German WWII Signed Photo of Knights Cross Winner Wilhelm "Willy" Keipp-Willy was born on October 13, 1917, survived the war and died on April 11, 1996. He was a German Heer Feldwebel who received the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on October 30, 1943. He earned the award while serving as a platoon leader (Zugführer) in the 6th Company, Grenadier Regiment 124, 72nd Infanterie-Division. The photo measures 5 inches (12.7 cm) long and just over 3 ½ inches (8.89 cm) wide. There is a small handwritten bio signed by Kluge as well. The envelope is in place.