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ROMMEL ERWIN: (1891-1944) German Field Marshal of World War II, Knight's Cross winner with Oak Leaves, Swords and Diamonds. A rare War date D.S., Rommel, in bold pencil, one page, 4to, Division Gefechtsstand (Division Command Post), 26th May 1940, in German. The partially printed document, completed in typescript, awards the Panzerkampfwagen-Abzeichen (Tank Badge) to Gefreiten Karl Steuerer of the 2nd Panzer Division, 25 Regiment. Signed by Rommel at the foot, in his capacity as Generalmajor and Division Commander, alongside an official circular stamp featuring the Nazi eagle and swastika. Some very light age wear at the folds and two minor stains, otherwise VG
The present document, dated 26th May 1940, was signed on a critical day during the Battle of France. Heinz Guderian had set an ultimatum to the 10th Panzer Division led by Ferdinand Schaal and order that if Calais had not fallen by 14h on 26th May then he would withdraw the Division and instruct the Luftwaffe to destroy the town. The Panzer Division succeeded in their task, just 30 minutes before Guderian's deadline.
