Siegfried Hass – 170. Infanterie-Division

Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Siegfried Hass. Generalleutnant Siegfried Hass (7 June 1898 † 14 December 1987) was a German Army officer who rose to the rank of Generalleutnant in the Wehrmacht during the Second World War. He served with distinction on the Eastern Front, where his leadership earned him some of Germany’s highest awards for bravery and command ability.

Awards and Decorations:

• German Cross in Gold (Deutsches Kreuz in Gold) – 12 September 1942, as Oberstleutnant with Infanterie-Regiment 57.

• Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross (Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes) – 18 February 1945, as Generalleutnant and Kommandeur of the 170. Infanterie-Division.

Career Highlights:

• A veteran of the First World War, Hass continued his military service through the Reichswehr into the Wehrmacht.

• Distinguished himself early in the Second World War with Infanterie-Regiment 57, where he earned the German Cross in Gold for his leadership in 1942.

• Later entrusted with divisional command, he was promoted to Generalleutnant and appointed commander of the 170. Infanterie-Division.

• His leadership of this division during the difficult final phases of the war on the Eastern Front brought him the Knight’s Cross in 1945.

• Survived captivity after the war and lived until 1987.

Item Details:

• Authentic postwar signature of Generalleutnant Siegfried Hass.

• Signed on a postwar photograph.

• Condition: Very good, clear autograph.

Collector’s Note:
Hass’s combination of the German Cross in Gold and Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross highlights his career as a proven regimental leader and later divisional commander. His signed photo represents a desirable piece for collectors of Wehrmacht generals and Knight’s Cross recipients.