Signature not matching unit designation

[compressore]

Dear members,
I have a more general question:

An EK1 award certificate to a Wachtmeister of the 290th Artillery regiment (part of the 290th Infantry Divsion).

Signed by General Dr. Johannes Mayer, dated November 1943 and stamped by 329 Inf.-Div. which would fit as Dr. Mayer was the commander at this time.
But he was not incharge for the 290th !
Any explanations for this unregularity or is this common ?

A transfer has not been taken as there are awards dated to 1944 for the same man, still 290th regiment.

Thanks and regards
Christian

[keifer kahn]

Sounds correct as EK1,s would of been awarded by the divisional commander, not the Regimental commander.

[compressore]

Thanks for the reply, but the problem I have is that he signs an EK1 award for a member of a different DIVISON.
Mayer commander of the 329 Inf. Division
The Wachtmeister is 290 Artillery-Regiment, which belongs to the 290th Division.

Thanks
Christian

[keifer kahn]

I would check each divisions proximity to each other at that time.

Also he may of been transferred.He may of been eligible while at the 290th but did not receive the award immediately and received it when he arrived at the 329th.

[Brian R]

Not to worry as this was quite common. Units were often temporarily subordinate to other divisions - and it was appropriate for the temporary command to award an Iron Cross if the act of bravery occurred under their authority. Both these divisions were fighting with 16. Armee at the time so it is quite likely that the regiment, or a part of it, was attached to 329. ID for a bit.

[compressore]

Thanks

This forum is a great place to learn !

[The Other Brian]

Can you please post a photo of the signature of General Dr. Mayer?

thanks,

Brian

[mikeburch]

Signature not matching

Perhaps, the commander of the 290th was not available, or deceased.
mikeburch

[Brian R]

Perhaps, the commander of the 290th was not available, or deceased.
mikeburch

No, in that case a representative or new temporary commander of 290. ID would have signed. This is likely a scenario in which the regiment was temporarily subordinate to another division.

[Tom B]

Not to worry as this was quite common. Units were often temporarily subordinate to other divisions - and it was appropriate for the temporary command to award an Iron Cross if the act of bravery occurred under their authority. Both these divisions were fighting with 16. Armee at the time so it is quite likely that the regiment, or a part of it, was attached to 329. ID for a bit.

I agree, I have seen this many times before ! Tom