A Wartime Picture Postcard of Signed by Erhard Raus; KC & Oakleaves Recipient
A signed photo of Erhard Raus, measuring 64x104mm, mint condition. It is signed in blue ink: “Raus, General der Panzertruppe, 15.5.44” (General of the Panzer Troop, May 15, 1944). Footnote: Erhard Raus (1889–1956) was a recipient of the Knight’s Cross with Oak Leaves. At the end of the war he held the rank of Colonel General. Initially he commanded the 6th Panzer Division, and later moved up to command the 4th Panzer Army. He went on to command the 1st Panzer Army, the 3rd Panzer Army, and the XI SS Panzer Corps.

