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WWII Infantry Assault Badge in Silver & Wound Badge in Silver Document Group – Leutnant in Grenadier-Regiment 172 (75. Infanterie-Division)
€140,00Original WWII German award document grouping belonging to Leutnant Herbert Jarausch of 5. Kompanie/ Grenadier-Regiment 172 of the 75. Infanterie-Division, consisting of two original award certificates documenting frontline combat service and multiple wounds sustained in action.
The group includes award certificates of the:
Infanterie-Sturmabzeichen in Silber (Infantry Assault Badge in Silver) issued to: Gefreiter Herbert Jarausch of the 9./Grenadier-Regiment 172 on 24 May 1943. The Infantry Assault Badge in Silver was awarded to infantry soldiers who participated in numerous infantry assaults and close-combat operations while serving on the front line.
Verwundetenabzeichen in Silber (Wound Badge in Silver) issued to: Leutnant Herbert Jarausch
of the 5./ Grenadier-Regiment 172 on 22 December 1944 in Komotau
The document records that the recipient had suffered wounds on:
- 8 August 1942
- 29 March 1944
- 31 October 1944
A total of three combat wounds, qualifying him for the Wound Badge in Silver.
Both documents bear original signatures and official unit stamps.
Good original condition with expected wartime folds, filing holes, age toning, and handling wear. Both documents remain fully legible and display well.
A desirable combat award grouping documenting both frontline assault service and multiple battle wounds sustained by a soldier who rose from enlisted rank to officer during the war.
WWII German Gestapo / SD Personnel Promotion File – BdS Metz – Signed by Heinrich Himmler!
€750,00Rare and historically significant original Third Reich personnel file relating to Karl Schmidt, a jurist who served within the Geheime Staatspolizei (Gestapo) and later the Sicherheitsdienst (SD). The appointment proposal bears an original period ink signature of Heinrich Himmler.
The document group concerns Schmidt’s appointment from Regierungsassessor to Regierungsrat and includes official correspondence between the Reich Ministry of the Interior and the Präsidialkanzlei des Führers und Reichskanzlers.
Particularly noteworthy is the detailed personnel record listing Schmidt’s career progression through the judicial system before entering the Gestapo and subsequently being appointed to a senior security position in occupied France.
The file records that Schmidt:
- Passed the first legal examination on 30 October 1930
- Passed the major state examination in 1934
- Served as Gerichtsassessor and later as a lawyer in Hamm
- Entered the Staatspolizeileitstelle Stuttgart on 18 July 1939
- Was transferred to the State Police office at Neustadt an der Weinstraße in 1940
- Was permanently accepted into the Geheime Staatspolizei (Gestapo) service on 1 October 1940
- Was transferred on 1 July 1941 as Befehlshaber der Sicherheitspolizei und des SD (BdS) in Metz, occupied Lorraine
The personnel sheet further notes:
- Membership in the NSDAP since 1 May 1933
- Party number 2,939,452
- Rank of SS-Hauptsturmführer im SD
- Association with the Reichsstelle für Sippenforschung
An especially interesting feature is the official statement:
“Die Parteikanzlei hat Einwendungen gegen die Ernennung nicht erhoben.”
(“The Party Chancellery has raised no objections to the appointment.”)
The document bears official filing references, stamps, annotations, and facsimile signatures associated with the appointment process handled through the Führer’s Chancellery.
WWII German Press Photo – Artillery Command Post in the Normandy Bocage – Dated 29.06.1944
€55,00Original German WWII press photograph showing a field artillery command post established within the dense hedgerow countryside (Bocage) of Normandy during the fighting that followed the Allied D-Day landings.
The photograph depicts German artillery personnel and officers operating from a concealed position under tree cover while coordinating fire missions. Such command posts played a crucial role in directing artillery support during the difficult fighting in the Norman hedgerow terrain.
The reverse retains its original wartime press caption and photographer attribution.
The original German caption reads:
“Heckenkrieg in der Normandie.”
“Provisorisch ist in dem Hecken- und Waldgelände ein Batteriegefechtsstand eingerichtet worden. Zielsicher wird von hier das Feuer unserer Feldartillerie gesteuert.”
Translation:
“Hedgerow warfare in Normandy. A battery command post has been established in the hedgerow and wooded terrain. From here, the fire of our field artillery is accurately directed.”
The caption was issued on 29 June 1944, during the intense battle for Normandy when both sides struggled for control of the difficult bocage landscape.
Details
- Original German WWII press photograph
- Size: approximately 13 x 18 cm
- Date issued: 29 June 1944
- Photo reference: A 129 420 a
- Photographer: PK Kriegsberichter Koll
- Marked “Nur innerhalb einer Serie” (Only to be published as part of a series)
- Original typed wartime caption on reverse
- Normandy Campaign / D-Day period
- Depicts German artillery command personnel in a battery command post
- Excellent illustration of bocage warfare conditions
- Good original condition with age-related wear
WWII German Press Photo – German Fallschirmjäger Street Fighting in Northern Italy – Captured Badoglio Supporters – 1943/44
€75,00Original German WWII press photograph depicting the aftermath of intense street fighting in Italy following the collapse of the Italian government under Marshal Badoglio. The image shows destroyed and burning armored vehicles in an urban setting while captured Italians are escorted away by German forces.
The reverse retains its original wartime caption, censorship approval markings (“Frei gegeben durch Zensur”), and the stamp of SIPHO S.A. – Service International Photographique, Brussels.
The original German caption reads:
“Rom in deutscher Hand”
“Dieses Bild zeigt von dem harten und entschlossenen Zupacken der Fallschirmjäger im Straßenkampf. Jeder Widerstand der Anhänger des verräterischen Badoglio-Systems wurde blitzschnell und rücksichtslos gebrochen. Das Bild zeigt gefangene Italiener, Anhänger des Badoglio-Regimes, die von deutschen Fallschirmjägern abgeführt werden. Im Vordergrund brennende feindliche Panzer.”
Translation:
“Rome in German hands. This image demonstrates the hard and determined action of German paratroopers in street fighting. All resistance by supporters of the ‘treacherous’ Badoglio system was swiftly and ruthlessly crushed. The photograph shows captured Italians, supporters of the Badoglio regime, being escorted away by German Fallschirmjäger. In the foreground are burning enemy armored vehicles.”
The caption reflects wartime German propaganda language following Italy’s surrender to the Allies in September 1943 and the subsequent German occupation of large parts of Italy.
Details
- Original German WWII press photograph
- Size: approximately 13 x 18 cm
- Period wartime press issue
- Original typed caption on reverse
- PK photographer: Reuschle
- Reference: PK Reuschle 3779 E.M.
- SIPHO S.A. Brussels copyright stamp
- German censorship approval marking
- Depicts urban combat aftermath in Italy
- Burning armored vehicles visible
- Captured Italian personnel being escorted by German troops
- Good original condition with normal age-related wear
WWII German Press Photo – Reconnaissance Patrol Leaving Strongpoint, Normandy Front – Dated 27.07.1944
€75,00Original German WWII press photograph depicting a German reconnaissance patrol (Spähtrupp) moving out from a fortified strongpoint in Normandy to observe enemy activity. The image shows German soldiers advancing through open countryside while monitoring an industrial complex in the distance.
The reverse retains its original wartime press caption, distribution markings, and several period stamps, including the Dutch occupation-era censorship stamp:
“Goedgekeurd door Duitsche Censuur” (Approved by German Censorship).
Also present are markings from Scherl Bilderdienst Berlin, one of Germany’s major wartime press agencies.
The original German caption reads:
“Ein Spähtrupp verläßt seinen Stützpunkt. Immer wieder versucht der Gegner in den Abschnitt des Stützpunktes der Normandie einzubrechen. Vom Gefechtsstand eines Stützpunktes aus geht ein Spähtrupp ins Gelände vor, um in den Fabrikanlagen feindliche Bewegungen festzustellen.”
Translation:
“A reconnaissance patrol leaves its strongpoint. Repeatedly the enemy attempts to break into this sector of the Normandy front. From the command post of a strongpoint, a reconnaissance patrol moves forward into the terrain in order to detect enemy movements around the factory installations.”
The image provides an excellent wartime record of German defensive operations in Normandy during the final weeks of the battle following the Allied breakout attempts.
Details
- Original German WWII press photograph
- Size: approximately 13 x 18 cm
- Date: 27 July 1944
- Press reference: AVZ 11842
- Photographer/War Correspondent: Kriegsberichter Vennemann (Sch)
- Agency: Scherl Bilderdienst Berlin
- Original typed caption attached to reverse
- Original Dutch German-censorship approval stamp
- Normandy Campaign
- Depicts German reconnaissance troops leaving a defensive position
- Industrial complex visible in the background
- Good original condition with age-related wear and handling marks
WWII German Press Photo – Panzer Commander Briefing Before Action, Normandy Invasion Front – Dated 16.06.1944
€95,00Original German WWII press photograph depicting officers and crew members of a German armored unit during an operational briefing in Normandy shortly after the Allied D-Day landings. A German tank and its crew can be seen in the background while commanders discuss upcoming combat operations.
The reverse retains its original wartime press caption, press reference number PK-H 3648, and the Transocean-Europapress Berlin copyright stamp.
The original German caption reads:
“Invasionsfront Normandie. Starke deutsche Panzerkräfte und Sturmgeschützeinheiten sind in ihre Bereitstellungsräume in der Normandie gefahren. Der Führer einer Panzereinheit bei der Einsatzbesprechung.”
Translation:
“Normandy invasion front. Strong German tank forces and assault gun units have moved into their assembly areas in Normandy. The commander of a tank unit during an operational briefing.”
Photographed during the critical fighting that followed the Allied invasion of France, this image provides an excellent contemporary record of German armored forces preparing for combat in the Normandy campaign.
Details
- Original German WWII press photograph
- Size: 13 x 18 cm
- Date: 16 June 1944
- Press reference: PK-H 3648
- Photographer: PK-Hähle
- Agency: Transocean-Europapress
- Original typed caption affixed to reverse
- Original Transocean-Europapress Berlin copyright stamp
- Normandy Campaign / D-Day period
- Depicts German armored unit officers during a combat briefing
- Tank and crew visible in background
- Good original condition with normal age-related wear
Original WWII German Press Photo – Assault Troop Advancing Near the Orne Estuary, Normandy – Dated 17.06.1944
€75,00Original German WWII press photograph showing a German assault detachment (Stoßtrupp) advancing across open terrain in the Normandy battle zone near the Orne River estuary during the Allied invasion of France.
The reverse retains its original wartime press caption and copyright stamp from Transocean-Europapress Berlin, together with the press reference number PK-H 3650 and date 17 June 1944.
The original German caption reads:
“Kampfgebiet Orne-Mündung. An der Invasionsfront Normandie im Kampfgebiet der Orne-Mündung geht ein deutscher Stoßtrupp zum Angriff vor.”
Translation:
“Combat area of the Orne Estuary. On the Normandy invasion front, in the combat area of the Orne estuary, a German assault troop moves forward to attack.”
The image captures German infantry heavily laden with equipment as they move through open countryside toward the front lines. Taken less than two weeks after D-Day, it represents a scarce wartime press image documenting German operations during the critical early phase of the Normandy campaign.
Details
- Original German WWII press photograph
- Size: 13 x 18 cm
- Date: 17 June 1944
- Press reference: PK-H 3650
- Photographer: PK-Siedel
- Agency: Transocean-Europapress
- Original typed caption on reverse
- Original Transocean-Europapress Berlin copyright stamp
- Normandy Campaign / D-Day period
- Depicts German assault troops advancing near the Orne estuary
- Good condition with age-related wear and handling marks
WWII German Press Photo – Panzergrenadiers & Armoured Vehicles Moving Against Allied Normandy Landings – Dated 12.06.1944
€75,00Original German WWII press photograph depicting German Panzergrenadiers and armoured vehicles advancing through a village street during the early stages of the Allied invasion of Normandy. The reverse bears the original wartime press caption and agency markings.
The attached German press text translates roughly as:
“Bitter fighting against the landed English, Canadians and Americans. In the German assembly area all countermeasures are underway. Panzergrenadiers and armoured artillery are moving forward to attack the landed Anglo-American forces.”
The photograph is dated 12 June 1944, only days after the D-Day landings, making it a period propaganda and press-distribution image documenting the German response to the Allied invasion.
Visible are camouflaged German armoured vehicles carrying troops through a French village, providing an excellent visual record of German military operations during the Normandy campaign.
Details
- Original German WWII press photo
- Date: 12 June 1944
- Size: 13 x 18 cm
- Original typed press caption attached to reverse
- German wartime press/propaganda release
- Depicts German Panzergrenadiers and armoured vehicles
- Normandy campaign / D-Day period
- Good overall condition with period wear consistent with age
- Rare historical image from the immediate aftermath of the Allied landings
WWII Crimea Shield (Krimschild) Award Document – Unteroffizier, Kraftwagentransportabteilung 501 (1943)
€90,00Original WWII German Krimschild (Crimea Shield) award document (Besitzzeugnis) awarded to Unteroffizier Erich Neuber of 2./Kraftwagentransportabteilung 501.
The certificate was issued on 30 January 1943 and confirms the award of the Krimschild, one of the German campaign shields instituted to recognize service during the Crimean Campaign. The document bears the facsimile signature of Generalfeldmarschall Erich von Manstein, whose forces conducted the successful operations in the Crimea during 1941–1942.
Award documents for the Krimschild are highly sought after, particularly those issued to support and transport personnel who played a vital logistical role in maintaining German operations in the region. As a member of Kraftwagentransportabteilung 501, Neuber served in a transport unit responsible for the movement of personnel, supplies, ammunition and equipment under demanding frontline conditions.
The document remains in good original condition with period filing holes, fold marks, light age-related wear and handling traces consistent with wartime use. An attractive and historically significant campaign award document from one of the most famous German operations on the Eastern Front.
WWII Ostmedaille (Eastern Front Medal) Award Document – Artillerie-Regiment 86 (1942)
€45,00Original WWII German award document (Besitzzeugnis) for the Medaille Winterschlacht im Osten 1941/42, commonly known among collectors as the Ostmedaille or Eastern Front Medal.
The document was awarded to Oberkanonier August Krein of 3./Artillerie-Regiment 86 on 1 August 1942 in recognition of his service during the severe winter campaign on the Eastern Front.
The certificate retains its original unit stamp and period signature and is presented in the classic wartime format headed “Im Namen des Führers und Obersten Befehlshabers der Wehrmacht”. The award was issued to soldiers who endured the extreme conditions of the Russian winter while participating in combat operations or providing essential frontline support.
The document remains in good original condition with expected age-related wear, light folding and minor handling marks. A desirable and increasingly difficult-to-find named Eastern Front award document to an artilleryman.
WWII Wound Badge in Black Award Document – Volks-Artillerie-Korps 405 (Ardennen, 1944)
€55,00Original WWII German Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz (Wound Badge in Black) award document (Besitzzeugnis) awarded to Gefreiter Kurt M. B. of III./Volks-Artillerie-Korps 405, 8. Batterie.
According to the document, the recipient suffered a combat wound on 8 December 1944 and was subsequently awarded the Wound Badge in Black. The award was issued in the field on 24 December 1944, only months before the end of the war in Europe, making it a late-war combat award document.
The certificate bears the original period signature of the issuing officer, identified as Hauptmann und Abteilungsführer of III./Volks-Artillerie-Korps 405.
The document remains in original condition with expected age-related wear, fold marks, light staining and handling traces consistent with wartime use. An attractive and historically significant late-war award document from a Volks-Artillerie formation.
Das Korps wurde zur Vorbereitung der Ardennen-Offensive in den Westen verlegt. Am 22. Oktober 1944 wurde das Korps in Volks-Artillerie-Korps (tbew. mot) 405 umbenannt und dem Reichsführer SS als “Volks-Verband” unterstellt. Während der Ardennen-Offensive unterstand es der 6. Panzerarmee und bestand aus:
18 x 7,5-cm Feldkanonen 40
18 x 10,5-cm leichte Feldhaubitze 18/40
12 x 10-cm Kanone 18
12 x 12,2-cm schwere feldhaubitze 396 (r)
12 x 15,2-cm Feldhaubitze 433 (r)
WWII Kriegsmarine Award Document Group – Minesweeper War Badge & Wound Badge – 12. Vorpostenflottille
€140,00Original and matching WWII German Kriegsmarine award document group belonging to Matrose Friedrich Döring, consisting of two award certificates issued in 1942.
The first document is the Besitzurkunde for the Kriegsabzeichen für Minensuch-, U-Boots-Jagd- und Sicherungsverbände (War Badge for Minesweeper, Sub-Chaser and Escort Vessels), awarded on 7 October 1942. The certificate bears the Kriegsmarine eagle stamp and period signature of the commanding officer of the 5. Sicherungsdivision. Signed by Kapitän zur See Arnold Bentlage.
The second document is a Besitzzeugnis for the Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz (Black Wound Badge), awarded on 26 October 1942 following a wound sustained on 11 September 1942. The document is issued to Mtr. I Friedrich Döring of Dienststelle M 20899 and retains its original unit stamp and signature. Signed by Korvettenkapitän Karl von Hoff (DKIG!).
Both documents remain in honest wartime condition with age-related wear, folds, foxing, staining and handling marks consistent with their age and service history. The pair forms an attractive and historically interesting Kriegsmarine document grouping, especially as the wound badge certificate was awarded only weeks after the Minesweeper War Badge certificate.
A desirable original Kriegsmarine award document set to a named sailor who served in the German naval security and minesweeping forces during the Second World War.
Award Doc Set of Grenadier-Regiment 509 – 292. Infanterie-Division (ISA, EK2 & VWA Silber)
€210,00An excellent and complete named Wehrmacht award document group belonging to Obergefreiter Johann Hartel, Grenadier-Regiment 509 of the 292. Infanterie-Division. The set combines three important combat-related awards—the Iron Cross 2nd Class, Infantry Assault Badge in Silver, and Wound Badge in Silver—together with original accompanying correspondence.
The group includes:
- Award document for the Iron Cross 2nd Class (Eisernes Kreuz II. Klasse), awarded on 30 July 1944.
- Award document for the Infantry Assault Badge in Silver (Infanterie-Sturmabzeichen in Silber), awarded on 5 December 1944.
- Award document for the Wound Badge in Silver (Verwundetenabzeichen in Silber), awarded for wounds sustained on 26 July 1944.
- Original field correspondence forwarding the Iron Cross award document.
- Additional accompanying correspondence relating to the Infantry Assault Badge award.
Named award groups with multiple combat decorations and supporting paperwork are increasingly difficult to find, especially when all documents remain together. A very displayable and research-worthy Eastern Front soldier grouping.
Original wartime documents showing age, folds, handling wear, staining, and minor edge damage consistent with field use and storage. No restoration noted. Please refer to photographs for exact condition
Luftwaffe Steel Belt Buckle with Leather Tab by Brüder Schneider 1940
€185,00An original Luftwaffe enlisted man’s belt buckle complete with its original leather tab, maker marked Brüder Schneider 1940.
The buckle features the distinctive Luftwaffe eagle in flight surrounded by an oak leaf wreath, a design unique to the German Air Force during the Second World War. This example shows honest service wear from period use and retains traces of its original field-grey paint finish on the reverse.
The attached leather tab remains firmly in place and is clearly stamped Brüder Schneider 1940, a desirable feature that enhances both authenticity and collectability. The buckle retains its original catch, prongs, and attachment hardware, all of which remain intact.
A solid original Luftwaffe belt buckle set displaying attractive age, combat-era construction, and desirable wartime markings.
Hitlerjugend Aluminium Belt Buckle by Wilhelm Schröder & Co. (RZM M4/46)
€135,00An original Hitler Youth (HJ) aluminium belt buckle, manufactured by Wilhelm Schröder & Co., Lüdenscheid, and clearly marked RZM M4/46 on the reverse.
This attractive early aluminium example features the classic HJ diamond with national eagle and surrounding motto “Blut und Ehre” (“Blood and Honour”). The buckle retains excellent detail throughout the obverse, with clear definition to the eagle, lettering, and decorative border. The reverse displays the desirable RZM M4/46 maker mark, identifying production by Wilhelm Schröder & Co., one of the recognized manufacturers of Third Reich belt buckles and equipment.
The buckle remains complete with its original catch, roller bar, and prongs intact. It shows honest period wear and age consistent with use, while maintaining a very pleasing overall appearance.
A fine original example that would make an excellent addition to any collection of German youth organization memorabilia, belt buckles, or Third Reich field equipment.
Wehrmacht Heer Aluminium Belt Buckle – “Gott Mit Uns”
€130,00An original pre-war Wehrmacht Heer aluminium belt buckle, featuring the classic Wehrmacht national emblem with the motto “Gott Mit Uns” (“God With Us”) surrounding the national eagle and wreath.
This example is manufactured in lightweight aluminium, a material commonly used on early Army buckles prior to wartime material shortages and production changes. The buckle displays honest period wear from service use, while retaining strong detail to the pebbled field, wreath, eagle, and lettering. The reverse remains complete with its original catch and prongs intact.
Introduced following the re-establishment of the German armed forces in the 1930s, the Heer belt buckle became one of the most recognizable pieces of German military equipment of the Second World War.
A solid and original example, ideal for a Wehrmacht equipment, field gear, or belt buckle collection.
1939 “Mein Kampf” Wedding Edition – Engelskirchen Presentation Copy – Complete Original Slipcase
€180,00Original WWII-era German “Mein Kampf” wedding edition (“Ehestandsausgabe”) published in 1939 by Zentralverlag der NSDAP / Franz Eher Nachf., München. This example is an official municipal presentation copy issued by the town of Engelskirchen and presented to a newly married couple as part of the Third Reich wedding tradition.
The book retains its highly desirable complete original protective slipcase, which is often missing from surviving examples. The dedication page is handwritten in period ink and includes the names of the recipients, the presentation date, and official municipal presentation text.
This edition contains:
- Original portrait of Adolf Hitler
- Gothic-script printing throughout
- Combined two-volume edition in one binding
- 1939 dated title page
- Original decorative hardcover binding
- Complete original slipcase
Wedding editions of “Mein Kampf” were officially distributed by German municipalities to newly married couples during the Third Reich period as ceremonial state gifts. These books served both as propaganda material and symbolic state-issued household items, making them historically significant artifacts of daily life in Nazi Germany.
Condition is overall very good and highly displayable, showing only honest age and storage wear. The binding remains solid, pages are clean, and the original slipcase survives complete.
A historically significant and increasingly difficult-to-find complete wedding edition with strong collector, display, and research appeal.
Condition exactly as shown in the photographs.
1937 “Mein Kampf” Wedding Edition – City of Bonn Presentation Copy – Slipcase Missing Top Section
€160,00Original pre-war German edition of “Mein Kampf” by Adolf Hitler, published in 1937 by Zentralverlag der NSDAP / Franz Eher Nachf. München. This example is the desirable wedding presentation edition (“Ehestandsausgabe”), officially presented by the City of Bonn to a newly married couple on 16 October 1937.
The book remains complete with its original protective slipcase and retains the official presentation page reading:
“Dem jungvermählten Paare … überreicht von der Stadt Bonn”
The recipient names and date are handwritten in ink, together with the signature of the Oberbürgermeister (mayor).
The “Mein Kampf” wedding editions were commonly presented by German municipalities to newly married couples during the Third Reich period as official state gifts, making these editions historically significant examples of wartime-era propaganda and political publishing.
Condition is overall very good and displayable for its age. The book shows honest storage and handling wear. The original protective slipcase is still present, though the upper/top section of the slipcase is missing. Despite this damage, the slipcase remains displayable and is a desirable surviving accessory often absent from wartime examples.
A historically significant and collectible pre-war German political publication with strong display and research value.
Condition exactly as shown in the photographs.
Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz – Wound Badge in Black – L/16 – Near Mint Condition
€75,00Original WWII German Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz (Wound Badge in Black), awarded to German military personnel wounded during combat service.
This example retains an attractive dark finish and is presented in excellent Near Mint condition, showing only minimal storage and handling wear. The reverse appears to carry an LDO (“L/16”) maker marking, although the exact number is unfortunately unreadable.
The badge features the classic wartime design consisting of a steel helmet with swastika over crossed swords, surrounded by an oval laurel wreath. The reverse retains its original pin and catch setup.
Instituted on 1 September 1939, the Wound Badge in Black was generally awarded for one or two combat wounds or injuries sustained through hostile action.
A very clean and attractive original example ideal for display or collection.
Condition exactly as shown in the photographs.
Rare Studioportrait Wehrmacht Soldier with Luftwaffe Metal Eagle on his Fieldcap!
€15,00Original Studioportrait Wehrmacht Soldier with Luftwaffe Metal Eagle on his Fieldcap! Condition as seen. Postcardsize.
Studioportrait of Luftwaffe Aufklärer with Awards & Unit/Unknown Pin on his collar! (Landshut)
€75,00Original Studioportrait of a Luftwaffe (Air Force) Unteroffizier (NCO) wearing several wards such as the Eisernes Kreuz 1. Klasse, Fliegerschützen-Abzeichen, Frontflugspange für Aufklärer and most interestingly an unit or unknown pin on his collar! Postcardsize. Photo taken in Landshut. Condition as seen.
Studioportrait of Kriegsmarine Sailor with Unit (?) Cap Badge!
€55,00Original Studioportrait of a Kriegsmarine sailor wearing a a Unit (?) Cap Badge on his cap! Postcardsize. Condition as seen.
Studioportrait Wehrmacht Soldier wearing HJ/RAD Tinnies & Badge
€15,00Original Studioportrait Wehrmacht Soldier wearing HJ/RAD Tinnies & Badge. Condition as seen. Postcardsize.
Studioportrait Wehrmacht Soldier wearing “Unteroffiziersschule” Shoulderboards
€15,00Original Studioportrait Wehrmacht Soldier wearing “Unteroffiziersschule” Shoulderboards. Condition as seen. Postcardsize.
Studioportrait Early Küstenartillerie Soldier with Sleeve Badge (Bochum Studio)
€25,00Original wartime postcard-size portrait depicting a Kriegsmarine artillery enlisted man in service uniform. The subject is shown wearing a specialist trade badge, photographed in studio setting with period backdrop and carpet.
The photo was taken in Bochum, as indicated by the studio style and markings. Fine tonal contrast and sharp detail throughout, clearly showing uniform and insignia features.
Printed on period photographic paper with scalloped edges. Reverse is blank. Overall very good condition, light handling wear consistent with age.
Studioportrait Luftwaffe Soldier wearing helmet (with decal)
€25,00Original Luftwaffe studioportrait of a soldier wearing a helmet with decal. Postcardsize. Condition as seen.
Studioportrait Luftwaffe Soldier wearing helmet (with decal)
€25,00Original Luftwaffe studioportrait of a soldier wearing a helmet with decal. Postcardsize. Condition as seen.
Studioportrait of KM Sailor with Hilfskreuzer-Kriegsabzeichen!
€55,00Original Studioportrait of a Kriegsmarine sailor wearing awards (rare Hilfskreuzer-Kriegsabzeichen!)! Postcardsize. Condition as seen.
Studioportrait of Reichsarbeidsdienst member showcasing his KVK2X!
€35,00Original Studioportrait of a Reichsarbeitsdienst (RAD) member wearing the Kriegsverdienstkreuz 2. Klasse mit Schwetern as on day of awarding! Top portrait! Postcardsize. Condition as seen.
Studioportrait of Panzer soldier – Panzer-Regiment 5
€45,00Original Wehrmacht (Heer) studioportrait of a Panzer soldier wearing a Panzer Beret and Panzerwrap, numbered for Panzer-Regiment 5! Postcardsize. Condition as seen.
Panzer-Regiment 5 was part of the Deutsches Afrikakorps and capitulated in Tunis in May 1943!
Studioportrait of Panzer soldier – Panzer-Regiment 5
€45,00Original Wehrmacht (Heer) studioportrait of a Panzer soldier wearing a Panzer Beret and Panzerwrap, numbered for Panzer-Regiment 5! Postcardsize. Condition as seen.
Panzer-Regiment 5 was part of the Deutsches Afrikakorps and capitulated in Tunis in May 1943!
Studioportrait of Panzer Unteroffizier – Panzer-Regiment 5
€45,00Original Wehrmacht (Heer) studioportrait of a Panzer Unteroffizier wearing a Panzer Beret and Panzerwrap, numbered for Panzer-Regiment 5! Postcardsize. Condition as seen.
Panzer-Regiment 5 was part of the Deutsches Afrikakorps and capitulated in Tunis in May 1943!
Studioportrait of Panzer soldier – Panzer-Regiment 5
€45,00Original Wehrmacht (Heer) studioportrait of a Panzer soldier wearing a Panzer Beret and Panzerwrap, numbered for Panzer-Regiment 5! Postcardsize. Condition as seen.
Panzer-Regiment 5 was part of the Deutsches Afrikakorps and capitulated in Tunis in May 1943!
Studioportrait of Panzer soldier wearing Panzerkampfabzeichen in Silber & Shoulderboards “A”
€45,00Original Wehrmacht (Heer) Studioportrait of a Panzer soldier wearing the Panzerkampfabzeichen in Silber (highly detailed) and shoulderboards with “A” for Aufklärung (Recon). Postcardsize. Condition as seen.
Polizei-Dienstauszeichnung 2. Stufe für 18 Jahre
€130,00Original Polizei-Dienstauszeichnung 2. Stufe für 18 Jahre Treue Dienst (Police Service Award 2nd Class for 18 Years Loyal Service). Ribbon complete with pin! Condition as seen.
Minensucher-Abzeichen (Unmarked Wilhelm Deumer)
€150,00Original Kriegsmarine (Navy) Kriegsabzeichen für Minensuch-, Ubootsjagd- umd Sicherungsverbände or shortened to “Minensucher-Abzeichen” (Minesweeper Badge) unmarked but attributed to Wilhelm Deumer, Lüdenscheid. Condition as seen.
Soviet WWII Order of the Red Star (Silver, Numbered, c.1945)
€135,00Authentic Soviet Order of the Red Star (Russian: «ОРДЕН КРАСНОЙ ЗВЕЗДЫ»), a distinguished military decoration awarded for personal bravery, leadership, and outstanding service to the armed forces of the USSR during the Second World War.
The order is crafted in silver and measures approximately 47–50 mm across, formed as a five-pointed star with deep red enamel. The obverse features a central oxidized silver shield depicting a standing Soviet soldier in greatcoat holding a rifle. Surrounding the shield is a narrow band bearing the Communist motto “WORKERS OF THE WORLD, UNITE!” («ПРОЛЕТАРИИ ВСЕХ СТРАН, СОЕДИНЯЙТЕСЬ!»), with the inscription “USSR” («СССР») at the base. Beneath the shield sits the hammer and sickle emblem, also in oxidized silver, completing the iconic composition.
The reverse is plain and fitted with a threaded screw-post and backing plate for secure wear. It bears the maker’s mark along with the engraved serial number. This example is numbered 1544467, consistent with wartime production and most likely awarded in the second half of 1945, during the final phase of the conflict.
The order was worn directly on the uniform via screw-back fastening. When not worn, it was represented on a ribbon bar consisting of a 24 mm dark red silk moiré ribbon with a central silver stripe.
The enamel and metal surfaces may show typical age-related wear such as light scratches, minor enamel flakes, or patina, consistent with period use and storage.
Condition: As shown in photographs.
Belgian Army Bonnet de Police (Kwartiermuts) – 6de Linie Regiment – WWII Era
€100,00Original Belgian Army Bonnet de Police / Kwartiermuts dating from the Second World War period, attributed to the prestigious 6de Linie Regiment (6th Line Regiment). Constructed in the typical Belgian khaki wool with dark blue piping, retaining a strong untouched wartime appearance.
The cap is fitted with the original regimental numeral “6”. Cap retains its original kwispel (tassel).
A fine and honest field-used example showing clear wartime wear and age, exactly as expected from an original used item. The interior displays service wear and staining, while the exterior retains a pleasing untouched look with good overall shape.
A desirable and increasingly scarce piece of Belgian WWII headgear, especially with clear attribution to the 6de Linie Regiment and the evocative captivity-related insignia.
Condition
- Original WWII-period example
- Original “6” regimental insignia present
- Honest field wear and age throughout
- Interior with service-related wear/staining
- Exactly as shown in the photographs
NSJV Group Photograph – Limburg – Gouwleider Frans Ketels (Murdered during Repression!)
€110,00Original wartime photograph showing a group of members of the Nationaal-Socialistische Jeugd Vlaanderen (NSJV) gathered in front of a large building, likely during an organized youth activity or meeting in Limburg. Particularly notable is the presence of Frans Ketels, identified in period handwriting on the front as “Ketels,” visible among the group.
The NSJV functioned as the youth movement connected to the Flemish nationalist and collaborationist milieu during the German occupation of Belgium. Members are seen wearing characteristic NSJV youth uniforms, including white shirts, dark ties, skirts and shorts, with one youth clearly displaying an armband.
Frans Ketels originated from a Catholic and Flemish-nationalist family and studied law at the University of Leuven before the war. Prior to the German occupation he served as a regional leader within the Algemeen Vlaamsch Nationaal Jeugdverbond (AVNJ) and later became Gouwleider of the NSJV in Limburg during the occupation years.
Following the liberation of Belgium, Ketels was arrested on 22 September 1944 near Elen (Maaseik). According to postwar accounts, he was severely mistreated and publicly humiliated both in Maaseik and Hasselt. Before any formal trial could take place, he died in a hospital in Liège from injuries sustained during his detention. Within parts of Flemish-nationalist postwar memory, the death of Frans Ketels became symbolic of the violent street reprisals and excesses that occurred during the liberation period, particularly in Limburg.
The reverse bears a wartime photographer’s stamp:
“Foto Melotte – Winterslag – Albert I-laan”
An uncommon and historically significant original photograph connected to the NSJV and wartime Flemish collaboration history in occupied Belgium.
Size:
Approx. 11.5 x 7.8 cm
Condition:
Good overall wartime condition with period handling wear, some edge and corner wear, light surface marks and traces of former album mounting on the reverse, as visible in the photographs.
Wartime Signed Postcard of Ritterkreuzträger Generalleutnant Eugen-Heinrich Bleyer
€100,00Original wartime German postcard portrait of Ritterkreuzträger Oberst / later Generalleutnant Eugen-Heinrich Bleyer, featuring his original ink signature to the lower portion of the card. The postcard shows Bleyer wearing the Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross (Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes) together with Heer officer’s uniform and visor cap.
Bleyer was born on 20 November 1896 in Mainz and served throughout both World Wars. During the Second World War he commanded several infantry formations and became particularly noted for his leadership on the harsh Arctic front in northern Finland and the Soviet Union.
He served as:
- Commander of Infanterie-Regiment 379 of the 169. Infanterie-Division
- Later commander of the 258. Infanterie-Division
- Finally commander of the 181. Infanterie-Division
He received the Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross on 14 December 1941 as an Oberstleutnant and commander of Infanterie-Regiment 379. The award was granted for distinguished leadership during the fighting on the Arctic front, especially during the battles around:
- Salla
- Keinuvaara
- Kulantoinvaara
- Alakurtti
- Gora Lyssaja
These operations formed part of the brutal German-Finnish campaigns against Soviet forces in the far north during 1941.
Bleyer was promoted to:
- Generalmajor on 1 December 1943
- Generalleutnant on 20 July 1944
Following Germany’s surrender, he spent several years in Yugoslav captivity as a POW until 1952.
The postcard itself is an attractive wartime example and has been artistically trimmed/cut along the edges in period to create a more decorative appearance. The signature remains clear and well-presented. Reverse marked “Postkarte.”
A very nice signed portrait of a Knight’s Cross recipient and divisional commander with direct connection to the little-seen Arctic campaign of the Second World War.
Condition:
Good overall wartime condition with period trimming to the borders as shown. Light age toning and handling wear consistent with age. Signature remains strong and attractive.
Photograph of Flemish Volunteers from the SS-Pionier-Bataillon 27 “Langemarck”
€75,00Original Photograph of Flemish Volunteers from the SS-Pionier-Bataillon 27 “Langemarck” in Pikowitz. Camo!
Format: 6 x 6 cm
Condition: As shown in the photographs / Better quality in real life
Photograph of Flemish Volunteers in Camo of the SS-Freiwilligen-Legion “Flandern”
€100,00Original wartime photograph depicting Flemish volunteers of the 2. Kompanie/ SS-Freiwilligen-Legion “Flandern”, during a meal break. Camo gear being worn!
Format: 6 x 9 cm
Condition: As shown in the photographs / Better quality in real life
Photograph of Flemish Volunteer of the SS-Freiwilligen-Legion “Flandern”
€75,00Original wartime photograph depicting a Flemish volunteer of the SS-Freiwilligen-Legion “Flandern”, wearing the Tollenaere-Trouwkenteken and the Wound Badge in Black. The soldier also appears to wear the “Flandern” cuff title and the distinctive Lion shield on the sleeve (both more difficult to distinguish clearly).
A very interesting period image of a Flemish SS volunteer with visible combat-related insignia.
Format: 6 x 9 cm
Condition: As shown in the photographs
WWII Belgian M31 Adrian Helmet – May 1940 Campaign, Complete with Chinstrap
€295,00Original Belgian M31 Adrian helmet, used during the early stages of World War II, particularly during the May 1940 campaign (“Battle of Belgium”).
A very attractive and honest example retaining a significant amount of its original wartime paint, giving the helmet excellent display appeal. The helmet is complete with its original liner and chinstrap, and shows genuine period wear and age from service use (please refer to the images for condition details).
The liner is clearly marked by the Belgian manufacturer “X. BUISSET” of Vilvoorde and is size 60 — a desirable large size, noticeably bigger than the standard Belgian M31 Adrian helmets commonly encountered.
Overall, this is a desirable and increasingly scarce piece of original Belgian WWII headgear, especially as a complete example with strong untouched character and good original finish.
Soldbuch Obergefreiter – Nachschub-Bataillon 612 – Missing at Le Château-Charleville, August 1944 – Ostmedaille & KVK2
€165,00Interesting and historically attractive WW2 German Soldbuch belonging to Obergefreiter Paul Artelt, who served with Nachschub-Bataillon 612 and later went missing in August 1944 during the fighting around Le Château-Charleville.
A very nice mid- to late-war Soldbuch with numerous unit entries, leave stamps, weapon issue entries, accompanying Feldpost envelope and handwritten notification letter regarding his disappearance.
Soldier Details
- Name: Paul Artelt
- Born: 11 October 1905
- Birthplace: Altkessel-Graeberei
- Profession: Kutscher
- Religion: Catholic
- Rank progression:
- Schütze
- Gefreiter
- Obergefreiter (from 1.2.1944)
Units
The Soldbuch shows service with:
- 1. Kompanie / Infanterie-Ersatz-Bataillon 375
- Nachschub-Bataillon 612
The Soldbuch contains:
- multiple leave entries
- weapon issue pages
- hospital/lazarett-related stamps
- Feldpost envelope
- handwritten wartime/postwar correspondence concerning his disappearance
Awards
- 10.8.42 Ostmedaille (Eastern Front Medal / Winterschlacht im Osten)
- 1.6.44 Kriegsverdienstkreuz 2. Klasse (KVK2)
A very desirable combination for a logistics/supply soldier serving under difficult Eastern Front and later Western Front conditions.
Missing in Action – August 1944
The most historically significant aspect of the grouping is the included handwritten correspondence mentioning that Artelt went missing in:
- Le Château-Charleville
- in August 1944
This places him during the chaotic German retreat after the Allied breakout from Normandy and the collapse of the front in France.
Supply and transport battalions such as Nachschub-Bataillon 612 were heavily exposed during this period, often caught in encirclements, strafing attacks and rapidly collapsing retreat routes.
The included handwritten letter gives the grouping strong personal and research potential.
Included in the Grouping
- Original Soldbuch
- Feldpost envelope addressed to his wife
- Period “Kraft durch Freude” ship dining card
Soldbuch & Document Grouping to Unteroffizier – Grenadier-Regiment 404 (246. Infanterie-Division) – 4 Awards
€225,00Very interesting and extensive WW2 German Soldbuch grouping belonging to Unteroffizier Fritz Ehrler, born 11 February 1913 in Mannheim. A well-filled Soldbuch with numerous entries, stamps, lazarett stays, combat-related hospitalization records, awards, leave entries and accompanying documents.
The Soldbuch was originally issued to Ehrler as a Gefreiter and later updated to Unteroffizier.
Identified Units
- Infanterie-Regiment 404
- Grenadier-Regiment 404 of the 246. Infanterie-Division
- Grenadier-Ersatz-Bataillon 352
- Replacement/training formations connected to Mannheim and Luxembourg
Awards Recorded
- Kriegsverdienstkreuz 2. klasse mit Schwertern (KVK2) – awarded 26.10.1942
- Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse (EK2) – awarded 2..5.1943
- Ostmedaille (“Winterschlacht im Osten 1941/42”) – entered 4.8.1942
- Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz – entered 8.6.1943
Wounds / Hospitalization
The Soldbuch contains extensive medical and lazarett entries, making this grouping especially interesting for research.
Recorded stays include:
- Reservelazarett Grimma
- Feldlazarett (mot.) 606
- Reserve-Lazarett II Jablonna-Legionowo
- Reservelazarett II Chemnitz – Teillazarett Rabenstein
- Reservelazarett Tauberbischofsheim
- Reservelazarett III Würzburg
- Teillazarett Juliusspital Würzburg
Several medical classifications and transfers are recorded throughout 1942–1945.
Additional Interesting Entries
- Numerous official Wehrmacht and lazarett stamps
- Equipment issue entries
- Leave entries
- Wehrmacht-Marschausweis included
- Additional accompanying wartime and postwar papers/booklets
- Portrait photograph still present inside the Soldbuch
- Waffen and equipment issue pages filled in
- Detailed personal description page complete.
Included
- Original Soldbuch
- Wehrmacht-Marschausweis
- Additional accompanying documents/booklets as shown
A very displayable and researchable original grouping with excellent wartime content, numerous medical/lazarett entries and combat award documentation.
Wehrpass – Unteroffizier in Kraftfahr-Kp. 222 & Sturmgeschütz-Brigade 300 – KBA in Bronze in March 1945!
€195,00Very interesting and well-filled Wehrpass issued to Wilhelm Hermann Friedrich Schulze, born 7 February 1911 in Westerhof/Osterode, documenting continuous Heer service from 1940 through the final days of the war, including service on the Eastern Front and attachment to Sturmgeschütz-Brigade 300.
The Wehrpass retains the original portrait photograph, numerous unit and administrative stamps, handwritten entries, combat/service notes, inserted campaign sheet, promotions, and wartime awards. Several stamps were period/postwar denazified, commonly encountered on original retained Wehrpässe.
Recorded Units Include:
- 4. (MG) Kompanie / Infanterie-Ersatz-Bataillon 191 – Hildesheim
- Infanterie-Regiment 552
- Kraftwagen-Kolonne 222
- Kraftfahr-Kompanie 222
- 1. Kompanie/ Sturmgeschütz-Brigade 300
Notable Entries:
- Awarded the Kriegsverdienstkreuz 2. Klasse mit Schwertern (KVK2 mit Schwertern) on 20.4.1941
- Awarded the Kraftfahrbewährungsabzeichen in Bronze on 19.3.1945
- Promoted to Gefreiter on 1.3.1941
- Promoted to Obergefreiter on 1.4.1943
- Promoted to Unteroffizier on 1.5.1945
- Eastern Front combat/service entries
- Inserted typed campaign sheet detailing 1944 operations in the Ukraine sector
- Original wartime photo present
- Numerous official stamps and signatures throughout
The Wehrpass shows honest wartime wear and age, remaining in very solid and displayable condition overall.
A highly desirable and researchable late-war Heer Wehrpass featuring:
- Assault gun brigade service
- Eastern Front operations
- Combat driver qualification award
- Multiple wartime promotions
- Final-days-of-the-war Unteroffizier promotion
- Strong unit history for collector and research value
Kriegsmarine Soldbuch – Oberbootsmann – EK2, Wound Badge & Minesweeper Badge – Netzsperrflottille Nord (Norway)
€275,00Original Second World War German Kriegsmarine Soldbuch / Personalausweis belonging to Oberbootsmann Georg Rohwer, a Kriegsmarine serviceman who served in several Marine-Flak units and later with the Netzsperrflottille Nord in occupied Norway.
This is a highly detailed and extensively filled Soldbuch with original portrait photograph, numerous Kriegsmarine unit stamps, wartime entries, transfer records, lazarett entries, leave records and award annotations spanning from 1941 through 1945.
Particularly desirable are the documented combat awards recorded inside the Soldbuch:
- Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz (Wound Badge in Black) – September 1944
- Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse (EK2) – October 1944
- Minensucher-Abzeichen (Minesweeper War Badge) – November 1944
The Soldbuch shows service with multiple Kriegsmarine Marine-Flak-Abteilungen, including:
- Marine-Flak-Abteilung 211
- Marine-Flak-Abteilung 251
- Marine-Flak-Abteilung 281
His final wartime service appears connected to the Netzsperrgruppe Nord / Netzsperrflottille Nord, the Kriegsmarine naval barrier and coastal defense flotilla operating along the Norwegian coastline.
The booklet contains:
- Original attached wartime portrait photo
- Numerous Kriegsmarine eagle stamps and Feldpost markings
- Extensive administrative and leave entries
- Lazarett / hospital records
- Equipment and clothing issue pages
- Award entries and promotions
- Strong wartime-used character throughout
Condition is original wartime-used condition with age wear, stains, folds and handling marks consistent with active service use. An excellent and highly displayable Kriegsmarine combat-related Soldbuch with researched award and unit history.