The Kavallerie-Regiment Süd was raised in June 1943 and was used to form 4. Kavallerie-Brigade in May 1944.

Commanders

Major Ludwig-Ferdinand Prinz zu Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg (1 June 1943 - 22 Nov 1943) (KIA)
Major Hans-Jobst Rojahn (22 Nov 1943 - May 1944)

Holders of high awards

Holders of the Knight's Cross (1)
- Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg, Ludwig Prinz zu 20.01.1944 Oberstleutnant Kdr Kav.Rgt Süd

Notable members

Prince Ludwig-Ferdinand of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg

Sources used

Dr Jeffrey T. Fowler - Axis Cavalry in World War II
Georg Tessin - Verbände und Truppen der deutschen Wehrmacht 1933-1945

Reference material on this unit

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