German WWII Signed Photo of Knights Cross Winner Captain Theo Kroj-Kroj was a leader of the II./Grenadier-Regiment 87. During a battle at Roslavl , in the Oberst Russia, Kroj held off a heavy Russian attack after his commander was severely wounded. This photo contains a German newspaper article that describes the battle and the heroic efforts of Kroj that won him the Knights cross. the photo measures 5 inches (12.7cm) tall by 3 ½ inches (8.89cm) wide. It is signed at the top right corner in blue ink. It contains the newspaper article which is typed and can be translated with the google app easily. These are all in near excellent condition.