WWII 

German

Army Panzer Ace

Franz Baeke (Bake)

Knights Cross 

Signed Photo

Dr. med. dent. Franz Bäke (28 February 1898 – 12 December 1978) was a German Army officer and panzer ace. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross and its higher grade Oak Leaves and Swords was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. Bäke fought during WWI, but rose to fame for his command of heavy panzer forces in WWII. A reservist, Bäke was a dentist in civilian life, having received his doctorate in dental medicine in 1923.

This signed photo is a copy of an actual period photo. The signature is real and was most likely signed in the 1970s.

Condition: nice condition 

Size: 8 x 10 inches

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