HITZFELD Otto-Maximilian~NEW~ Hitzfeld, Otto-Maximilian *May 7th, 1898 (Schlugsee-Blasiwald, Baden, Germany) +December 6th, 1990 (Dossenheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany) Knights Cross: October 30th 1941 As: Oberstleutnant (Lieutenant-colonel) Unit: Kommandeur Infanterie-Regiment 213 Awarded for the leadership of his Regiment during the German breakthrough of the Perekop isthmus in 1941. The unit was positioned as one of the key German formations in the assault, and over the course of heavy fighting on the 24.-25.09.1941 the Regiment succeeded in breaching the deep Soviet defensive network up to the Tartar ditch. This bold thrust by Hitzfeld would trigger the collapse of other Soviet defenses in this area. Oakleaves:January 17th,1942 As: Oberstleutnant Kommandeur Infanterie-Regiment 213 Awarded in recognition of the outstanding performance of his Regiment throughout its defensive actions against massive Soviet assaults during the hard winter fighting in the Crimea (1941/42). 65th Award Postwar signed photo measuring 3 1/2" x 6" mounted on red crepe paper backing Price: $30.00 Please contact us before ordering to confirm availability and shipping costs. Buy now with your credit card NEW~"> other ways to buy