214 Nachlaß des Generalmajors und Afrika - Kämpfers Otto Deindl, bayrischer Flugzeugführer im 1. Weltkrieg.

Otto Deindl (23.11.1890-14.6.1947) entered the Bavarian Infantry Regiment 16 on 1.10.1910 and was transferred as a Leutnant on 2.2.1914 to the Bavarian Aviation and Motor Transport Battalion. After training as a pilot, he was deployed with Kampfgeschwader 2 and subsequently with various other units. He then commanded Flying School 3 in Fürth, followed by Flying School 1 in Schleißheim. After the end of World War I, he transferred to the Bavarian State Police and was accepted as a Major into the Reichswehr on 1.5.1935, becoming commander of Antitank Battalion 27. As an Oberst, he held various service positions. He participated in the North African campaign as a Generalmajor and was transferred back to the Führer Reserve on 7.3.1943. On 21.4.1943 he was appointed commandant of the Bitch training area, on 13.8.1944 Wehrmacht commandant of Posen, and on 1.10.1944 fortress commandant of Posen. After further assignments, he was taken prisoner on 8.5.1945, where he died on 14.6.1947.Bavarian Pilot's Badge (1913-21). Silver-plated non-ferrous metal, on pin with safety catch. Together with the rare certificate of ownership dated 27.9.1914, with original signature of Generalmajor z.D. Heinemann.Hanger for officer's dagger (Army). Silver braid on field-gray velvet, silver-plated zinc fittings.1 pair of shoulder boards for Generalmajor. Celluloid/silver braid construction, for sewing in.9-piece grouping. 4-ribbon bar WWI; 7-ribbon bar WWII; wreath for general's cap (broken), gilt zinc; miniature of a student tassel; ribbon piece for the Italian-German Africa Campaign Medal; miniature of the HJ Proficiency Badge 1st Class, zinc on pin, ribbon for War Merit Cross 2nd Class; brooch for Red Cross nurses; Red Cross pin 1934-37.5-piece miniature chain. Bavarian Military Merit Order with Crown and Swords; Iron Cross 2nd Class 1914; Austrian Military Merit Cross with war decoration; Pilot's Badge 1913-21; Wound Badge in Black WWI.2 miniatures of the Iron Cross 1st Class 1914-18. Silver-plated, on brooch fittings.Clasp to the Iron Cross 2nd Class 1939-45, 2nd pattern. Silver-plated war metal, mounted on single-button ribbon with split pins. With award document dated 15.9.1942 and original signature of Field Marshal Rommel.Service Awards 2nd and 4th Class, 1939-40. Silver-plated, without ribbons. Together with silver-plated Wehrmacht eagle for ribbon. With award document dated 2.10.1936 and original signature of the commander of the 7th Division, Generalleutnant Halder.Cuff title “AFRIKA”. Machine-embroidered version on camel hair cloth. Together with award document dated 22.1.1944, with original signature of General of Infantry Schroth. Also included is the award recommendation dated 18.5.1943 with award notation dated 3.9.1943.Cuff title “AFRIKA”. Machine-embroidered version on camel hair cloth.Cuff title “AFRIKAKORPS”. Metal thread, woven original version.Cuff title “AFRIKAKORPS”. Metal thread, woven version.

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