WIRSCHING Maximilian Wirsching, Maximilian +November 23rd, 1919 (Altenschönbach/Unterfranken, Germany) *April 18th, 2004 (Künzelsau/Baden-Württemberg, Germany) Knights Cross: February 7th, 1945 As: Oberleutnant Chef, 2. Kompanie, schwere Panzer-Abteilung 507 Also awarded the Panzerkampfabzeichen III Stufe "50" Schwere Panzer-Abteilung 507 The Schwere Panzer Abteilung 507 was formed in September 1943 around a cadre from 13. Panzer-Division. It arrived at the front in March 1944 and fought the red army at Vitebk and Narev. It was refitted with Tiger II (Köningstiger) tanks in February 1945 and surrendered to the Red Army at the end of the war after a failed attempt to reach the American troops. Commanders Major Erich Schmidt (? Sep 1943 - ? Aug 1944) Hauptmann Fritz Schöck (? Aug 1944 - 15 or 16 Jan 1945) (WIA) Oberleutnant Maximilian Wirsching [Fhr.] (15 or 16 Jan 1945 - 19 Jan 1945) Hauptmann Fritz Schöck (19 Jan 1945 - 8 May 1945) Postwar signed on front and reverse measuring 3 ½” x 4 ¾” Price: $40.00 Please contact us before ordering to confirm availability and shipping costs. Buy now with your credit card other ways to buy