SS Panzerkampf Urkunde !

[AlecH]

Came across this SS Tank Destruction citation in a glass frame, the height has been cropped slightly measures 19,5cm x 15cm. Up till now, I've not found another SS tank destruction citation to compare it with, searched Weitze's site and other German dealers, drawn a blank. The SS unit I've not been able to find any information on - Kradsch. Btl. SS T Div 1, the stamp reads Stab / Kradsch. Btl. 44 -T- Div1 or read the SS commanders signature. My question is the citation genuine ? has anyone info. on the SS unit or recognise the commanders signature. (the paper has no stain, its my shadow) help appreciated. Cheers

[BrodieBartfast]

I'd have thought SS recipients would have received the same citations as Wehrmacht soldiers. I can't recall ever having seen a citation for any type of award in a style specific to the SS. The abundance of SS runes makes me feel uneasy, as well. As does the fact that you haven't been able to locate a similar example elsewhere. Hopefully someone here knows award citations better than I do, and can authenticate this one for you.

Regards, B.B.

[Rik.S]

The SS Totenkopf Division had 2 Kradschützen Kompanien and they were part of the SS Aufklärung Abteilung (mot) of the division. The number 44 is not 44 they are actually SS runes. I am also having some doubts about the citation, but I am interested in others opinions.

Regards, Rik

[hucks216]

It is a complete fantasy piece. First of all, by late 1944 Totenkopf never had a Kradsachutzen-Bataillon. Secondly what is the soldier's unit designation meant to be, SS T.Div. 1 - what has the 1 got to do with anything in regards to the Totenkopf Division title? Thirdly, by late 1944 Totenkopf was SS-Panzer-Division-Totenkopf, it stopped being SS-Division Totenkopf in November 1942. The signature is fake and always question why a single citation is being sold framed, especially SS. It stops you getting a proper hands on look at it.

[AlecH]

Thank everyone for the posts and information, much appreciated.