The Nose Knows: Possible "Nostricular" ID of a WW2 German General?

[Rick Research]

Bernhard and Glenn: working on photos from the Stogie-Rick Collection, found this one, taken 20 April 1937. Can't see shoulder board details, but from his awards, this is either Oskar Blümm (1884-1951, Generalleutnant 1.4.40) or Baptist Kniess (1885-19??, General der Infanterie 1.12.42) and so as an Oberst commanding some infantry regiment.

I suspect from the tiny little button nose that this was KNIESS, but I have not seen a photo of Blümm.

Could you confirm faces for the Two Rickies from "Die Generale," and let me know what the owner of this teeny li'l snout was doing on Führer's Birthday 1937? (As well as Kniess's death date if him).

Thanks, Rick (copied Photos and Imperial)

[Glenn2438]

Blümm

Rick,

I am more of the opinion that this is Oskar Blümm. He was commanding Infanterie-Regiment 42 on the Führer's birthday 1937.

Baptist Knieß died on the 10th of November 1956. He was commanding Infanterie-Regiment 63 on the Führer's birthday 1937.

Regards
Glenn


Blümm



Knieß

[Rick Research]

Thanks Glenn!!!

I agree, Blümm's nose is even smaller, AND his earlobes look closer too.

Happiness is an anonymous photo identified!