SMGM-3550 Dr. Med Eitner Volkhard Knights cross winner signature

Post war note and signature in blue marker on 4×6″ print

Dr. med. Volkhard Eitner^{[Note 1]} (2 January 1914 – 5 November 1996) was a highly decorated Oberstleutnant in the Wehrmacht during World War II. He was also a recipient of the Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross. The Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership.

• Iron Cross (1939)
  • 2nd Class
  • 1st Class
• Wound Badge (1939)
  • in Black
  • in Silver
• Infantry Assault Badge
• Eastern Front Medal
• German Cross in Gold (9 October 1942)
• Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross on 10 June 1943 as Hauptmann and commander of I./Grenadier-Regiment 212^[1]