264 DIVISION BRANDENBURG - Grouping from the Estate of Major Max Wandrey, Kommander of the 2nd Bataillon, Jäger-Regiment 1, Panzergrenadier Division "Brandenburg". The 787th recipient of the Oak Leaves to the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross.

Max Wandrey was one of the bravest officers in the well known special forces of the Abwehr: the Brandenburgers, which was expanded into a Panzergrenadier Division in the last years of the war. His actions elevated him into the ranks of one of the most successful combat commanders, which was evidenced by his many military decorations for valor. Already awarded the German Cross in gold in 1942, Wandrey received the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross for his valor in combat as the commander of the 11th company on 9 January 1944 in Greece and as commander of the 2nd Battalion on 16 March 1945 posthumously the oak leaves. Wandrey died on 21. 2. 1945 after a serious wound in a hospital in Kruschwitz/Saxony. The grouping consists of the following: 

- Large award document for the German Cross in Gold to Max Wandrey dated 13. 5. 1942, features original signature of Field Marshal Keitel. 

- Preliminary award document for the German Cross in Gold dated 13. 5. 1942, features original signature of Field Marshal Keitel. Included is the certified receipt for the document dated 15. 4. 1943 and a beautiful photograph of Wandrey with German Cross and Knight's Cross.

- Order of the Day from the Brandenburg division for the award of the Oak Leaves to the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross, dated 17. 3. 1945.

- Condolence letter from the Commander of the Brandenburg Division, dated 1. 3. 1945 to Wandrey's widow. She is also being notified that her husband has been recommended for the Oak Leaves to the Knight's cross of the Iron Cross.

- Copy of the Führer's telegram for the award of the Oak leaves to the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross, dated 16. 3. 1945.

- Copy of the telegram from Colonel General Schörner for the award of the oak leaves, dated 19. 3. 1945.

- Congratulatory letter for the Oak Leaves of the Knight's cross to the Iron Cross, dated 23. 3. 1945 features the original signature of the chief of the General Staff of the army, Heinz Guderian.

- Newspaper reports on the award of the Knight's cross and a very attractive photo of the recipient, Max Wandrey.

- Letter dated March 19, 1945 from the division commander, Major General Schulte-Geuthans, informing Wandrey's widow that her husband has been awarded the oak leaves. The letter also notifies the widow that she is being sent a "Brandenburg" cuff title. 

Extremely rare document pertaining to the history of "Brandenburg" division cuff title.

- Group of 20 photos featuring Max Wandrey and his Brandenburger comrades in various combar settings. Also, photocopy of Wandrey with the Knight's Cross. Photo collection of unique rarity given the nature of the Brandenburger's classified missions.  Of great historical interest.

- Preliminary award document for the infantry assault badge, dated 29. 7. 1940.

- Award document for the Iron Cross 2nd Class, dated 1. 6. 1940 with original signature of Lieutenant General and Division Commander v. Briessen.

- Award document for the Iron cross 1st class dated, dated 7. 8. 1941 with signature of Lieutenant General Seifert.

- Preliminary award document for the Black Wound Badge, dated 1. 10. 1940 with original signature of Colonel v. Randow.

- Photograph of his gravesite.

From the estate of one of the legendary "Brandenburgers" very interesting grouping of documents and of great rarity.

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