3.5x5.75 Sepia vintage photograph signed in the reverse side in blue ink by Heinz von Brese. In very good condition.

(1914-1995 Heinz von Brese  Between 14 December 1942 and 22 February 1943, von Brese commanded Kampfgruppe von Brese in the Stalingrad region. On 1 September 1944, after being promoted to Oberst, he was given command of the Panzerfüsilier-Regiment "Grossdeutschland", which he surrendered on 18 February 1945 when he was wounded the last time.

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Major

Unit:

Führer, II. Bataillon, Panzergrenadier-Regiment 108, 14. Panzer-Division, XXXXVII. Panzer-Korps, 8. Armee, Heeresgruppe Süd

Awarded on:

April 6th, 1944

Awarded the Oakleaves for the leadership of his Kampfgruppe during the Cherkassy encirclement, where he and his men were separated from their parent division but managed to break out with other German forces encircled in the pocket.

Comes with full Letter of Authenticity from Todd Mueller Authentics.