Gerhard Konopka – Grenadier-Regiment “Großdeutschland” (RK+NKIG)
€45,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Gerhard Konopka. Oberleutnant Gerhard Konopka (27.03.1911 † 29.01.1997) earned the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold on October 9, 1942 with Stabskompanie/ Infanterie-Regiment 1 “Großdeutschland”, the Nahkampfspange in Gold on June 25, 1943 and the Ritterkreuz on August 29, 1943 as Oberleutnant und Führer of Grenadier-Regiment “Großdeutschland” of the Panzer-Grenadier-Division “Großdeutschland”. Good Condition. Measuring: 8,8×12,5cm. Comes with an extra signed letter and enveloppe.
Werner Krieger – Grenadier-Regiment 17
€0,01Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Paper Photocopy of Werner Krieger. Hauptmann Helmut Krüger (24.06.1916 † 19.08.2005) earned the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold on October 8, 1943 with Grenadier-Regiment 17 and the Ritterkreuz on October 31, 1944 as Major und Kommandeur of the I. Bataillon/ Grenadier-Regiment 17 of the 31. Volksgrenadier-Division. Good Condition. Measuring: Postcardsize. Comes with an extra signed letter and enveloppe.
Eugen Kugler – Grenadier-Regiment 19
€25,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photocopy of Eugen Kugler. Hauptmann Eugen Kugler (26.08.1918 † 09.06.1995) earned the Ritterkreuz on April 5, 1945 as Hauptmann und Führer in the 1. Kompanie/ Grenadier-Regiment 19 of the 7. Infanterie-Division. Good Condition. Measuring: 7,7×12,7cm. Comes with an extra enveloppe.
Hans Kunert – Artillerie-Regiment 5
€35,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photocopy of Hans Kunert. Leutnant Hans Kunert (08.04.1912 † 31.12.1998) earned the Ritterkreuz on Augustus 23, 1944 as Leutnant und Vorgeschobener Beobachter in the 4. Batterie/ Artillerie-Regiment 5 of the 5. Jäger-Division. Good Condition. Measuring: Postcardsize. Comes with an extra signed letter and enveloppe.
Ulrich-Maria Freiherr von Canstein – Grenadier-Regiment 220
€35,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Ulrich-Maria Freiherr von Canstein. Oberstleutnant Ulrich-Maria Freiherr von Canstein (16.06.1906 † 10.08.1991) earned the Ritterkreuz on February 10, 1944 as Oberstleutnant und Kommandeur of the Grenadier-Regiment 220 of the 58. Infanterie-Division. Good Condition. Measuring: Postcardsize. Comes with an extra signed letter.
Knight’s Cross: “Awarded the Knight’s Cross for repulsing the attacks of three Soviet Guards divisions with his Grenadier-Regiment in the area northwest of Newel. During this attack two Soviet battalions thrust through to his command post over the icy Sswiblo lake. In response Oberstleutnant Canstein threw back the enemy back while fighting at the head of a handful of messengers, clerks and signals troops.”
Kurt Dix – Grenadier-Regiment 510
€30,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photocopy of Kurt Dix. Feldwebel Kurt Dix (29.08.1908 † 30.07.1994) earned the Ritterkreuz on March 31, 1943 as Feldwebel und Kompanie-Truppführer of 2. Kompanie/ Grenadier-Regiment 510 of the 293. Infanterie-Division. Good Condition. Measuring: 8,6×13,6cm. Comes with an extra signed letter enveloppe.
Hans Fiedler – Grenadier-Regiment 309 (208. Inf.-Div.)
€30,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photocopy of Hans Fiedler. Hauptmann Hans Fiedler (01.12.1919 † 06.07.1997) earned the Ritterkreuz on Februari 18, 1945 as Oberfeldwebel und Kompanie-Truppführer of 9. Kompanie/ Grenadier-Regiment 309 of the 208. Infanterie-Division. Good Condition. Measuring: Postcardsize. Comes with an extra signed letter and enveloppe.
Erich Fellmann – Grenadier-Regiment 409
€30,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photocopy of Erich Fellmann. Hauptmann Erich Fellmann (20.04.1915 † 14.01.2004) earned the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold on June 18, 1942 with 9. Kompanie/ Infanterie-Regiment 409 and the Ritterkreuz on April 6, 1943 as Hauptmann und Kommandeur of II. Bataillon/ Grenadier-Regiment 409 of the 122. Infanterie-Division. Good Condition. Measuring: Postcardsize. Comes with an extra signed letter and enveloppe.
Hans Endres – Panzer-Artillerie-Regiment 74
€0,01Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photocopy of Hans Endres. Hauptmann Hans Endres (05.06.1915 † 05.10.2004) earned the Ritterkreuz on Augustus 14, 1943 as Hauptmann und Führer of I. Bataillon/ Panzer-Artillerie-Regiment 74 and the 2. Panzer-Division. Good Condition. Measuring: 8,9×12,7cm. Comes with an extra signed letter and enveloppe.
Walther-Peer Fellgiebel – Heeres-Artillerie-Abteilung 935
€30,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photocopy of Walther-Peer Fellgiebel. Major Walther-Peer Fellgiebel (07.05.1918 † 14.10.2001) earned the Ritterkreuz on September 7, 1943 as Oberleutnant und Chef of 2. Batterie/ Heeres-Artillerie-Abteilung 935 (mot.). Good Condition. Measuring: 8,6×13,7cm. Comes with an extra signed letter and enveloppe.
Ernst Clemente – Gebirgsjäger-Regiment 13
€0,01Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photocopy of Ernst Clemente. Obergefreiter Ernst Clemente (27.04.1922 † 19.01.1991) earned the Ritterkreuz on September 30, 1944 as Obergefreiter und Pakschütze of 16. Kompanie/ Gebirgsjäger-Regiment 13 of the 4. Gebirgs-Division. Good Condition. Measuring: Postcardsize. Comes with an extra signed letter(s) and enveloppe.
Klaus Düwell – Gebirgsjäger-Regiment 137
€0,01Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Klaus Düwell. Major Klaus Düwell (03.03.1917 † 15.02.1998) earned the Ritterkreuz on November 19, 1941 as Oberleutnant und Chef of 12. Kompanie/ Gebirgsjäger-Regiment 137 of the 2. Gebirgs-Division. Good Condition. Measuring: Postcardsize. Comes with an extra signed letter(s) and enveloppe.
Josef Dörries – Grenadier-Regiment 87
€30,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Josef Dörries. Unteroffizier Josef Dörries (07.06.1923 † 09.07.2007) earned the Ritterkreuz on April 5, 1944 as Unteroffizier und Gruppenführer of 6. Kompanie/ Grenadier-Regiment 87 of the 36. Infanterie-Division. Good Condition. Measuring: Postcardsize. Comes with an extra signed letter(s) and enveloppe.
Hermann Ritter von Ingram – Infanterie-Regiment 309 (208. Inf.-Div.)
€35,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photocopy of Hermann Ritter von Ingram. Oberleutnant Hermann Ritter von Ingram (03.11.1903 † 22.04.1995) earned the Ritterkreuz on Juni 16, 1940 as Unteroffizier und Kompanie-Truppführer of 4. Kompanie/ Infanterie-Regiment 309 of the 208. Infanterie-Division. Good Condition. Measuring: Postcardsize. Comes with an extra signed letter(s) and enveloppe.
Albert Dubicki – Werfer-Regiment 14
€30,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Albert Dubicki. Unteroffizier Albert Dubicki (12.07.1921 † 25.10.2009) earned the Ritterkreuz on August 12, 1944 as Unteroffizier und MG-Vorgeschobener Beobachter in the 1. Batterie/ Werfer-Regiment 14. Good Condition. Measuring: Postcardsize. Comes with an extra signed letter and enveloppe.
Eugen Flad – Divisions-Füsilier-Bataillon 252
€0,01Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photocopy of Eugen Flad. Gefreiter Eugen Flad (12.03.1921 † 24.10.2002) earned the Ritterkreuz on July 20, 1944 as Gefreiter und MG-Schütze in the 2. Kompanie/ Divisions-Füsilier-Bataillon 252 of the 252. Infanterie-Division. Good Condition. Measuring: Postcardsize. Comes with an extra signed letter and enveloppe.
Peter Kox – Panzerjäger-Abteilung 169
€30,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photocopy of Peter Kox. Oberfeldwebel Peter Kox (12.06.1921 † 12.08.2011) earned the Ritterkreuz on April 5, 1945 as Oberfeldwebel und Zugführer in the 1. Kompanie/ Panzerjäger-Abteilung 169 of the 69. Infanterie-Division. Good Condition. Measuring: 8,9×12,9cm. Comes with an extra signed letter and enveloppe.
Paul Lange – Panzer-Grenadier-Regiment 13
€0,01Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photocopy of Paul Lange. Feldwebel Paul Lange (24.10.1912 † 16.09.1996) earned the Ritterkreuz on September 7, 1944 as Feldwebel und Zugführer in the I. Bataillon/ Panzer-Grenadier-Regiment 13 of the 5. Panzer-Division. Good Condition. Measuring: 7,3×10,4cm. Comes with an extra signed letter and enveloppe.
Knight’s cross: “Starting around midday on the 16.08.1944 Kampfgruppe Friedrich, part of the 5. Panzer-Division, began a battle to eliminate a deeply echeloned Soviet Pakfront near Menaciai, located 9 km east of Akmene. By the evening the position had been rolled up after a very hard fight. On this day Feldwebel Lange particularly distinguished himself in the close combat, eliminating nest after nest and bunker after bunker with hand grenades. During the evening he was heavily wounded in action. He would be awarded the Knight’s Cross for his devotion to duty and the results he produced during the course of this engagement.”
Heinrich Kaup – Grenadier-Regiment 184
€0,01Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photocopy of Heinrich Kaup. Obergefreiter Heinrich Kaup (25.07.1912 † 22.04.1999) earned the Ritterkreuz on September 19, 1943 as Obergefreiter in the 3. Kompanie/ Grenadier-Regiment 184 of the 86. Infanterie-Division. Good Condition. Measuring: Postcardsize. Comes with an extra signed letter, paper and enveloppe.
Josef Jakwert – Panzerjäger-Abteilung 1562 (Oakleaves)
€30,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Paper Photocopy of Josef “Sepp” Jakwert. Leutnant Josef Jakwert (22.07.1914 † 21.10.2003) earned the Ritterkreuz on May 14, 1944 as Oberfeldwebel und Zugführer in the Panzerjäger-Kompanie 361 of the 361. Infanterie-Division and the Eichenlaub on February 24, 1945 as Leutnant und Zugführer of the Panzerjäger-Abteilung 1562 of the 562. Volks-Grenadier-Division. Good Condition. Measuring: 9×12,7cm. Comes with an extra enveloppe.
Günter Braake – Grenadier-Regiment 422 (126. Inf.-Div.)
€27,50Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Günter Braake. Hauptmann Günter Braake (10.04.1921 † 21.05.2016) earned the Ritterkreuz on August 27, 1944 as Oberleutnant und Stellvertretender Führer of I. Bataillon/ Grenadier-Regiment 422 of the 126. Infanterie-Division. Good condition. Postcardsize. Comes with an extra signed letter and enveloppe.
Ernst Jetting – Grenadier-Regiment 29
€35,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Ernst Jetting. Leutnant Ernst Jetting (01.08.1915 † 24.12.1999) earned the Ritterkreuz on June 4, 1944 as Oberfeldwebel in the 1. Kompanie/ Grenadier-Regiment 29 of the 3. Panzer-Grenadier-Division. Good Condition. Measuring: Postcardsize. Comes with an extra signed letter and eveloppe.
Friedrich von Volckamer und Kirchensittenbach – 8. Jäger-Division
€0,01Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photocopy (Clipped) 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. Good Condition. Measuring: 8,8×11,4cm. Comes with an extra signed letter. (Clipped signature on back of photo).
Carl Rodenburg – 76. Infanterie-Division (Stalingrad) (Oakleaves)
€0,01Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Paper Photo of Carl Rodenburg. Generalmajor Carl Rodenburg (17.05.1894 † 05.11.1992) earned the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold on March 7, 1942 with Infanterie-Regiment 203, the Ritterkreuz on October 8,1942 as Generalmajor und Kommandeur of the 76. Infanterie-Division and the Eichenlaub on January 31, 1943 as Generalmajor und Kommandeur of the 76. Infanterie-Division. Good Condition. Measuring: Postcardsize. Comes with an extra signed letter.
Siegfried Hass – 170. Infanterie-Division
€45,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photocopy of Siegfried Hass. Generalleutnant Siegfried Hass (07.06.1898 † 14.12.1987) earned the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold on September 12, 1942 with Infanterie-Regiment 57 and the Ritterkreuz on February 18, 1945 as Generalleutnant und Kommandeur of the 170. Infanterie-Division. Good Condition. Measuring: 7,1×10,7cm. Comes with an extra signed letter.
Armin Lembke – Grenadier-Regiment 220
€50,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photocopy of Armin Lembke. Oberstleutnant Armin Lembke (10.03.1913 † 13.02.1991) earned the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold on September 6, 1942 with I. Bataillon/ Infanterie-Regiment 209 and the Ritterkreuz on March 5, 1943 as Oberstleutnant und Kommandeur of Grenadier-Regiment 220 of the 58. Infanterie-Division. Good Condition. Measuring: 8,8×13,1cm. Comes with an extra signed letter(s) and docu.
Karl Lauch – Panzer-Grenadier-Regiment 14
€35,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photocopy of Karl Lauch. Oberfeldwebel Karl Lauch (18.04.1914 † 14.10.1998) earned the Ritterkreuz on May 5, 1943 as Oberfeldwebel und Zugführer in the 8. Kompanie/ Panzer-Grenadier-Regiment 14 of the 5. Panzer-Division. Good Condition. Measuring: 8,8×12,9cm. Comes with enveloppe.
Ewald Kraus – Panzer-Artillerie-Regiment 102
€0,01Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photocopy of Ewald Kraus. Major Ewald Kraus (06.03.1902 † 20.02.1993) earned the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold on September 26, 1943 with III. Bataillon/ Panzer-Artillerie-Regiment 102 and the Ritterkreuz on March 26, 1944 as Major und Führer of Panzer-Artillerie-Regiment 102 of the 9. Panzer-Division. Good Condition. Measuring: Postcardsize. Comes with an extra signed letter.
Erwin Koch – Grenadier-Regiment 447
€35,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photocopy of Erwin Koch. Oberstleutnant Erwin Koch (14.02.1916 † 20.04.1987) earned the Ritterkreuz on May 28, 1943 as Major und Kommandeur of II. Bataillon/ Grenadier-Regiment 447 of the 137. Infanterie-Division. Good Condition. Measuring: 9×12,7cm. Comes with an extra signed letters.
Robert Kästner – Grenadier-Regiment 105 (Oakleaves)
€0,01Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photocopy of Robert Kästner. Major Robert Kästner (27.10.1913 † 18.11.1990) earned the Ritterkreuz on December 11, 1943 as Major und Führer of Grenadier-Regiment 105 of the 72. Infanterie-Division and the Eichenlaub on February 21, 1944 as Major und Führer of Grenadier-Regiment 105 of the 72. Infanterie-Division. Good Condition. Measuring: Postcardsize. Comes with an extra signed letter.
Johann Hörstermann – Grenadier-Regiment 473
€0,01Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photocopy of Johann Hörstermann. Major Johann Hörstermann (30.05.1911 † 25.03.1992) earned the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold on November 13, 1942 with 6. Kompanie/ Infanterie-Regiment 473 and the Ritterkreuz on March 28, 1945 as Major und Kommandeur of Grenadier-Regiment 473 of the 253. Infanterie-Division. Good Condition. Measuring: Postcardsize. Comes with an extra signed letter.
Franz-Josef Högl – Panzer-Pionier-Bataillon 200
€35,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photocopy of Franz-Josef Högl. Major Franz-Xaver Högl (21.10.1916 † 29.11.1996) earned the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold on April 19, 1942 with 3. Kompanie/ Panzer-Pionier-Bataillon 86 and the Ritterkreuz on November 26, 1944 as Major und Kommandeur of the Panzer-Pionier-Bataillon 200 of the 21. Panzer-Division. Good Condition. Measuring: Postcardsize. Comes with an extra signed letter.
Karl Herzog – Heeres-Sturm-Pionier-Brigade 627
€0,01Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photocopy (2x) of Karl Herzog. Oberst Karl Herzog (06.07.1906 † 25.01.1998) earned the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold on May 18, 1942 with 3. Kompanie/ Panzer-Pionier-Bataillon 27 and the Ritterkreuz on April 17, 1945 as Oberstleutnant und Kommandeur of the Heeres-Sturm-Pionier-Brigade 627. Good Condition. Measuring: Postcardsize. Comes with an extra signed letter. One picture signed on front and one on the back.
Alfred Hempel – Festung Kolberg
€0,01Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photocopy of Alfred Hempel. Leutnant Alfred Hempel (27.07.1920 † 07.08.1989) earned the Ritterkreuz on April 30, 1945 as Leutnant und Bataillonsführer of / at the Festung Kolberg. Good Condition. Measuring: Postcardsize. Comes with an extra letter.
Ernst Grunau – 14. Panzer-Division (NKIG)
€45,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photocopy of Ernst Grunau. Oberleutnant Ernst Grunau (28.09.1919 † 08.07.1989) earned the Ritterkreuz on October 4, 1944 as Oberleutnant und Führer of the Divisions-Begleit-Kompanie/ 14. Panzer-Division, the Nahkampfspange in Gold on February 9, 1945 and the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold on March 24, 1945 as Oberleutnant und Chef of the Divisions-Begleit-Kompanie/ 14. Panzer-Division. Good Condition. Measuring: Postcardsize. Comes with an extra letter.
Knight’s Cross: “In the days leading up to the 20.09.1944, near Berzmente (on the Danube river), Oberleutnant Grunau would distinguish himself through his decisiveness and bravery while commanding a small Kampfgruppe. Made up of almost exclusively staff personnel, and supported by just two light Flak guns, this vastly outnumbered unit was able to stand firm against battalion sized enemy forces (that included both tanks and infantry) for almost an entire week through a combination of deception and tough resistance. Gruppe Grunau was ultimately able to prevent an enemy breakthrough in his area. Grunau would be awarded the Knight’s Cross for this outstanding success.”
Georg Großjohann – Grenadier-Regiment 308
€45,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photocopy of Georg Großjohann. Major Georg Großjohann (26.04.1911 † 28.06.1992) earned the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold on October 4, 1944 with II. Battalion/ Grenadier-Regiment 308 and the Ritterkreuz on December 12, 1944 as Major und Führer of the Grenadier-Regiment 308 of the 198. Infanterie-Division. Good Condition. Measuring: Postcardsize. Comes with an extra letter.
Johannes Erasmus – XXXXVIII. Panzerkorps
€35,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photocopy of Dr.jur. Johannes Erasmus. Oberstleutnant i.G. Johannes Erasmus (24.10.1913 † 01.08.1993) earned the Ritterkreuz on April 13, 1944 as Major im Generalstab und Ia of the XXXXVIII. Panzerkorps. Good Condition. Measuring: Postcardsize. Comes with an extra signed letter.
Knight’s Cross: “Major Erasmus received the Knight’s Cross to the Iron Cross for his leadership and personal actions during the cleanup of the enemy penetration at Tarnopol on the 11.03.1944.”
Oskar Cipa – Grenadier-Regiment 305
€0,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photocopy of Oskar Cipa. Oberleutnant Oskar Cipa (07.02.1912 † 13.01.1987) earned the Ritterkreuz on November 13, 1942 as Unteroffizier und Gruppenführer in the 1. Kompanie/ Grenadier-Regiment 305 of the 198. Infanterie-Division. Good Condition. Measuring: 7,2×10,5cm. Comes with an enveloppe.
Knight’s Cross: “At the end of September 1942 Unteroffizier Cipa and his Grenadiers stormed a heavily fortified and defended hilltop located amongst the mountainous terrain north of Tuapse. In the process they knocked out 17 bunkers in addition to numerous Soviet field positions, and by achieving this victory they secured the decisive precondition for seizing the remaining hill positions that were of decisive importance for the local situation. Unteroffizier Cipa would later be awarded the Knight’s Cross for this action.”
Ulrich-Maria Freiherr von Canstein – Grenadier-Regiment 220
€35,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photocopy of Ulrich-Maria Freiherr von Canstein. Oberstleutnant Ulrich-Maria Freiherr von Canstein (16.06.1906 † 10.08.1991) earned the Ritterkreuz on February 10, 1944 as Oberstleutnant und Kommandeur of the Grenadier-Regiment 220 of the 58. Infanterie-Division. Good Condition. Measuring: Postcardsize. Comes with an extra signed letter.
Knight’s Cross: “Awarded the Knight’s Cross for repulsing the attacks of three Soviet Guards divisions with his Grenadier-Regiment in the area northwest of Newel. During this attack two Soviet battalions thrust through to his command post over the icy Sswiblo lake. In response Oberstleutnant Canstein threw back the enemy back while fighting at the head of a handful of messengers, clerks and signals troops.”
Rolf Bering – Fähnrichs-Regiment 1
€30,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photocopy of Rolf Bering. Oberstleutnant Rolf Bering (20.06.1912 † 02.08.1993) earned the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold on December 29, 1941 with 2. Batterie/ Artillerie-Regiment 76 and the Ritterkreuz on March 11, 1945 as Major und Führer of the Fähnrichs-Regiment 1 of the Division “Märkisch Friedland”. Good Condition. Measuring: Postcardsize. Comes with an extra signed letter and enveloppe.
Knight’s Cross: “Awarded for his actions in early 1945. Rolf Bering (who had set up his regimental command post in Wittkow) came under attack from the rear while positioned at the western approaches to Schneidemühl. However thanks to the skillful employment of his subordinated Alarm-Bataillon 94 (located in Köslin) it was possible to halt the Russian advance on the 29.01.1945.”
Paul Becker – Artillerie-Regiment 3
€0,01Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photocopy of Paul Becker. Unteroffizier Paul Becker (21.03.1918 † 29.11.1992) earned the Ritterkreuz on October 25, 1942 as Obergefreiter und Richtschütze in the 10. Batterie/ Artillerie-Regiment 3 of the 3. Infanterie-Division. Good Condition. Measuring: Postcardsize. Comes with an extra signed letter.
Knight’s Cross: “Obergefreiter Paul Becker had already destroyed 28 enemy tanks during the heavy combat near Kalatsch, and for this he was awarded the Iron Cross First Class. During the battle of Stalingrad he significantly contributed to the successful defense against enemy counterattacks through his personal bravery and decisiveness. The Bolsheviks commenced a furious attack with strong infantry forces that had the support of numerous tanks. Their aim was to break through the German blocking position to the north of the city. Obergefreiter Becker persevered throughout the fierce hostile fire while serving at his gun, and in the heavy fighting he destroyed 13 enemy tanks (most of which were heavy types). He smashed local enemy infantry penetrations with well laid fire. Thus, within a short time, Obergefreiter Becker destroyed a total of 41 Soviet tanks and decisively contributed to the great successes of his Division.”
Günter Chrzonsz – Sturmgeschütz-Abteilung 277
€30,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Günter Chrzonsz. Leutnant Günter Chrzonsz (later Günter Carsten) (15.10.1914 † 31.10.2003) earned the Ritterkreuz on November 12, 1943 as Oberwachtmeister und Zugführer in the 2. Batterie/ Sturmgeschütz-Abteilung 277. Good Condition. Measuring: 7,5×10,5. Comes with an extra signed letter.
Georg Bose – Sturmgeschütz-Abteilung 177
€30,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photocopy of Georg Bose. Leutnant Georg Bose (20.10.1921 † 26.09.2011) earned the Ritterkreuz on September 21, 1944 as Leutnant und Zugführer of 1. Kompanie/ Sturmgeschütz-Abteilung 177. Good Condition. Measuring: Postcardsize. Comes with an extra signed letter.
Knight’s Cross: “On the 23.07.1944 the remnants of the 292. Infanterie-Division became encircled near the village of Radziwillowka (about 50 km northwest of Brest-Litovsk), and it requested relief from the Korps. The 3. Kavallerie-Brigade was assigned for this task, however since it was itself involved in heavy defensive combat it was only able to dispatch a small Kampfgruppe that included 3 Sturmgeschützen commanded by Leutnant Bose. During the march to the area one Sturmgeschütz threw a track, and so only 2 were left to support the cavalrymen in their relief effort. Radziwillowka was captured in a short yet fierce battle on the 28.07.1944, and in the process 11 T-34/85 tanks were destroyed (including 4 by Bose himself). With this the 292. Infanterie-Division was relieved, and it was thereafter possible to create a new defensive front. Bose had shown great tactical initiative during this battle, going against the planning of the 292. Infanterie-Division’s Ia in order to achieve success. This deed was also of great importance for the whole 2. Armee as it prevented a breakthrough by strong enemy forces into its flank. For this, as well as reaching a personal total of 19 enemy tanks destroyed, Bose was awarded the Knight’s Cross.”
Rolf Düe – Panzerjäger-Abteilung 19
€30,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photocopy of Rolf Düe. Hauptmann Rolf Düe (28.01.1915 † 14.04.2005) earned the Ritterkreuz on March 23, 1945 as Hauptmann und Chef of 1. Kompanie/ Panzerjäger-Abteilung 19 of the 19. Panzer-Division. Good Condition. Measuring: 9,4×13,5cm. Comes with an extra signed letter.
Knight’s Cross: “On February 16th, 1945, Düe and his Panzerjäger Kompanie took up defensive positions in the village of Wernersdorf (Lower Silesia). On the following night the enemy probed the defenses with 2 T-34s, but these were destroyed. An Soviet attack launched on the morning of the next day met a similar fate despite being preceded by an artillery barrage, with this attack losing 6 T-34s. Enemy infantry then commenced further attempts throughout the day but all these were repulsed with heavy losses, including 16 T-34 tanks. Düe’s Kompanie ultimately held the village until the morning of the February 18th, 1944, and in doing so prevented a Soviet breakthrough towards Schweidnitz. Such a breakthrough would have led to a catastrophe for the XVII. Armeekorps.”
Hermann Eckardt – Panzer-Abteilung 8
€27,50Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photocopy of Hermann Eckardt. Feldwebel Hermann Eckardt (04.10.1920 † 16.09.2010) earned the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold on September 12, 1944 with 1. Kompanie/ Panzer-Abteilung 8 and the Ritterkreuz on March 28, 1945 as Feldwebel und Zugführer of 1. Kompanie/ Panzerjäger-Abteilung 8 of the 20. Panzer-Grenadier-Division. Good Condition. Measuring: Postcardsize. Comes with an extra signed letter.
Max Kurze – Panzerjäger-Abteilung 187
€30,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photocopy of Max Kurze. Major Max Kurze (22.06.1911 † 25.11.1997) earned the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold on December 1, 1943 with Panzerjäger-Kompanie 187 and the Ritterkreuz on September 20, 1944 as Major und Kommandeur of Panzerjäger-Abteilung 187 of the 87. Infanterie-Division. Good Condition. Measuring: 8,5×12,6cm. Comes with an extra signed letter.
Norbert Kujacinski – Panzer-Regiment 23
€35,00Original Postwar Signature of Norbert Kujacinski. Hauptmann Norbert Kujacinski (11.07.1920 † 02.05.2009) earned the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold and the Ritterkreuz on November 18, 1944 with Panzer-Regiment 23 of the 23. Panzer-Division. He also earned the Panzerkampfabzeichen IV. Stufe (Einsatzahl “75”). Postcardsize.
Knight’s Cross recommandation: On the morning of the 03.10.1944 Hauptmann Kujacinski and his company of Panthers were advancing when they encountered a large group of Soviet medium tanks and assault guns. In the ensuing battle the Germans destroyed 16 tanks and 3 AT guns without loss. Of these, 5 were knocked out by Kujacinski and his crew, bringing his total of destroyed Russian armour to 51. For the destruction of the Russian armoured group, and for personally destroying over 50 Russian tanks over the course of his career, Kujacinski was awarded the Knight’s Cross.
Heinrich Köhler – Heeres-Sturmgeschütz-Brigade 210
€0,01Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photocopy of Heinrich Köhler. Leutnant Heinrich Köhler (03.07.1922 † 25.06.2009) earned the Ritterkreuz on April 20, 1945 as Leutnant und Zugführer in the 3. Batterie/ Heeres-Sturmgeschütz-Brigade 210. Good condition. Measuring 9×13,5cm. Comes with an extra signed letter.
Knight’s Cross: In March 1945 the Sturmgeschütz-Brigade 210 was deployed in support of the 1. Marine-Division. On the 16.03.1945 Leutnant Köhler and his Sturmgeschütz Zug were deployed on Hill 42, located at the seam between the 1. Marine-Division and the Panzer-Division Schlesien. On this day the Soviets attacked the hill with about 20 Sherman tanks. Despite three attempts to do so, they were unable to take the hill and lost 15 tanks in the process. 6 of these were knocked out personally by Leutnant Köhler.
Through the steadfastness of Köhler and the whole Sturmgeschütz-Brigade the Soviet attempt to break through to the road bridge over the Oder was stymied. This allowed the refugee columns from East Prussia and Pomerania, which were still crossing, to pass over unhindered. After this the German fighting units in turn followed them, and the bridge was blown at dawn on the 17.03.1945. For his role in ensuring this successful outcome, while also raising his total of destroyed tanks to 21, Köhler would be decorated with the Knight’s Cross. (Source: Traces of War)