Heinrich Kröhne – Sturmgeschütz-Brigade 190
€15,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Heinrich Kröhne. Major Heinrich Kröhne (15.08.1914 in Hartau † 03.03.2015 in Brühl) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on February 24, 1945 as Major und Kommandeur of Sturmgeschütz-Brigade 190.
Awarded for the outstanding leadership of his Sturmgeschütz-Brigade during the fighting in late 1944 and early 1945. The following evening report sent from the XXVII. Armee-Korps to the 2. Armee on the 14.02.1945 describes the fighting of the Brigade that formed the most important element of Kröhne’s being decorated with the Knight’s Cross…
“The Korps has nominated the Sturmgeschütz-Brigade 190 for a citation in a Wehrmachtbericht addendum. This Brigade has fought in daily engagements at the hotspots of the Korps front since the 14.01.1945, that is, for a whole month. In this time it has played a decisive part in fulfilling the objectives of the Korps and in maintaining the integrity of its frontline under the careful guidance of its excellent commander, Major Kröhne. In this time the Brigade destroyed 104 enemy tanks and 106 anti-tank guns for the loss of just 4 Sturmgeschütze. Of particular note is that the Brigade, despite daily operations and receiving no replacement vehicles, has nonetheless been able to maintain relatively high numbers of battle-worthy vehicles.”
Chronicle “Eine Batterie” – Marine-Flak-Abteilung 294
€50,00Original Chronicle (Chronik) “Eine Batterie” of Batterie Krummendeich of Marine-Flak-Abteilung 294. Complete, Condition as seen.
Small Document Group of Dietrich Kördel (227. Infanterie-Division, Earned Anerkennungsurkunde)
€50,00Original small document group of Major i.G. Dietrich Kördel who served with the 227. Infanterie-Division and is still listed as Missing in Action. He was decorated with the Anerkennungsurkunde for “hervorragende Leistungen auf dem Schlachtfelde am Ladoga-See vom 12. bis 18.01.1943”. Condition as seen.
Johannes Steinhoff – Jagdgeschwader 52 & 77 (Schwertern, 176 Victories!)
€75,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Johannes Steinhoff. Oberstleutnant Johannes Steinhoff (15.09.1913 in Bottendorf † 21.02.1994 in Wachtberg) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on August 30, 1941 as Oberleutnant und Staffelkapitän of the 4. Staffel/ Jagdgeschwader 52; the Eichenlaub on September 2, 1942 as Hauptmann und Kommandeur of the II. Gruppe/ Jagdgeschwader 52 and the Schwertern on July 28, 1944 as Oberstleutnant und Kommandeur of the Jagdgeschwader 77. Condition as seen. Postcardsize.
Walter Kupinski achieved 176 victories during the Second World War. He also flew the Me 262!
Jürgen Oesten – Kommandant of “U-106”
€30,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Jürgen Oesten. Kapitänleutnant Jürgen Oesten (24.10.1913 in Berlin-Grünwald † 05.08.2010) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on March 26, 1941 as Kapitänleutnant zur See und Kommandant of U-boot “U-106”. Condition as seen. Postcardsize.
Hermann Henle – Werfer-Regiment 70
€15,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Hermann Henle. Major Hermann Henle (10.07.1916 † 16.03.2008) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on September 19, 1943 as Hauptmann und Führer of the II. Abteilung/ Werfer-Regiment 70. Condition as seen.
Waldemar von Gaza – Panzergrenadier-Regiment 66 (Schwertern)
€35,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Waldemar von Gaza. Major Waldemar von Gaza (06.12.1917 † 13.01.2014) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on September 18, 1942 as Oberleutnant und Chef of the 2. Kompanie/ Panzergrenadier-Regiment 666 of the 13. Panzer-Division, the Eichenlaub on January 18, 1943 as Hauptmann und Führer of a Kampfgruppe der 13. Panzer-Division and the Schwertern on October 3, 1943 as Major und Führer of the Panzergrenadier-Regiment 66 of the 13. Panzer-Division. Condition as seen. Postcardsize.
Ribbon Bar: Wiederholungsspange 1939 für das Eiserne Kreuz 2. Klasse 1914
€90,00Original single ribbon bar for the Wiederholungsspange 1939 für das Eiserne Kreuz 2. Klasse 1914 (Repeat Clasp 1939 for the Iron Cross 2nd Class 1914). Condition as seen. Comes from a jewelers hoard that was recently found!
Ribbon Bar: Dienstauszeichnung für 4 & 12 Jahre (Luftwaffe)
€45,00Original double ribbon bar for the Dienstauszeichnung für 4 & 12 Jahre (4 & 12 Years of Service Award) for Luftwaffe personnel. Condition as seen. Comes from a jewelers hoard that was recently found!
Viktor Vitali – Fallschirmjäger-Regiment 4
€25,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Viktor Vitali. Oberleutnant Viktor Vitali (03.04.1920 † 06.01.2012) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on April 30, 1945 as Leutnant und Zugführer in the 5. Kompanie/ Fallschirmjäger-Regiment 4 of the 1. Fallschirmjäger-Division. Good condition. Postcardsize.
Death Card of Nachtjäger (Me 410 “Hornisse”) in Kampfgeschwader 51
€45,00Original Death Card (“Sterbebild”) of Unteroffizier Hans Reißer, who served as Nachtjäger in 5. Staffel/ Kampfgeschwader 51. He flew the Messerschmitt Me 410 “Hornisse” and crashed in Montidier, France in July 1944!
Feldpost of Smilo Freiherr von Lüttwitz (26. Panzer-Division) (Schwertern)
€125,00Original Feldpost of Smilo Freiherr von Lüttwitz. General der Panzertruppen Smilo Freiherr von Lüttwitz (23.12.1895 in Straßburg † 19.05.1975 in Koblenz) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on January 14, 1942 as Oberst and Kommandeur of 4. Panzer-Division; the Eichenlaub on March 16, 1944 as Generalleutnant und Kommandeur of the 26. Panzer-Division and the Schwertern on July 4, 1944 as Generalleutnant und Kommandeur of the 26. Panzer-Division.
Johann Port – Infanterie-Regiment 266 (72. Infanterie-Division)
€25,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Johann Port. Oberfeldwebel Johann Port (03.02.1915 in Bernkastel-Keus † 27.03.2006 in Bernkastel-Keus) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on Augst 25, 1942 as Feldwebel und Zugführer in the 8. Kompanie/ Infanterie-Regiment 266 of the 72. Infanterie-Division. Condition as seen. Postcardsize.
Friedrich von Volckamer und Kirchensittenbach – 8. Jäger-Division
€45,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Friedrich von Volckamer und Kirchensittenbach. Generalleutnant Friedrich von Volckamer und Kirchensittenbach (16.04.1894 † 03.04.1989) earned the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold on November 3, 1943 with 8. Jäger-Division and the Ritterkreuz on March 26, 1944 as Generalleutnant und Kommandeur of the 8. Jäger-Division.
Reinhard Hardegen – Kommandant of “U-123” (Eichenlaub)
€55,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Reinhard Hardegen. Korvettenkäpitan Reinhard Hardegen (18.03.1913 † 09.06.2018) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on January 23, 1942 as Kapitänleutnant und Kommandant of U-123 and the Eichenlaub on April 23, 1942 as Kapitänleutnant und Kommandant of U-123. Postcardsize.
Creditted with sinking 25 ships (Read more on Reinhard Hardegen (Wikipedia))
Hajo Herrmann – Kampfgeschwader 4, 30 & Jagdgeschwader 300 (Schwertern)
€25,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Hans-Joachim “Hajo” Herrmann. Oberst Hajo Hermann (01.08.1913 † 05.11.2010) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on October 13, 1940 as Oberleutnant und Staffelkapitän of the 7. Staffel/ Kampfgeschwader 4, the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold on June 5, 1942 with Kampfgeschwader 30 “Adler”, the Eichenlaub on August 2, 1943 as Major und Kommodore of Jagdgeschwader 300 and the Schwertern on January 23, 1944 as Oberst und Inspekteur of the Deutschen Luftverteidigung. Condition as seen. Postcardsize.
Artur Lorfing – Grenadier-Regiment 956 (362. Infanterie-Division)
€20,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Artur Lorfing. Obergefreiter Artur Lorfing (23.05.1922 in Groß Schirrau † 12.09.2015 in Bochum) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on May 9, 1945 as Obergefreiter in the 1. Kompanie/ Grenadier-Regiment 956 of the 362. Infanterie-Division. Condition as seen. Large A5 size.
Willi Hammerich – Grenadier-Regiment 956 (362. Infanterie-Division)
€15,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Willi Hammerich. Oberleutnant Willi Hammerich (17.12.1921 in Fleckeby † 21.11.2010 in Schulensee) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on December 9, 1944 as Oberleutnant und Chef of the 4. Kompanie/ Grenadier-Regiment 956 of the 362. Infanterie-Division. Condition as seen. Postcardsize.
Johannes Eikmeier – Reiter-Regiment 32 (3. Kavallerie-Brigade)
€20,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Johannes “Hans” Eikmeier. Major Johannes Eikmeier (03.12.1918 † 05.09.2012) earned the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold on January 25, 1943 as Oberleutnant in the Aufklärungs-Abteilung 120 and the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on September 30, 1944 as Rittmeiter und Führer with II. Bataillon/ Reiter-Regiment 32 of the 3. Kavallerie-Brigade. Good condition. Postcardsize.
Norbert Kujacinski – Panzer-Regiment 23 (23. Panzer-Division)
€25,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Norbert Kujacinski. Hauptmann Norbert Kujacinski (11.07.1920 † 02.05.2009) earned the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold and the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on November 18, 1944 with Panzer-Regiment 23 of the 23. Panzer-Division. He also earned the Panzerkampfabzeichen IV. Stufe (Einsatzahl “75”). Condition as seen. Postcardsize.
Norbert Kujacinski – Panzer-Regiment 23 (23. Panzer-Division)
€25,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Norbert Kujacinski. Hauptmann Norbert Kujacinski (11.07.1920 † 02.05.2009) earned the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold and the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on November 18, 1944 with Panzer-Regiment 23 of the 23. Panzer-Division. He also earned the Panzerkampfabzeichen IV. Stufe (Einsatzahl “75”). Condition as seen. Postcardsize.
Karl Radermacher – Grenadier-Regiment 45 (RK + NKIG!) (A5-Size)
€35,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Karl Radermacher. Leutnant Karl Radermacher (12.12.1922 † 09.10.2016) earned the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold on November 27, 1944, the Ritterkreuz on May 4, 1944 as Gefreiter und Granatwerfer-Truppführer in the 6. Kompanie/ Grenadier-Regiment 45 of the 21. Infanterie-Division and the Nahkampfspange in Gold on October 21, 1944. Good condition. Large A5 size.
Knight’s Cross: “In early 1944 the Soviets launched an attack that broke through the frontline of Grenadier-Regiment 45, and shortly afterwards they engaged the flank of the Regiment’s II. Bataillon in bitter close combat. After all the officers and NCOs had become casualties, Radermacher took charge of the situation and independently decided to meet the Soviet onslaught with his mortars, as all other attempts at success had failed. Constantly moving his guns to suitable positions, he was able to direct precise and deadly fire into the ranks of the attackers, inflicting high losses. Radermacher then led a counterattack once he judged the time to be right and was able to retake the old German line. In recognition of this success he was decorated with the Knight’s Cross.”
August Kaminski – schwere Panzerjäger-Abteilung 655
€20,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of August Kaminski. Oberfeldwebel August Kaminski (09.08.1915 in Mertenheim-Lötzen † 15.08.2012 in Heyerode) earned the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold on October 10, 1943 as Oberfeldwebel with the schwere Panzerjäger-Abteilung 655 and the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on October 6, 1944 as Oberfeldwebel und Zugführer in the 3. Kompanie/ schwere Panzerjäger-Abteilung 655. Postcardsize. Condition as seen.
Hans-Ekkehard Bob – Jagdgeschwader 54 (59 Victories, Rammed 1 Bomber!)
€30,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Hans-Ekkehard Bob. Major Hans-Ekkehard Bob (24.01.1917 † 12.08.2013) earned the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold on December 24, 1942 as Oberleutnant in the 9. Staffel/ Jagdgeschwader 54 and the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on March 7, 1941 as Oberleutnant und Staffelkapitän of the 9. Staffel/ Jagdgeschwader 54. Good condition. Postcardsize.
Bob achieved a total of 59 aerial victories (including 21 in the West) over the course of about 700 sorties. He brought down 1 four-engined bomber by ramming it!
Hans-Ekkehard Bob – Jagdgeschwader 54 (59 Victories, Rammed 1 Bomber!)
€30,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Hans-Ekkehard Bob. Major Hans-Ekkehard Bob (24.01.1917 † 12.08.2013) earned the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold on December 24, 1942 as Oberleutnant in the 9. Staffel/ Jagdgeschwader 54 and the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on March 7, 1941 as Oberleutnant und Staffelkapitän of the 9. Staffel/ Jagdgeschwader 54. Good condition. Postcardsize.
Bob achieved a total of 59 aerial victories (including 21 in the West) over the course of about 700 sorties. He brought down 1 four-engined bomber by ramming it!
Klaus Feldt – Schnellboot “S-30” & 2. Schnellbootflottille (Eichenlaub)
€35,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Klaus Feldt. Korvettenkapitän Klaus Feldt (14.04.1912 † 07.09.2010) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on June 13, 1942 as Oberleutnant zur See und Kommandant of Schnellboot “S-30” and the Eichenlaub on January 1, 1944 as Korvettenkapitän und Chef of the 2. Schnellbootflottille. Postcardsize.
Klaus Feldt – Schnellboot “S-30” & 2. Schnellbootflottille (Eichenlaub)
€35,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Klaus Feldt. Korvettenkapitän Klaus Feldt (14.04.1912 † 07.09.2010) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on June 13, 1942 as Oberleutnant zur See und Kommandant of Schnellboot “S-30” and the Eichenlaub on January 1, 1944 as Korvettenkapitän und Chef of the 2. Schnellbootflottille. Postcardsize.
Walter Fasel – Füsilier-Regiment 26 (30. Infanterie-Division)
€25,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Walter Fasel. Feldwebel Walter Fasel (07.06.1919 † 13.08.2013) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on August 31, 1943 as Feldwebel und Zugführer of the 14. Kompanie/ Füsilier-Regiment 26 of the 30. Infanterie-Division. Good condition. Postcardsize.
Wilhelm Salz – Grenadier-Regiment 502 (290. Infanterie-Division)
€25,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Wilhelm “Willi” Salz. Leutnant Wilhelm Salz (14.09.1915 in Duisburg † 30.01.2011 in Duisburg) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on September 10, 1944 as Leutnant und Führer of the 6. Kompanie/ Grenadier-Regiment 502 of the 290. Infanterie-Division. Good condition. Postcardsize.
Karl Radermacher – Grenadier-Regiment 45 (RK + NKIG!)
€35,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Karl Radermacher. Leutnant Karl Radermacher (12.12.1922 † 09.10.2016) earned the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold on November 27, 1944, the Ritterkreuz on May 4, 1944 as Gefreiter und Granatwerfer-Truppführer in the 6. Kompanie/ Grenadier-Regiment 45 of the 21. Infanterie-Division and the Nahkampfspange in Gold on October 21, 1944. Good condition. Postcardsize.
Knight’s Cross: “In early 1944 the Soviets launched an attack that broke through the frontline of Grenadier-Regiment 45, and shortly afterwards they engaged the flank of the Regiment’s II. Bataillon in bitter close combat. After all the officers and NCOs had become casualties, Radermacher took charge of the situation and independently decided to meet the Soviet onslaught with his mortars, as all other attempts at success had failed. Constantly moving his guns to suitable positions, he was able to direct precise and deadly fire into the ranks of the attackers, inflicting high losses. Radermacher then led a counterattack once he judged the time to be right and was able to retake the old German line. In recognition of this success he was decorated with the Knight’s Cross.”
Walter Schuck – Jagdgeschwader 5 (Messerschmitt Me-262) (Eichenlaub)
€35,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Walter Schuck. Oberleutnant Walter Schuck (20.07.1920 in Frankenholz † 27.03.2015 in Neunkirchen) earned the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold on June 24, 1943; the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on April 8, 1944 as Oberfeldwebel und Flugzeugführer in the 7. Staffel/ Jagdgeschwader 5 (after 84 aerial victories) and the Eichenlaub on September 30, 1944 as Leutnant und Flugzeugführer in the 9. Staffel/ Jagdgeschwader 5. Postcardsize.
Walter Schuck claimed 206 enemy aircraft shot down in over 500 combat missions, eight of which while flying the Messerschmitt Me 262 jet fighter. Read more on Walter Schuck (Wikipedia)
Walter Schuck – Jagdgeschwader 5 (Messerschmitt Me-262) (Eichenlaub)
€35,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Walter Schuck. Oberleutnant Walter Schuck (20.07.1920 in Frankenholz † 27.03.2015 in Neunkirchen) earned the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold on June 24, 1943; the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on April 8, 1944 as Oberfeldwebel und Flugzeugführer in the 7. Staffel/ Jagdgeschwader 5 (after 84 aerial victories) and the Eichenlaub on September 30, 1944 as Leutnant und Flugzeugführer in the 9. Staffel/ Jagdgeschwader 5. Postcardsize.
Walter Schuck claimed 206 enemy aircraft shot down in over 500 combat missions, eight of which while flying the Messerschmitt Me 262 jet fighter. Read more on Walter Schuck (Wikipedia)
Walter Schuck – Jagdgeschwader 5 (Messerschmitt Me-262) (Eichenlaub)
€35,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Walter Schuck. Oberleutnant Walter Schuck (20.07.1920 in Frankenholz † 27.03.2015 in Neunkirchen) earned the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold on June 24, 1943; the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on April 8, 1944 as Oberfeldwebel und Flugzeugführer in the 7. Staffel/ Jagdgeschwader 5 (after 84 aerial victories) and the Eichenlaub on September 30, 1944 as Leutnant und Flugzeugführer in the 9. Staffel/ Jagdgeschwader 5. Postcardsize.
Walter Schuck claimed 206 enemy aircraft shot down in over 500 combat missions, eight of which while flying the Messerschmitt Me 262 jet fighter. Read more on Walter Schuck (Wikipedia)
Walter Schuck – Jagdgeschwader 5 (Eichenlaub) (206 Victories! 8 with the Messerschmitt Me-262!)
€45,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Walter Schuck. Oberleutnant Walter Schuck (20.07.1920 in Frankenholz † 27.03.2015 in Neunkirchen) earned the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold on June 24, 1943; the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on April 8, 1944 as Oberfeldwebel und Flugzeugführer in the 7. Staffel/ Jagdgeschwader 5 (after 84 aerial victories) and the Eichenlaub on September 30, 1944 as Leutnant und Flugzeugführer in the 9. Staffel/ Jagdgeschwader 5. Postcardsize.
Walter Schuck claimed 206 enemy aircraft shot down in over 500 combat missions, eight of which while flying the Messerschmitt Me 262 jet fighter. Read more on Walter Schuck (Wikipedia)
Walter Schuck – Jagdgeschwader 5 (Eichenlaub) (206 Victories! 8 with the Messerschmitt Me-262!)
€35,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Walter Schuck. Oberleutnant Walter Schuck (20.07.1920 in Frankenholz † 27.03.2015 in Neunkirchen) earned the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold on June 24, 1943; the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on April 8, 1944 as Oberfeldwebel und Flugzeugführer in the 7. Staffel/ Jagdgeschwader 5 (after 84 aerial victories) and the Eichenlaub on September 30, 1944 as Leutnant und Flugzeugführer in the 9. Staffel/ Jagdgeschwader 5. Postcardsize.
Walter Schuck claimed 206 enemy aircraft shot down in over 500 combat missions, eight of which while flying the Messerschmitt Me 262 jet fighter. Read more on Walter Schuck (Wikipedia)
Anton Müller – Grenadier-Regiment 501 & 503 (Eichenlaub)
€25,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Anton “Toni” Müller. Major Anton Müller (12.04.1914 in Niedersteinebach † 27.07.2006 in Asbach) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on September 10, 1944 as Hauptmann und Führer of the I. Bataillon/ Grenadier-Regiment 501 of the 290. Infanterie-Division and the Eichenlaub on February 14, 1945 as Hauptmann und Kommandeur of the II. Bataillon/ Grenadier-Regiment 503 of the 290. Infanterie-Division.
Georg Bose – Sturmgeschütz-Abteilung 177
€25,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Georg Bose. Leutnant Georg Bose (20.10.1921 † 26.09.2011) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on September 21, 1944 as Leutnant und Zugführer of 1. Kompanie/ Sturmgeschütz-Abteilung 177.
Georg Bose – Sturmgeschütz-Abteilung 177
€25,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Georg Bose. Leutnant Georg Bose (20.10.1921 † 26.09.2011) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on September 21, 1944 as Leutnant und Zugführer of 1. Kompanie/ Sturmgeschütz-Abteilung 177.
Wilhem Bachor – Panzer-Regiment 24 (24. Panzer-Division)
€45,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Wilhelm “Willy” Bachor. Oberwachtmeister Wilhelm Bachor (04.05.1921 in Kelbassen † 20.03.2008 in Apolda) earned the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold on June 28, 1944 with Panzer-Regiment 24 and the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on May 8 – 11, 1945 as Oberwachtmeister in the 12. Kompanie/ Panzer-Regiment 24 of the 24. Panzer-Division. He also earned the Panzerkampfabzeichen III. Stufe “50”. Condition as seen. Postcardsize.
Erwin Kreßmann – schwere Panzerjäger-Abteilung 519
€30,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Erwin Kreßmann. Hauptmann Erwin Kreßmann (02.06.1918 † 19.03.2017) earned the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold on January 16, 1944 as Oberleutnant with schwere Panzerjäger-Abteilung 519 and the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on December 9, 1944 as Hauptmann with the 1. Kompanie/ schwere Panzerjäger-Abteilung 519. He also earned 2 Panzervernichtungsabzeichen. Postcardsize. Condition as seen.
Erwin Kreßmann – schwere Panzerjäger-Abteilung 519
€30,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Erwin Kreßmann. Hauptmann Erwin Kreßmann (02.06.1918 † 19.03.2017) earned the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold on January 16, 1944 as Oberleutnant with schwere Panzerjäger-Abteilung 519 and the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on December 9, 1944 as Hauptmann with the 1. Kompanie/ schwere Panzerjäger-Abteilung 519. He also earned 2 Panzervernichtungsabzeichen. Postcardsize. Condition as seen.
Erwin Kreßmann – schwere Panzerjäger-Abteilung 519
€30,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Erwin Kreßmann. Hauptmann Erwin Kreßmann (02.06.1918 † 19.03.2017) earned the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold on January 16, 1944 as Oberleutnant with schwere Panzerjäger-Abteilung 519 and the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on December 9, 1944 as Hauptmann with the 1. Kompanie/ schwere Panzerjäger-Abteilung 519. He also earned 2 Panzervernichtungsabzeichen. Postcardsize. Condition as seen.
Otto Carius – schwere Panzer-Abteilung 502 (Eichenlaub, Tiger!)
€45,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Otto Carius. Oberleutnant Otto Carius (27.05.1922 † 24.01.2015) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on May 4, 1944 as Leutnant and Chef of the 2. Kompanie/ schwere Panzer-Abteilung 502 (Tigers) and the Eichenlaub on July 27, 1944 as Leutnant and Chef of the 2. Kompanie/ schwere Panzer-Abteilung 502 (Tigers). He also earned the Panzerkampfabzeichen IV. Stufe (Einsatzahl “75”) with 2. / schwere Panzerjäger-Abteilung 512 on April 21, 1945. Postcardsize.
Knight’s Cross awarded for: During the time period 17.-22.03.1944 Leutnant Carius led 3 Tiger tanks in a series of engagements with Soviet armour near the village of Lembitu (west of Narva). Within 3 days he and his 3 Tigers destroyed 28 tanks, 4 assault guns and 17 artillery pieces. He would be subsequently awarded the Knight’s Cross for the local successes he achieved in this capacity.
Oakleaves awarded for: On the 22.07.1944 Leutnant Carius led a bold attack into the village of Malinava (northeast of Dünaburg) with only himself and his wingman Albert Kerscher. He and his two Tigers charged in Malinava and engaged the force of 17 Soviet tanks positioned there. Of these Carius destroyed 10, Kerscher 4 and a nearby force of Sturmgeschütze 3. Among this tally of destroyed armour were several IS-2 heavy tanks. By executing this bold operation, accomplished with no friendly losses, Leutnant Carius prevented the continuation of the Soviet breakthrough towards Dünaburg and therefore enabled a friendly defensive front to be built. He would be awarded the Oakleaves in recognition of this feat. (Source: Traces of War)
Otto Carius – schwere Panzer-Abteilung 502 (Eichenlaub, Tiger!)
€45,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Otto Carius. Oberleutnant Otto Carius (27.05.1922 † 24.01.2015) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on May 4, 1944 as Leutnant and Chef of the 2. Kompanie/ schwere Panzer-Abteilung 502 (Tigers) and the Eichenlaub on July 27, 1944 as Leutnant and Chef of the 2. Kompanie/ schwere Panzer-Abteilung 502 (Tigers). He also earned the Panzerkampfabzeichen IV. Stufe (Einsatzahl “75”) with 2. / schwere Panzerjäger-Abteilung 512 on April 21, 1945. Postcardsize.
Knight’s Cross awarded for: During the time period 17.-22.03.1944 Leutnant Carius led 3 Tiger tanks in a series of engagements with Soviet armour near the village of Lembitu (west of Narva). Within 3 days he and his 3 Tigers destroyed 28 tanks, 4 assault guns and 17 artillery pieces. He would be subsequently awarded the Knight’s Cross for the local successes he achieved in this capacity.
Oakleaves awarded for: On the 22.07.1944 Leutnant Carius led a bold attack into the village of Malinava (northeast of Dünaburg) with only himself and his wingman Albert Kerscher. He and his two Tigers charged in Malinava and engaged the force of 17 Soviet tanks positioned there. Of these Carius destroyed 10, Kerscher 4 and a nearby force of Sturmgeschütze 3. Among this tally of destroyed armour were several IS-2 heavy tanks. By executing this bold operation, accomplished with no friendly losses, Leutnant Carius prevented the continuation of the Soviet breakthrough towards Dünaburg and therefore enabled a friendly defensive front to be built. He would be awarded the Oakleaves in recognition of this feat. (Source: Traces of War)
Fritz Langanke – SS-Panzer-Regiment 2 “Das Reich” (Normandy)
€55,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Fritz Langanke. SS-Obersturmführer Fritz Langanke (15.07.1919 † 10.07.2012) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on August 27, 1944 as SS-Standarten-Oberjunker und Zugführer of the 2. Kompanie/ SS-Panzer-Regiment 2 of the 2. SS-Panzer-Division “Das Reich“. Postcardsize. Condition as seen.
Knight’s Cross: “SS-Standartenoberjunker Langanke, Zugführer in the II./SS-Pz.Rgt. 2, was separated from his Abteilung along with 3 Panthers on the 28.07.1944. In this time he made the independent decision to rally 300 Heer Grenadiers and launch a breakout attempt on the night of the 29./30.07.1944. Advancing via St. Denis he personally destroyed 13 tanks, 4 anti-tank guns, 8 halftracks and 10 trucks over a series of hard yet successful engagements. Ultimately he managed to make it back to friendly lines while also clearing open the way to freedom for many other units including a self-propelled Flak-Batterie (with five 3.7 cm guns), 2 Grille SPGs, 3 Sturmgeschützen and 29 trucks.”
Eberhard Heder – SS-Panzer-Pionier-Bataillon 5 “Wiking”
€50,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Eberhard Heder. SS-Sturmbannführer Eberhard Heder (30.06.1918 † 18.11.2017) earned the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold on March 11, 1943 as SS-Obersturmführer with the 3. Kompanie/ SS-Pionier-Bataillon 5 “Wiking” and the Ritterkreuz on November 18, 1944 as SS-Hauptsturmführer und Führer of the SS-Panzer-Pionier-Bataillon 5 of the 5. SS-Panzer-Division “Wiking”. Postcardsize. Condition as seen.
Eberhard Heder – SS-Panzer-Pionier-Bataillon 5 “Wiking”
€50,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Eberhard Heder. SS-Sturmbannführer Eberhard Heder (30.06.1918 † 18.11.2017) earned the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold on March 11, 1943 as SS-Obersturmführer with the 3. Kompanie/ SS-Pionier-Bataillon 5 “Wiking” and the Ritterkreuz on November 18, 1944 as SS-Hauptsturmführer und Führer of the SS-Panzer-Pionier-Bataillon 5 of the 5. SS-Panzer-Division “Wiking”. Postcardsize. Condition as seen.
Karl Brommann – schwere SS-Panzer-Abteilung 503 (King Tiger & Battle of Berlin!)
€55,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Karl Brommann. SS-Untersturmführer Karl Brommann (20.07.1920 in Neumünster † 30.06.2011 in Dithmarschen) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on April 29, 1945 as SS-Untersturmführer and Führer of the 1. Kompanie/ schwere SS-Panzer-Abteilung 503. Good condition. Postcardsize.
“On 14 November 1944 the unit was redesignated 503rd Heavy SS Panzer Battalion. It had a total of 39 (instead of the full complement of 45) Tiger IIs and was loaded onto trains on 27 January 1945, and sent to the Eastern Front in the Army Group Vistula sector. By 15 April 1945, the 503rd reported a total of 12 Tiger IIs, of which 10 were still operational. The 503rd ended the war fighting in the Battle of Berlin as part of Kampfgruppe Mohnke.”