Large oil portrait, circa 1944. Impressive depiction of the officer wearing the Knight's Cross, Close Combat Clasp, and German Cross in Gold. Unsigned. Dimensions 6 x 67 cm. In modern frame. Condition 2. Accompanied by a photocopy of his Provisional Award Certificate for the Knight's Cross.
Karl Winzen, born April 2, 1912 in Solingen, died December 21, 1977 in Solingen. Following the awards of the Iron Cross 1st and 2nd Class, Winzen received the German Cross in Gold on June 3, 1942 as Hauptmann and Commander of III. Bataillon, Infanterie-Regiment 421, 125. Infanterie-Division. The Knight's Cross was awarded on October 20, 1944 as Oberstleutnant and Commander of Grenadier-Regiment 289, 98. Infanterie-Division. His additional decorations included the Close Combat Clasp in Bronze, the Wound Badge in Black, Silver and Gold, Infantry Assault Badge in Silver, Kuban Shield, Eastern Front Medal, and Wehrmacht Long Service Award for 4 Years. Final rank Oberst.
We were able to acquire several items from Oberst Winzen directly from the family estate.
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