SMGN-1182 Hans Lex – Panzer-Regiment “Großdeutschland” Knights Cross Winner signature

Original Postwar Signature in White marker on a Postwar Photocopy of Hans Lex. Hauptmann Hans Lex (Born 21.01.1916 Death 11.08.1994) earned the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold on December 8, 1942 with 7. Kompanie/ Panzer-Regiment 203 and the Ritterkreuz on September 10, 1943 as Oberleutnant und Chef of the 7. Kompanie/ Panzer-Regiment “Großdeutschland” of the Panzergrenadier Division “Großdeutschland”. Good condition. Measuring: Postcard size.

Knight’s Cross: “During the German Operation Citadel Oberleutnant Lex commanded a Kompanie of Panzer IV tanks. On the 15.07.1943 he and his Panzers were deployed as security to the west. Near Nowenskoje Lex recognized a Soviet tank assembly area, and without hesitating decided to catch the enemy armour there in a surprise attack. The Soviets were unable to offer effective resistance and soon lost 16 tanks while failing to knock out a single German tank. By his independent action Lex had thus eliminated a potential flank threat to the German forces in this area at minimal cost. He would be decorated with the Knight’s Cross in recognition.”