GUSTAV SCHMIDT German general and commander of the 19th Panzer Div., fought in Belgium and Poland, and spearheaded the attack into Russia. Awarded the Knights Cross with Oak Leaves. Scarce war-date S.P. with A.D.S. on verso, 3" x 4 1/2" b/w, a chest, up pose in uniform signed with rank at bottom. On verso he pens a note in German, apparently mentioning his award, signs and dates the piece May 26, 1943. Some mounting remnants on verso could be soaked off, else very good to fine. $250-350