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This artifact is an exceptionally rare and complete memorial set dedicated to a single individual, documenting the life and service of a young tank commander from elite armored units. The set features an impressive large-format portrait of the soldier measuring 23 x 17.5 cm, housed in its original, stylish period frame measuring 30 x 38 cm. The photograph captures the soldier in full uniform, reflecting the gravity and character of front-line service. The second key component of the set is the original field obituary (Sterbebild) commemorating Unterscharführer Jakob Johann, who served as a Panzerkommandant in a reconnaissance platoon.
The document reveals the soldier's distinguished combat record; having been wounded multiple times on the Eastern Front, he was honored with high-ranking awards, including the Iron Cross 1st and 2nd Class, as well as the Panzer Badge. Jakob Johann fell in battle on July 11, 1944, on the Western Front at the age of only 23. This documentation carries a deep tragic weight, mentioning the prior deaths of his brother and brother-in-law. The entire set is preserved in excellent collector's condition, with a natural patina on the frame, making it an invaluable historical testament for military researchers and collectors of panzer-related memorabilia.
Type: Memorial set (portrait + obituary)
Subject: SS-Unterscharführer Jakob Johann (Panzerkommandant)
Frame dimensions: 30 x 38 cm
Photo dimensions: 23 x 17.5 cm
Awards: EK I, EK II, Panzer Badge
Date of death: July 11, 1944 (Western Front)
Condition: Very good, original period framing