Knight's Cross document question

[Steve Sherlock]

Regarding the Knight's Cross document group currently offered on the Estand, I have a question on the Knight's Cross document itself.

It is signed by Keitel, who was at that time Generalfeldmarschall and Chef des Oberkommandos der Wehrmacht. Yet, on the document, "Generalfeldmarschall" is crossed out, and underneath is typed "General der Infantrie." Also crossed out is "Oberbefehlshaber des Heeres" (Which, was not Keitel's position) and in its stead is stamped "Oberkommando des Heeres."

Keitel's name on the document seems inconsistant with the changes on the document. Why would this be?

Steve

[bhholst]

Regarding the Knight's Cross document group currently offered on the Estand, I have a question on the Knight's Cross document itself.

It is signed by Keitel, who was at that time Generalfeldmarschall and Chef des Oberkommandos der Wehrmacht. Yet, on the document, "Generalfeldmarschall" is crossed out, and underneath is typed "General der Infantrie." Also crossed out is "Oberbefehlshaber des Heeres" (Which, was not Keitel's position) and in its stead is stamped "Oberkommando des Heeres."

Keitel's name on the document seems inconsistant with the changes on the document. Why would this be?

Steve

Hello Steve.
The document is signed by Gen.d.Inf. Bodewin Keitel ( brother of Gen.Fm.Wilhelm Keitel) who until 30.Sep.1942 was Chef des Heeres Personal Amt . Thus he was during his tenure signing such R.K. prel.docs.
The error here seems to occur from time to time.
Similarly with Gen.Oberst A.Jodel who had a brother ,Ferdinand Jodl, last rank Gen.d.Geb.Truppen. These two are likewise mistaken one for the other.
Bernhard H.Holst

[Steve Sherlock]

Hello Steve.
The document is signed by Gen.d.Inf. Bodewin Keitel ( brother of Gen.Fm.Wilhelm Keitel) who until 30.Sep.1942 was Chef des Heeres Personal Amt . Thus he was during his tenure signing such R.K. prel.docs.
The error here seems to occur from time to time.
Similarly with Gen.Oberst A.Jodel who had a brother ,Ferdinand Jodl, last rank Gen.d.Geb.Truppen. These two are likewise mistaken one for the other.
Bernhard H.Holst

Hello Berhard,
OK, that does explain it. I forgot about Wilhelm's lesser known brother, Bodewin. His signature does look similar to his brother's.
Also, I wasn't aware that Gen. Obst. Jodl had a brother also of general rank.
Thanks!
Steve