German WWII Signed Photo of Knights Cross Winner Erich Reuter-Reuter was born on March 30th, 1904. He survived the war and died on October 30th, 1989. He was Generalleutnant and commander of the 46. Volksgrenadier Division. Reuter received the Knight’s Cross on August 17, 1942 for his leadership of the Infanterie-Regiment 122 during the battle of Sevastopol. His Regiment, fighting on the Schwalbenschwanzkamm, was able to take the vital so-called Spethöhe on the 25.06.1942. The capture of this hill was vital for the continued battles of the Division, as it was only from here that observation into the town of Tschernajatal was possible. With this it was possible for the Division to employ its heavy weapons (especially artillery) in this area to full effect. Reuter had already been recommended for the Knight’s Cross on account of his already having captured the heights at Cornesti (05-12.07.1941), fighting well at Holercani and lastly his actions against the Stalin Line (in particular the capture of the bunker north of the village of Cuzier). This signed photo was most likely signed in the 1980s. This black and white photo measures 6 inches (15.24cm) tall and 4 inches (10.16cm) wide. It sits in a small black plastic contemporary frame. The signature has faded from time but is still readable. Overall, good condition.