Lot 8832

Description

Early Juncker type, in "800 dot" design. The black lacquered iron core in a silver frame with the typical embossed features. This stamped at the top centre on the back with the mark of fineness "800" above the eponymous dot. The suspension ring with the mark of fineness "800". Width 48.3 mm, weight 32.5 g. Visible signs of wear. Includes the customised, 45 cm ribbon section. The black presentation case with rounded corners, embossed lines, a magnetic hinge and push button, black velvet insert. The white silk lining coming away from the inside of the lid. Dimensions approx. 147 x 79 mm. August Wittmann (1895 - 1977) enlisted as a war volunteer in the 1st Royal Bavarian Field Artillery Regiment "Prinz-Regent Luitpold" in 1914, was promoted to Leutnant in 1917, Freikorps Landsberg in 1919. Joined the Bavarian police in 1920 and was promoted to Polizei-Hauptmann and instructor at the Police Officers Academy in 1934. Transferred to the Wehrmacht as Hauptmann in 1935, promoted to Major in 1935, Oberstleutnant and commander of Gebirgs Artillerie Regiment 111 in 1938, commander of Gebirgs Artillerie Regiment 95 in 1940. Awarded the Knight's Cross on 21 June 1941 and promoted to Oberst. Führer Reserve in 1943, later commander of the 3rd Gebirgs Division. Generalleutnant in 1944, then commander of the 117th Jäger Division. From 10 March 1945, commander of the 1st Volks Gebirgs Division.

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