SMGM-3728 bruno schmelzinger Knights Cross signture

Original Postwar Signature in red marke on a Postwar Photocopy of Bruno Schmelzinger. Unteroffizier Bruno Schmelzinger (Born: 31.07.1922 Died: 11.12.2016) earned the Ritterkreuz on September 10, 1944 as Unteroffizier und Gewehrführer in the 4. Kompanie/ Grenadier-Regiment 544 of the 389. Infanterie-Division. Good condition. Postcardsize. Comes with an extra signed letter.

Knight’s Cross: “During the retreat battles around Dünaburg, on 19.07.1944, Unteroffizier Schmelzinger especially distinguished himself. Despite having no contact with neighbours to either the left or the right, he was able to hold his MG position against multiple Soviet attacks for 12 hours. After this he was able to successfully pull back to the new main line of defense with three comrades. For this defensive success he would receive the Knight’s Cross.”