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Feig, Karl Georg - Wehrpaß of a Knight's Cross winner

Feig, Karl Georg - Wehrpaß of a Knight's Cross winner

LOT 74-0690
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PERIOD 1918 — 1945
COUNTRY Germany 1918 - 1945
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LOT 74-0690
EAN 2000000790855
LOT 74-0690
PERIOD 1918 — 1945
COUNTRY Germany 1918 - 1945
EAN 2000000790855
MATERIAL
DIMENSIONS
MAKER
WEIGHT
PERIOD 1918 — 1945
COUNTRY Germany 1918 - 1945
LOT 74-0690
MATERIAL
DIMENSIONS
EAN 2000000790855
MAKER
WEIGHT
Germany 1918 - 1945


Description

Wehrpass "Zweitschrift" to Oberstleutnant der Reserve Georg Feig. Knight's Cross winner on 4. December 1941 as Chef of the 3./Schützen-Regiment 113. Part of the 1. Panzer-Division. He was known as "Der Bruckenstürmer" for his daring capture of the Kalinin Bridge in October 1941.

Issued on 8. July 1943. Comes with the original photo. His units are listed on pages 12 and 13. Awards: 1914 Iron Cross 2nd Class, 1939 Clasp to the Iron Cross 2nd Class, Tank Assault Badge, Sudetenland Medal, Wound Badge in Black, Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross, Wound Badge in Silver, German Cross in Gold, and Close Combat Clasp in Bronze. Noted on pages 23 and 38. Promotions from Leutnant until Oberstleutnant der Reserve. Campaign list from 6.10.1939 until 5.4.1944. He was involved in anti-partisan combat in Greece from 6.6.1943 until 26.10.1943 "Bekämpfung der Bandenbewegung in Griechenland". Also, the Battle of Flanders (WWI) is listed. Comes with all the pages. 

Rare to find!

Additionally two portrait photos of him. Reprints of original photos. 


Condition
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