Lot 8227
General der Infanterie Friedrich-Joachim Fangohr – his Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross 1939 in the presentation case (Stalingrad)
Orders and Military Collectibles from 1919 onwards | A109r | Live auction | 1186 Lots
Description
Three-part design with a blackened iron core, the silver frame struck with the mark of fineness “800” on the back. No manufacturer yet typical production of Klein & Quenzer of Idar-Oberstein. Original suspension ring, also stamped “800”, with a long neck ribbon (length 54 cm) and presentation case, which is a very early post-war issue (UV negative). The case opens and closes correctly. On 9 June 1944, General Fangohr was awarded the Knight's Cross for his organisational and operative services while commanding the 4th Panzer Army during the period between the Battle of Stalingrad and the Zhitomir–Berdichev offensive. As Chief of the general staff of the 4th Panzer Army, he was involved in Operation Winter Storm in Stalingrad in December 1942. In January 1945, he took command of the Ist Army Corps, serving in that capacity until 22 April 1945. During this time, he was in the Courland Pocket. The set has never been part of a collection.Condition: II + Questions about the lot?