Winter 2026 Militaria & Collectibles Auction
Lot 224:
Description
Siegfried Jamrowski (1 November 1917-3 September 2012 was a Major in the Fallschirmjager (Paratroopers) during WWII. He was awarded the Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross for his actions in the Battle of Monte Cassino. The Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. Jamrowski was captured by British troops in May 1945 and was held until 1946. Jamrowski was awarded the Knight’s Cross on June 9th, 1944. On the 15.03.1944 the Allies commenced a major aerial/artillery barrage on the city of Cassino. Among the defending German units was the II./Fallschirmjäger-Regiment 3. Though the bombardment did inflict damage on the Bataillon, the 6. Kompanie under the command of Oberleutnant Jamrowski (who also commanded 8. Kompanie) suffered no losses. At the beginning of the aerial attack the unit (along with the Bataillon staff) was positioned as a reserve in the basement of a large commercial building. After the first wave had departed, the men here utilized the short pause to move to a rock-cut cellar at the foot of monastery hill. From this place they were virtually immune to attack. 6. Kompanie thus bore a major share of the subsequent fighting against the New Zealanders, and was heavily responsible for their inability to capture the entire city. For his brave and skillful leadership during the battle Jamrowski would receive the Knight’s Cross. This signed photo is a copy of an actual period photo. The signature is original. The approximate size is 8 x 10 inches. The photo is in nice condition.
Condition: See description for notes on condition. Please note that all items are sold as is without returns, so please ask questions in advance of bidding.
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