Heer Moser, Willi

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Willi Albin Moser (2 November 1887 – 18 October 1946) was a highly decorated General der Artillerie in the Wehrmacht during World War II who commanded the LXXI. Armeekorps. He was also a recipient of the Knight Cross of the Iron Cross. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. Willi Moser was captured by Soviet troops in 1945 and died in Soviet captivity on 18 October 1946. (from Wilipedia)

The signature is from an award document for an Iron Cross, second class.

Edited February 4, 2012 by ordersandmedals.ro

[Fred Perry]

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Another example dated for 1922 (Source: Bundesarchiv PERS 6/281)