Erich Reuter – Infanterie-Regiment 122 & 46. Infanterie-Division (Eichenlaub)

Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Erich Reuter. Generalleutnant Erich Reuter (30 March 1904, Frankfurt an der Oder † 30 October 1989, Bad Nauheim) was a German Army officer who rose to the rank of Generalleutnant during the Second World War. He distinguished himself as a regimental and divisional commander, becoming a recipient of the Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and the German Cross in Gold. Awards and Decorations: German Cross in Gold (Deutsches Kreuz in Gold) – 12 March 1942, as Major in Infanterie-Regiment 122. Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross (Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes) – 17 August 1942, as Oberstleutnant and Kommandeur of Infanterie-Regiment 122, 50. Infanterie-Division. Oak Leaves to the Knight’s Cross (Eichenlaub zum Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes, 710th award) – 21 January 1945, as Generalmajor and Kommandeur of 46. Infanterie-Division. Career Highlights: Entered the Reichswehr as a young officer and rose steadily through the interwar years. Commanded Infanterie-Regiment 122 on the Eastern Front, earning both the German Cross in Gold and the Knight’s Cross in 1942. Promoted to divisional command, leading the 46. Infanterie-Division, where his defensive leadership in 1945 brought him the award of the Oak Leaves. Promoted to Generalleutnant before the end of the war. Taken prisoner in 1945, later released, and lived in postwar Germany until his death in 1989. Item Details: Authentic postwar signature of Generalleutnant Erich Reuter. Signed on a postwar photograph. Condition: Clear, well-preserved autograph.