Important grouping to General der Kavallerie Curt Freiherr von Gienanth (1876 - 1961). A German General as well as military commander and district commander in the General Government during World War II. On September 30, 1933, Gienanth was retired with the honorary rank of General of Cavalry and the right to wear the uniform of the 13th Cavalry Regiment.

A fine field-tunic from Gabardine designed like an M36 field tunic. The exact same tunic is shown on a 1941 dated drawing of him which is part of this lot. 

Kavallerie officer’s (not General’s) collar tabs. Machine-attached. Hand-attached shoulder boards. Both feature the „goldgelb“ color for Cavalry troops. The shoulder boards are very special. They are actually General’s boards but not with a red backing, but again finished with yellow cloth. That is very special, and it is clear that these boards were custom-made for him that way to commemorate his command of Kavallerie-Regiment 13. The „13“ ciphers are also attached. The breast eagle is attached by hand. All insignia were attached pre-1945.

There are several loops with clear signs of wear to hold his awards, including a lot ribbon bar and two badges to attach to the breast pocket. This would be an Iron Cross 1st Class and the 1939 Clasp to go with it. All buttons are complete. The lining is made from fine silk. Name tag removed. Traces visible. 

A large size drawing in the original frame shows Freiherr von Gienanth wearing the tunic being offered. Painted by Otto ENGELHARDT-KYFFHÄUSER at „Spala“ Castle. Dated 20.5.1941 and signed.

A nice studio portrait with the General’s tunic dating back to the early 1930s, showing him wearing his „Johanniter-Orden“. Three photos of his later days, one personal card, and his death notice. A few documents providing more details on his career.

A confirmation from his nephew confirms that the tunic and drawing belonged to his uncle. Dated 1989. His nephew remembers his uncle wearing the uniform pre-1945 and wearing it well.