggressive attack. This enabled the German attack to proceed once again and by evening the Soviets had been pushed back 6 km. Despite the overall failure of the German assault Truxa was nonetheless decorated for the Knight’s Cross for his achievements in the attack.”

Provenance: This signature comes from one of the largest postwar signature collection I’ve ever commissioned. This collection was started by a Waffen-SS Veteran, Werner H., in the 1950’s until he passed away.