Knights Cross Holder Biography
Otto Weidinger | |
| Rank | Sturmbannführer |
| Awarded | 4/21/1944 |
| Branch | SS |
| As | Kommandeur |
| with/of/in | SS-Panzeraufklärungs Abteilung 2 Das Reich 2. SS-Panzerdivision |
| Oakleaves | #688 |
| Swords | 150 |
| Diamonds | |
| Details | This photo is of the famous Knights Cross holder, Otto Weidinger, commander of SS-Panzer Grenadier Regiment 4 "Der Führer". Notice his Knights Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords worn around his neck, his close combat badge award on his breast above his award bar, and his distinct rank insignia, showing Herr Weidinger as an Obersturmbannführer. This photo was personally autographed by Herr Weidinger in 1980. |