Hello Erich,

Thanks for asking and your assistance. I have an original (postcard size) studio photograph & just got a digital image of him in Afrika wearing his RK. I'm hoping to find more images of Heinrich in Afrika or an award document he might have signed as the battalion commander :-) Ideally, I would also like to get a copy of his Vorschlag for the RK.

My primary reason in researching Hauptmann is that I've recently become the proud new "guardian" of his Knight's Cross (with original wearing ribbon) along with his Preliminary RK Award document, AFRIKA cuffband document and all his medals (including his two cuffbands). It's actually quite amazing this group has remained together but the previous owner knew the importance of not splitting it up.

Anyway, your help would be truly appreciated!