Ulrich-Maria Freiherr von Canstein – Grenadier-Regiment 220

Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Ulrich-Maria Freiherr von Canstein. Oberstleutnant Ulrich-Maria Freiherr von Canstein (16.06.1906 † 10.08.1991) earned the Ritterkreuz on February 10, 1944 as Oberstleutnant und Kommandeur of the Grenadier-Regiment 220 of the 58. Infanterie-Division. Good Condition. Measuring: Postcardsize. Comes with an extra signed letter.

Knight’s Cross: “Awarded the Knight’s Cross for repulsing the attacks of three Soviet Guards divisions with his Grenadier-Regiment in the area northwest of Newel. During this attack two Soviet battalions thrust through to his command post over the icy Sswiblo lake. In response Oberstleutnant Canstein threw back the enemy back while fighting at the head of a handful of messengers, clerks and signals troops.”