Gerhard Fischer – Panzer-Regiment 23 (23. Panzer-Division)
€25,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Gerhard Fischer. Major Gerhard Fischer (4 December 1915 – 9 August 2014) was a decorated German Panzer officer of the 23. Panzer-Division during the Second World War. A front-line tank commander, he rose through the ranks to company command and earned high recognition for his leadership and combat achievements on the Eastern Front.
Awards and Decorations
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Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes (Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross) – 28 December 1943 as Oberleutnant and Chef of 8. Kompanie / Panzer-Regiment 23, 23. Panzer-Division.
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Panzerkampfabzeichen V. Stufe (Tank Battle Badge, 100 engagements) – Awarded for exceptional front-line service and endurance as a Panzer officer.
Career Highlights
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Eastern Front Service: Fought in the hard defensive battles of the 23. Panzer-Division, particularly during the retreat phases of 1943.
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Company Commander: As chief of 8. Kompanie, Fischer distinguished himself by leading his unit with determination in heavy Panzer actions.
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Ritterkreuz Recognition: Awarded for personal bravery and outstanding leadership in armored combat, making him one of the division’s most noted Panzer officers.
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Longevity: Survived the war and lived to the age of 98, one of the longest-lived Knight’s Cross holders of the Panzertruppe.
Item Details
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Type: Postwar signed photograph.
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Size: Postcardsize.
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Condition: Good, with a clear and well-preserved autograph.
Collector’s Note
Gerhard Fischer represents the seasoned Panzer officers who endured years of hard fighting on the Eastern Front. His combination of the Ritterkreuz and the rare Panzerkampfabzeichen 100 underlines both his personal courage and his extensive frontline service. A scarce and desirable signature for collectors of Panzer and Ritterkreuz memorabilia.
Gerhard Fischer – Panzer-Regiment 23 (23. Panzer-Division)
€25,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Gerhard Fischer. Major Gerhard Fischer (4 December 1915 – 9 August 2014) was a decorated German Panzer officer of the 23. Panzer-Division during the Second World War. A front-line tank commander, he rose through the ranks to company command and earned high recognition for his leadership and combat achievements on the Eastern Front.
Awards and Decorations
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Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes (Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross) – 28 December 1943 as Oberleutnant and Chef of 8. Kompanie / Panzer-Regiment 23, 23. Panzer-Division.
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Panzerkampfabzeichen V. Stufe (Tank Battle Badge, 100 engagements) – Awarded for exceptional front-line service and endurance as a Panzer officer.
Career Highlights
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Eastern Front Service: Fought in the hard defensive battles of the 23. Panzer-Division, particularly during the retreat phases of 1943.
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Company Commander: As chief of 8. Kompanie, Fischer distinguished himself by leading his unit with determination in heavy Panzer actions.
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Ritterkreuz Recognition: Awarded for personal bravery and outstanding leadership in armored combat, making him one of the division’s most noted Panzer officers.
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Longevity: Survived the war and lived to the age of 98, one of the longest-lived Knight’s Cross holders of the Panzertruppe.
Item Details
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Type: Postwar signed photograph.
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Size: Postcardsize.
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Condition: Good, with a clear and well-preserved autograph.
Collector’s Note
Gerhard Fischer represents the seasoned Panzer officers who endured years of hard fighting on the Eastern Front. His combination of the Ritterkreuz and the rare Panzerkampfabzeichen 100 underlines both his personal courage and his extensive frontline service. A scarce and desirable signature for collectors of Panzer and Ritterkreuz memorabilia.
Gerhard Fischer – Panzer-Regiment 23 (23. Panzer-Division)
€25,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Gerhard Fischer. Major Gerhard Fischer (4 December 1915 – 9 August 2014) was a decorated German Panzer officer of the 23. Panzer-Division during the Second World War. A front-line tank commander, he rose through the ranks to company command and earned high recognition for his leadership and combat achievements on the Eastern Front.
Awards and Decorations
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Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes (Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross) – 28 December 1943 as Oberleutnant and Chef of 8. Kompanie / Panzer-Regiment 23, 23. Panzer-Division.
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Panzerkampfabzeichen V. Stufe (Tank Battle Badge, 100 engagements) – Awarded for exceptional front-line service and endurance as a Panzer officer.
Career Highlights
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Eastern Front Service: Fought in the hard defensive battles of the 23. Panzer-Division, particularly during the retreat phases of 1943.
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Company Commander: As chief of 8. Kompanie, Fischer distinguished himself by leading his unit with determination in heavy Panzer actions.
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Ritterkreuz Recognition: Awarded for personal bravery and outstanding leadership in armored combat, making him one of the division’s most noted Panzer officers.
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Longevity: Survived the war and lived to the age of 98, one of the longest-lived Knight’s Cross holders of the Panzertruppe.
Item Details
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Type: Postwar signed photograph.
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Size: A5-size.
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Condition: Good, with a clear and well-preserved autograph.
Collector’s Note
Gerhard Fischer represents the seasoned Panzer officers who endured years of hard fighting on the Eastern Front. His combination of the Ritterkreuz and the rare Panzerkampfabzeichen 100 underlines both his personal courage and his extensive frontline service. A scarce and desirable signature for collectors of Panzer and Ritterkreuz memorabilia.
Gerhard Fischer – Panzer-Regiment 23 (23. Panzer-Division)
€25,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Gerhard Fischer. Major Gerhard Fischer (4 December 1915 – 9 August 2014) was a decorated German Panzer officer of the 23. Panzer-Division during the Second World War. A front-line tank commander, he rose through the ranks to company command and earned high recognition for his leadership and combat achievements on the Eastern Front.
Awards and Decorations
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Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes (Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross) – 28 December 1943 as Oberleutnant and Chef of 8. Kompanie / Panzer-Regiment 23, 23. Panzer-Division.
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Panzerkampfabzeichen V. Stufe (Tank Battle Badge, 100 engagements) – Awarded for exceptional front-line service and endurance as a Panzer officer.
Career Highlights
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Eastern Front Service: Fought in the hard defensive battles of the 23. Panzer-Division, particularly during the retreat phases of 1943.
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Company Commander: As chief of 8. Kompanie, Fischer distinguished himself by leading his unit with determination in heavy Panzer actions.
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Ritterkreuz Recognition: Awarded for personal bravery and outstanding leadership in armored combat, making him one of the division’s most noted Panzer officers.
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Longevity: Survived the war and lived to the age of 98, one of the longest-lived Knight’s Cross holders of the Panzertruppe.
Item Details
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Type: Postwar signed photograph.
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Size: A5-size.
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Condition: Good, with a clear and well-preserved autograph.
Collector’s Note
Gerhard Fischer represents the seasoned Panzer officers who endured years of hard fighting on the Eastern Front. His combination of the Ritterkreuz and the rare Panzerkampfabzeichen 100 underlines both his personal courage and his extensive frontline service. A scarce and desirable signature for collectors of Panzer and Ritterkreuz memorabilia.
Klaus Feldt – Schnellboot “S-30” & 2. Schnellbootflottille (Eichenlaub)
€25,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Klaus Feldt. Korvettenkapitän Klaus Feldt (14 April 1912 – 7 September 2010) was a highly decorated Kriegsmarine Schnellboot commander during the Second World War. He earned distinction for his aggressive leadership in fast attack craft operations, particularly in the English Channel and North Sea, commanding both individual boats and flotillas.
Awards and Decorations
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Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes (Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross) – 13 June 1942 as Oberleutnant zur See and Kommandant of Schnellboot S-30.
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Eichenlaub (Oak Leaves to the Knight’s Cross) – 1 January 1944 as Korvettenkapitän and Chef of the 2. Schnellbootflottille, in recognition of his continued successes in offensive operations.
Career Highlights
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Fast Attack Craft Commander: Rose from boat commander (S-30) to flotilla leader, gaining a reputation for bold night attacks against Allied shipping and convoy routes.
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Channel & North Sea Operations: His leadership in high-risk torpedo boat missions contributed significantly to the Kriegsmarine’s ability to disrupt Allied supply lines.
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Highly Decorated: One of the few Schnellboot officers to be awarded both the Knight’s Cross and Oak Leaves, a testament to his sustained operational impact.
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Longevity: Survived the war and lived to the age of 98, making him one of the longest-lived Oak Leaves recipients of the Kriegsmarine.
Item Details
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Type: Postwar signed photograph.
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Size: Postcardsize.
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Condition: Good, clear autograph and preserved photo.
Collector’s Note
Klaus Feldt’s career represents the elite echelon of Schnellboot commanders, men whose daring raids earned them top decorations. His combination of the Ritterkreuz and Eichenlaub places him among the Kriegsmarine’s most successful fast-attack leaders. Signed items from Schnellboot officers are notably scarcer than those of U-boat commanders, making this a particularly desirable piece.
Klaus Feldt – Schnellboot “S-30” & 2. Schnellbootflottille (Eichenlaub)
€25,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Klaus Feldt. Korvettenkapitän Klaus Feldt (14 April 1912 – 7 September 2010) was a highly decorated Kriegsmarine Schnellboot commander during the Second World War. He earned distinction for his aggressive leadership in fast attack craft operations, particularly in the English Channel and North Sea, commanding both individual boats and flotillas.
Awards and Decorations
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Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes (Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross) – 13 June 1942 as Oberleutnant zur See and Kommandant of Schnellboot S-30.
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Eichenlaub (Oak Leaves to the Knight’s Cross) – 1 January 1944 as Korvettenkapitän and Chef of the 2. Schnellbootflottille, in recognition of his continued successes in offensive operations.
Career Highlights
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Fast Attack Craft Commander: Rose from boat commander (S-30) to flotilla leader, gaining a reputation for bold night attacks against Allied shipping and convoy routes.
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Channel & North Sea Operations: His leadership in high-risk torpedo boat missions contributed significantly to the Kriegsmarine’s ability to disrupt Allied supply lines.
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Highly Decorated: One of the few Schnellboot officers to be awarded both the Knight’s Cross and Oak Leaves, a testament to his sustained operational impact.
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Longevity: Survived the war and lived to the age of 98, making him one of the longest-lived Oak Leaves recipients of the Kriegsmarine.
Item Details
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Type: Postwar signed photograph.
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Size: Postcardsize.
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Condition: Good, clear autograph and preserved photo.
Collector’s Note
Klaus Feldt’s career represents the elite echelon of Schnellboot commanders, men whose daring raids earned them top decorations. His combination of the Ritterkreuz and Eichenlaub places him among the Kriegsmarine’s most successful fast-attack leaders. Signed items from Schnellboot officers are notably scarcer than those of U-boat commanders, making this a particularly desirable piece.
Klaus Feldt – Schnellboot “S-30” & 2. Schnellbootflottille (Eichenlaub)
€25,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Klaus Feldt. Korvettenkapitän Klaus Feldt (14 April 1912 – 7 September 2010) was a highly decorated Kriegsmarine Schnellboot commander during the Second World War. He earned distinction for his aggressive leadership in fast attack craft operations, particularly in the English Channel and North Sea, commanding both individual boats and flotillas.
Awards and Decorations
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Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes (Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross) – 13 June 1942 as Oberleutnant zur See and Kommandant of Schnellboot S-30.
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Eichenlaub (Oak Leaves to the Knight’s Cross) – 1 January 1944 as Korvettenkapitän and Chef of the 2. Schnellbootflottille, in recognition of his continued successes in offensive operations.
Career Highlights
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Fast Attack Craft Commander: Rose from boat commander (S-30) to flotilla leader, gaining a reputation for bold night attacks against Allied shipping and convoy routes.
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Channel & North Sea Operations: His leadership in high-risk torpedo boat missions contributed significantly to the Kriegsmarine’s ability to disrupt Allied supply lines.
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Highly Decorated: One of the few Schnellboot officers to be awarded both the Knight’s Cross and Oak Leaves, a testament to his sustained operational impact.
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Longevity: Survived the war and lived to the age of 98, making him one of the longest-lived Oak Leaves recipients of the Kriegsmarine.
Item Details
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Type: Postwar signed photograph.
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Size: Postcardsize.
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Condition: Good, clear autograph and preserved photo.
Collector’s Note
Klaus Feldt’s career represents the elite echelon of Schnellboot commanders, men whose daring raids earned them top decorations. His combination of the Ritterkreuz and Eichenlaub places him among the Kriegsmarine’s most successful fast-attack leaders. Signed items from Schnellboot officers are notably scarcer than those of U-boat commanders, making this a particularly desirable piece.
Klaus Feldt – Schnellboot “S-30” & 2. Schnellbootflottille (Eichenlaub)
€25,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Klaus Feldt. Korvettenkapitän Klaus Feldt (14 April 1912 – 7 September 2010) was a highly decorated Kriegsmarine Schnellboot commander during the Second World War. He earned distinction for his aggressive leadership in fast attack craft operations, particularly in the English Channel and North Sea, commanding both individual boats and flotillas.
Awards and Decorations
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Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes (Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross) – 13 June 1942 as Oberleutnant zur See and Kommandant of Schnellboot S-30.
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Eichenlaub (Oak Leaves to the Knight’s Cross) – 1 January 1944 as Korvettenkapitän and Chef of the 2. Schnellbootflottille, in recognition of his continued successes in offensive operations.
Career Highlights
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Fast Attack Craft Commander: Rose from boat commander (S-30) to flotilla leader, gaining a reputation for bold night attacks against Allied shipping and convoy routes.
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Channel & North Sea Operations: His leadership in high-risk torpedo boat missions contributed significantly to the Kriegsmarine’s ability to disrupt Allied supply lines.
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Highly Decorated: One of the few Schnellboot officers to be awarded both the Knight’s Cross and Oak Leaves, a testament to his sustained operational impact.
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Longevity: Survived the war and lived to the age of 98, making him one of the longest-lived Oak Leaves recipients of the Kriegsmarine.
Item Details
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Type: Postwar signed photograph.
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Size: Postcardsize.
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Condition: Good, clear autograph and preserved photo.
Collector’s Note
Klaus Feldt’s career represents the elite echelon of Schnellboot commanders, men whose daring raids earned them top decorations. His combination of the Ritterkreuz and Eichenlaub places him among the Kriegsmarine’s most successful fast-attack leaders. Signed items from Schnellboot officers are notably scarcer than those of U-boat commanders, making this a particularly desirable piece.
Klaus Feldt – Schnellboot “S-30” & 2. Schnellbootflottille (Eichenlaub)
€25,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Klaus Feldt. Korvettenkapitän Klaus Feldt (14 April 1912 – 7 September 2010) was a highly decorated Kriegsmarine Schnellboot commander during the Second World War. He earned distinction for his aggressive leadership in fast attack craft operations, particularly in the English Channel and North Sea, commanding both individual boats and flotillas.
Awards and Decorations
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Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes (Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross) – 13 June 1942 as Oberleutnant zur See and Kommandant of Schnellboot S-30.
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Eichenlaub (Oak Leaves to the Knight’s Cross) – 1 January 1944 as Korvettenkapitän and Chef of the 2. Schnellbootflottille, in recognition of his continued successes in offensive operations.
Career Highlights
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Fast Attack Craft Commander: Rose from boat commander (S-30) to flotilla leader, gaining a reputation for bold night attacks against Allied shipping and convoy routes.
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Channel & North Sea Operations: His leadership in high-risk torpedo boat missions contributed significantly to the Kriegsmarine’s ability to disrupt Allied supply lines.
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Highly Decorated: One of the few Schnellboot officers to be awarded both the Knight’s Cross and Oak Leaves, a testament to his sustained operational impact.
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Longevity: Survived the war and lived to the age of 98, making him one of the longest-lived Oak Leaves recipients of the Kriegsmarine.
Item Details
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Type: Postwar signed photograph.
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Size: Postcardsize.
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Condition: Good, clear autograph and preserved photo.
Collector’s Note
Klaus Feldt’s career represents the elite echelon of Schnellboot commanders, men whose daring raids earned them top decorations. His combination of the Ritterkreuz and Eichenlaub places him among the Kriegsmarine’s most successful fast-attack leaders. Signed items from Schnellboot officers are notably scarcer than those of U-boat commanders, making this a particularly desirable piece.
Klaus Feldt – Schnellboot “S-30” & 2. Schnellbootflottille (Eichenlaub)
€25,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Klaus Feldt. Korvettenkapitän Klaus Feldt (14 April 1912 – 7 September 2010) was a highly decorated Kriegsmarine Schnellboot commander during the Second World War. He earned distinction for his aggressive leadership in fast attack craft operations, particularly in the English Channel and North Sea, commanding both individual boats and flotillas.
Awards and Decorations
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Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes (Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross) – 13 June 1942 as Oberleutnant zur See and Kommandant of Schnellboot S-30.
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Eichenlaub (Oak Leaves to the Knight’s Cross) – 1 January 1944 as Korvettenkapitän and Chef of the 2. Schnellbootflottille, in recognition of his continued successes in offensive operations.
Career Highlights
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Fast Attack Craft Commander: Rose from boat commander (S-30) to flotilla leader, gaining a reputation for bold night attacks against Allied shipping and convoy routes.
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Channel & North Sea Operations: His leadership in high-risk torpedo boat missions contributed significantly to the Kriegsmarine’s ability to disrupt Allied supply lines.
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Highly Decorated: One of the few Schnellboot officers to be awarded both the Knight’s Cross and Oak Leaves, a testament to his sustained operational impact.
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Longevity: Survived the war and lived to the age of 98, making him one of the longest-lived Oak Leaves recipients of the Kriegsmarine.
Item Details
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Type: Postwar signed photograph.
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Size: Postcardsize.
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Condition: Good, clear autograph and preserved photo.
Collector’s Note
Klaus Feldt’s career represents the elite echelon of Schnellboot commanders, men whose daring raids earned them top decorations. His combination of the Ritterkreuz and Eichenlaub places him among the Kriegsmarine’s most successful fast-attack leaders. Signed items from Schnellboot officers are notably scarcer than those of U-boat commanders, making this a particularly desirable piece.
Klaus Feldt – Schnellboot “S-30” & 2. Schnellbootflottille (Eichenlaub)
€25,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Klaus Feldt. Korvettenkapitän Klaus Feldt (14 April 1912 – 7 September 2010) was a highly decorated Kriegsmarine Schnellboot commander during the Second World War. He earned distinction for his aggressive leadership in fast attack craft operations, particularly in the English Channel and North Sea, commanding both individual boats and flotillas.
Awards and Decorations
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Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes (Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross) – 13 June 1942 as Oberleutnant zur See and Kommandant of Schnellboot S-30.
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Eichenlaub (Oak Leaves to the Knight’s Cross) – 1 January 1944 as Korvettenkapitän and Chef of the 2. Schnellbootflottille, in recognition of his continued successes in offensive operations.
Career Highlights
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Fast Attack Craft Commander: Rose from boat commander (S-30) to flotilla leader, gaining a reputation for bold night attacks against Allied shipping and convoy routes.
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Channel & North Sea Operations: His leadership in high-risk torpedo boat missions contributed significantly to the Kriegsmarine’s ability to disrupt Allied supply lines.
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Highly Decorated: One of the few Schnellboot officers to be awarded both the Knight’s Cross and Oak Leaves, a testament to his sustained operational impact.
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Longevity: Survived the war and lived to the age of 98, making him one of the longest-lived Oak Leaves recipients of the Kriegsmarine.
Item Details
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Type: Postwar signed photograph.
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Size: Postcardsize.
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Condition: Good, clear autograph and preserved photo.
Collector’s Note
Klaus Feldt’s career represents the elite echelon of Schnellboot commanders, men whose daring raids earned them top decorations. His combination of the Ritterkreuz and Eichenlaub places him among the Kriegsmarine’s most successful fast-attack leaders. Signed items from Schnellboot officers are notably scarcer than those of U-boat commanders, making this a particularly desirable piece.
Klaus Feldt – Schnellboot “S-30” & 2. Schnellbootflottille (Eichenlaub)
€25,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Klaus Feldt. Korvettenkapitän Klaus Feldt (14 April 1912 – 7 September 2010) was a highly decorated Kriegsmarine Schnellboot commander during the Second World War. He earned distinction for his aggressive leadership in fast attack craft operations, particularly in the English Channel and North Sea, commanding both individual boats and flotillas.
Awards and Decorations
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Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes (Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross) – 13 June 1942 as Oberleutnant zur See and Kommandant of Schnellboot S-30.
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Eichenlaub (Oak Leaves to the Knight’s Cross) – 1 January 1944 as Korvettenkapitän and Chef of the 2. Schnellbootflottille, in recognition of his continued successes in offensive operations.
Career Highlights
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Fast Attack Craft Commander: Rose from boat commander (S-30) to flotilla leader, gaining a reputation for bold night attacks against Allied shipping and convoy routes.
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Channel & North Sea Operations: His leadership in high-risk torpedo boat missions contributed significantly to the Kriegsmarine’s ability to disrupt Allied supply lines.
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Highly Decorated: One of the few Schnellboot officers to be awarded both the Knight’s Cross and Oak Leaves, a testament to his sustained operational impact.
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Longevity: Survived the war and lived to the age of 98, making him one of the longest-lived Oak Leaves recipients of the Kriegsmarine.
Item Details
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Type: Postwar signed photograph.
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Size: Postcardsize.
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Condition: Good, clear autograph and preserved photo.
Collector’s Note
Klaus Feldt’s career represents the elite echelon of Schnellboot commanders, men whose daring raids earned them top decorations. His combination of the Ritterkreuz and Eichenlaub places him among the Kriegsmarine’s most successful fast-attack leaders. Signed items from Schnellboot officers are notably scarcer than those of U-boat commanders, making this a particularly desirable piece.
Klaus Feldt – Schnellboot “S-30” & 2. Schnellbootflottille (Eichenlaub)
€25,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Klaus Feldt. Korvettenkapitän Klaus Feldt (14 April 1912 – 7 September 2010) was a highly decorated Kriegsmarine Schnellboot commander during the Second World War. He earned distinction for his aggressive leadership in fast attack craft operations, particularly in the English Channel and North Sea, commanding both individual boats and flotillas.
Awards and Decorations
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Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes (Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross) – 13 June 1942 as Oberleutnant zur See and Kommandant of Schnellboot S-30.
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Eichenlaub (Oak Leaves to the Knight’s Cross) – 1 January 1944 as Korvettenkapitän and Chef of the 2. Schnellbootflottille, in recognition of his continued successes in offensive operations.
Career Highlights
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Fast Attack Craft Commander: Rose from boat commander (S-30) to flotilla leader, gaining a reputation for bold night attacks against Allied shipping and convoy routes.
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Channel & North Sea Operations: His leadership in high-risk torpedo boat missions contributed significantly to the Kriegsmarine’s ability to disrupt Allied supply lines.
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Highly Decorated: One of the few Schnellboot officers to be awarded both the Knight’s Cross and Oak Leaves, a testament to his sustained operational impact.
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Longevity: Survived the war and lived to the age of 98, making him one of the longest-lived Oak Leaves recipients of the Kriegsmarine.
Item Details
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Type: Postwar signed photograph.
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Size: Postcardsize.
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Condition: Good, clear autograph and preserved photo.
Collector’s Note
Klaus Feldt’s career represents the elite echelon of Schnellboot commanders, men whose daring raids earned them top decorations. His combination of the Ritterkreuz and Eichenlaub places him among the Kriegsmarine’s most successful fast-attack leaders. Signed items from Schnellboot officers are notably scarcer than those of U-boat commanders, making this a particularly desirable piece.
Konrad Fechner – Schlachtgeschwader 77
€20,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Konrad Fechner. Feldwebel Konrad Fechner (1 November 1918, Hofmeteln/Schwerin – 27 July 2013, Hahausen/Lower Saxony) was a highly decorated Luftwaffe ground-attack pilot, credited with flying over 726 combat missions during the Second World War. Serving primarily with Sturzkampfgeschwader 77 (StG 77) and later Schlachtgeschwader 77 (SG 77), Fechner flew both the Junkers Ju 87 Stuka and the Focke-Wulf Fw 190 in front-line service. His final mission took place on 8 May 1945, the very day of Germany’s capitulation.
Awards and Decorations
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Ehrenpokal der Luftwaffe (Honor Goblet of the Luftwaffe) – 7 December 1942 as Unteroffizier, Flugzeugführer in 6./StG 77.
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Deutsches Kreuz in Gold (German Cross in Gold) – 17 April 1943 as Unteroffizier, Flugzeugführer in 6./StG 77.
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Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes (Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross) – 4 May 1944 as Feldwebel, Flugzeugführer in 6./SG 77, awarded for completing approximately 700 ground-attack sorties in the brutal fighting on the Eastern Front.
Career Highlights
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Frontline Service: Flew 726 combat missions, primarily in the close-support role against Soviet armor, artillery, and troop concentrations.
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Aircraft: Began flying the Ju 87 Stuka dive bomber, later transitioning to the Fw 190 F-series ground-attack fighter-bomber.
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Decorated Veteran: Progressed from the Ehrenpokal and the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold to the Knight’s Cross, reflecting his consistent performance and courage in combat.
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End of the War: Carried out his last combat sortie on 8 May 1945, symbolically closing his wartime career on the final day of hostilities in Europe.
Collector’s Note
Konrad Fechner stands among the notable Luftwaffe Schlachtflieger (ground-attack pilots), men who flew dangerous low-level missions against heavily defended targets. His record of over 700 sorties places him within the elite circle of decorated front-line veterans whose awards trace the escalation of their service. For collectors, Fechner’s name represents both the tenacity of the Luftwaffe’s close-support units and the high-risk, relentless combat endured by Stuka and Fw 190 pilots on the Eastern Front.
Paul Feiertag – Divisions-Füsilier-Bataillon 96
€25,00Unteroffizier Paul Feiertag (20 August 1916 – 30 November 1999) was a decorated squad leader in the Wehrmacht during the Second World War. He earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on 30 September 1944 as Unteroffizier und Gruppenführer in the 3. Kompanie / Divisions-Füsilier-Bataillon 96 of the 96. Infanterie-Division.
Ritterkreuz Citation:
“… During the heavy fighting along the southern sector of the Eastern Front at the start of this year his Kompanie was halted by heavy enemy fire while in an unclear situation. Unteroffizier Feiertag went to try and make contact with the enemy along with a soldier from his squad. In the process he came into the vicinity of an enemy artillery piece and was able to get to within grenade-throwing distance unnoticed. He threw two hand grenades and utilized the ensuing chaos by eliminating the Soviet gun crew with his machine-pistol. He destroyed the gun itself with a hand grenade. The confusion amongst the enemy gave the Kompanie the chance to storm the enemy positions with a loud ‘Hurra’.
In the ensuing village battle Feiertag once again stood at the spearhead of his Kompanie despite having been shot through the hand and forearm, and he remained in this capacity until the day’s objective had been reached. By knocking out the enemy gun with a machine-pistol and hand grenades he secured his Kompanie’s victory thanks to his ruthless devotion and initiative. After his wound had healed Unteroffizier Feiertag returned to his unit in May of this year, and was once again wounded in July.”
Item Details:
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Format: Postwar photograph with original signature.
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Size: Postcard size.
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Signature: Clear postwar autograph of Ritterkreuzträger Paul Feiertag.
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Condition: Good; well-preserved example.
Collector’s Note:
Paul Feiertag’s Knight’s Cross exemplifies the frontline heroism of junior leaders in the German Army. His daring destruction of a Soviet artillery gun under fire, even after being wounded, highlights the kind of individual initiative often recognized with the Ritterkreuz. Signed items of NCO-level Knight’s Cross holders are considerably rarer than those of higher-ranking officers, making this piece a desirable addition for serious collectors of Eastern Front memorabilia.
Walter Fasel – Füsilier-Regiment 26 (30. Infanterie-Division)
€15,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Walter Fasel. Feldwebel Walter Fasel (7 June 1919 – 13 August 2013) was a decorated non-commissioned officer of the Wehrmacht during the Second World War. He earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on 31 August 1943 as Feldwebel und Zugführer of the 14. Kompanie / Füsilier-Regiment 26, part of the 30. Infanterie-Division.
Career Highlights:
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Served on the Eastern Front with the 30. Infanterie-Division, which fought in some of the toughest defensive battles of the war.
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As a platoon leader, Fasel distinguished himself during the fighting in 1943, showing exceptional leadership and bravery under extreme conditions.
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His award of the Knight’s Cross recognized his decisive role in holding critical positions against Soviet attacks.
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Survived the war and lived to the age of 94, passing away in 2013.
Item Details:
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Format: Postwar photograph with original signature.
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Size: Postcard size.
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Signature: Clear postwar autograph of Ritterkreuzträger Walter Fasel.
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Condition: Good; well-preserved signature and image.
Collector’s Note:
Walter Fasel represents the decorated frontline NCOs whose leadership often proved decisive in small-unit combat on the Eastern Front. His Knight’s Cross award as a platoon leader reflects both the ferocity of the fighting in 1943 and the importance of junior leaders in the Wehrmacht’s defensive operations. Autographs of such decorated Feldwebel-rank soldiers remain particularly attractive to collectors.
Walter Fasel – Füsilier-Regiment 26 (30. Infanterie-Division)
€15,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Walter Fasel. Feldwebel Walter Fasel (7 June 1919 – 13 August 2013) was a decorated non-commissioned officer of the Wehrmacht during the Second World War. He earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on 31 August 1943 as Feldwebel und Zugführer of the 14. Kompanie / Füsilier-Regiment 26, part of the 30. Infanterie-Division.
Career Highlights:
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Served on the Eastern Front with the 30. Infanterie-Division, which fought in some of the toughest defensive battles of the war.
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As a platoon leader, Fasel distinguished himself during the fighting in 1943, showing exceptional leadership and bravery under extreme conditions.
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His award of the Knight’s Cross recognized his decisive role in holding critical positions against Soviet attacks.
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Survived the war and lived to the age of 94, passing away in 2013.
Item Details:
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Format: Postwar photograph with original signature.
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Size: Postcard size.
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Signature: Clear postwar autograph of Ritterkreuzträger Walter Fasel.
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Condition: Good; well-preserved signature and image.
Collector’s Note:
Walter Fasel represents the decorated frontline NCOs whose leadership often proved decisive in small-unit combat on the Eastern Front. His Knight’s Cross award as a platoon leader reflects both the ferocity of the fighting in 1943 and the importance of junior leaders in the Wehrmacht’s defensive operations. Autographs of such decorated Feldwebel-rank soldiers remain particularly attractive to collectors.
Walter Fasel – Füsilier-Regiment 26 (30. Infanterie-Division)
€15,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Walter Fasel. Feldwebel Walter Fasel (7 June 1919 – 13 August 2013) was a decorated non-commissioned officer of the Wehrmacht during the Second World War. He earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on 31 August 1943 as Feldwebel und Zugführer of the 14. Kompanie / Füsilier-Regiment 26, part of the 30. Infanterie-Division.
Career Highlights:
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Served on the Eastern Front with the 30. Infanterie-Division, which fought in some of the toughest defensive battles of the war.
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As a platoon leader, Fasel distinguished himself during the fighting in 1943, showing exceptional leadership and bravery under extreme conditions.
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His award of the Knight’s Cross recognized his decisive role in holding critical positions against Soviet attacks.
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Survived the war and lived to the age of 94, passing away in 2013.
Item Details:
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Format: Postwar photograph with original signature.
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Size: Postcard size.
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Signature: Clear postwar autograph of Ritterkreuzträger Walter Fasel.
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Condition: Good; well-preserved signature and image.
Collector’s Note:
Walter Fasel represents the decorated frontline NCOs whose leadership often proved decisive in small-unit combat on the Eastern Front. His Knight’s Cross award as a platoon leader reflects both the ferocity of the fighting in 1943 and the importance of junior leaders in the Wehrmacht’s defensive operations. Autographs of such decorated Feldwebel-rank soldiers remain particularly attractive to collectors.
Walter Fasel – Füsilier-Regiment 26 (30. Infanterie-Division)
€15,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Walter Fasel. Feldwebel Walter Fasel (7 June 1919 – 13 August 2013) was a decorated non-commissioned officer of the Wehrmacht during the Second World War. He earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on 31 August 1943 as Feldwebel und Zugführer of the 14. Kompanie / Füsilier-Regiment 26, part of the 30. Infanterie-Division.
Career Highlights:
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Served on the Eastern Front with the 30. Infanterie-Division, which fought in some of the toughest defensive battles of the war.
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As a platoon leader, Fasel distinguished himself during the fighting in 1943, showing exceptional leadership and bravery under extreme conditions.
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His award of the Knight’s Cross recognized his decisive role in holding critical positions against Soviet attacks.
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Survived the war and lived to the age of 94, passing away in 2013.
Item Details:
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Format: Postwar photograph with original signature.
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Size: Postcard size.
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Signature: Clear postwar autograph of Ritterkreuzträger Walter Fasel.
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Condition: Good; well-preserved signature and image.
Collector’s Note:
Walter Fasel represents the decorated frontline NCOs whose leadership often proved decisive in small-unit combat on the Eastern Front. His Knight’s Cross award as a platoon leader reflects both the ferocity of the fighting in 1943 and the importance of junior leaders in the Wehrmacht’s defensive operations. Autographs of such decorated Feldwebel-rank soldiers remain particularly attractive to collectors.
Walter Fasel – Füsilier-Regiment 26 (30. Infanterie-Division)
€15,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Walter Fasel. Feldwebel Walter Fasel (7 June 1919 – 13 August 2013) was a decorated non-commissioned officer of the Wehrmacht during the Second World War. He earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on 31 August 1943 as Feldwebel und Zugführer of the 14. Kompanie / Füsilier-Regiment 26, part of the 30. Infanterie-Division.
Career Highlights:
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Served on the Eastern Front with the 30. Infanterie-Division, which fought in some of the toughest defensive battles of the war.
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As a platoon leader, Fasel distinguished himself during the fighting in 1943, showing exceptional leadership and bravery under extreme conditions.
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His award of the Knight’s Cross recognized his decisive role in holding critical positions against Soviet attacks.
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Survived the war and lived to the age of 94, passing away in 2013.
Item Details:
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Format: Postwar photograph with original signature.
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Size: Postcard size.
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Signature: Clear postwar autograph of Ritterkreuzträger Walter Fasel.
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Condition: Good; well-preserved signature and image.
Collector’s Note:
Walter Fasel represents the decorated frontline NCOs whose leadership often proved decisive in small-unit combat on the Eastern Front. His Knight’s Cross award as a platoon leader reflects both the ferocity of the fighting in 1943 and the importance of junior leaders in the Wehrmacht’s defensive operations. Autographs of such decorated Feldwebel-rank soldiers remain particularly attractive to collectors.
Walter Fasel – Füsilier-Regiment 26 (30. Infanterie-Division)
€15,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Walter Fasel. Feldwebel Walter Fasel (7 June 1919 – 13 August 2013) was a decorated non-commissioned officer of the Wehrmacht during the Second World War. He earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on 31 August 1943 as Feldwebel und Zugführer of the 14. Kompanie / Füsilier-Regiment 26, part of the 30. Infanterie-Division.
Career Highlights:
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Served on the Eastern Front with the 30. Infanterie-Division, which fought in some of the toughest defensive battles of the war.
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As a platoon leader, Fasel distinguished himself during the fighting in 1943, showing exceptional leadership and bravery under extreme conditions.
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His award of the Knight’s Cross recognized his decisive role in holding critical positions against Soviet attacks.
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Survived the war and lived to the age of 94, passing away in 2013.
Item Details:
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Format: Postwar photograph with original signature.
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Size: Postcard size.
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Signature: Clear postwar autograph of Ritterkreuzträger Walter Fasel.
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Condition: Good; well-preserved signature and image.
Collector’s Note:
Walter Fasel represents the decorated frontline NCOs whose leadership often proved decisive in small-unit combat on the Eastern Front. His Knight’s Cross award as a platoon leader reflects both the ferocity of the fighting in 1943 and the importance of junior leaders in the Wehrmacht’s defensive operations. Autographs of such decorated Feldwebel-rank soldiers remain particularly attractive to collectors.
Walter Fasel – Füsilier-Regiment 26 (30. Infanterie-Division)
€15,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Walter Fasel. Feldwebel Walter Fasel (7 June 1919 – 13 August 2013) was a decorated non-commissioned officer of the Wehrmacht during the Second World War. He earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on 31 August 1943 as Feldwebel und Zugführer of the 14. Kompanie / Füsilier-Regiment 26, part of the 30. Infanterie-Division.
Career Highlights:
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Served on the Eastern Front with the 30. Infanterie-Division, which fought in some of the toughest defensive battles of the war.
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As a platoon leader, Fasel distinguished himself during the fighting in 1943, showing exceptional leadership and bravery under extreme conditions.
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His award of the Knight’s Cross recognized his decisive role in holding critical positions against Soviet attacks.
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Survived the war and lived to the age of 94, passing away in 2013.
Item Details:
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Format: Postwar photograph with original signature.
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Size: Postcard size.
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Signature: Clear postwar autograph of Ritterkreuzträger Walter Fasel.
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Condition: Good; well-preserved signature and image.
Collector’s Note:
Walter Fasel represents the decorated frontline NCOs whose leadership often proved decisive in small-unit combat on the Eastern Front. His Knight’s Cross award as a platoon leader reflects both the ferocity of the fighting in 1943 and the importance of junior leaders in the Wehrmacht’s defensive operations. Autographs of such decorated Feldwebel-rank soldiers remain particularly attractive to collectors.
Walter Fasel – Füsilier-Regiment 26 (30. Infanterie-Division)
€15,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Walter Fasel. Feldwebel Walter Fasel (7 June 1919 – 13 August 2013) was a decorated non-commissioned officer of the Wehrmacht during the Second World War. He earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on 31 August 1943 as Feldwebel und Zugführer of the 14. Kompanie / Füsilier-Regiment 26, part of the 30. Infanterie-Division.
Career Highlights:
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Served on the Eastern Front with the 30. Infanterie-Division, which fought in some of the toughest defensive battles of the war.
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As a platoon leader, Fasel distinguished himself during the fighting in 1943, showing exceptional leadership and bravery under extreme conditions.
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His award of the Knight’s Cross recognized his decisive role in holding critical positions against Soviet attacks.
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Survived the war and lived to the age of 94, passing away in 2013.
Item Details:
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Format: Postwar photograph with original signature.
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Size: Postcard size.
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Signature: Clear postwar autograph of Ritterkreuzträger Walter Fasel.
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Condition: Good; well-preserved signature and image.
Collector’s Note:
Walter Fasel represents the decorated frontline NCOs whose leadership often proved decisive in small-unit combat on the Eastern Front. His Knight’s Cross award as a platoon leader reflects both the ferocity of the fighting in 1943 and the importance of junior leaders in the Wehrmacht’s defensive operations. Autographs of such decorated Feldwebel-rank soldiers remain particularly attractive to collectors.
Johannes Eikmeier – Reiter-Regiment 32 (3. Kavallerie-Brigade)
€15,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Johannes “Hans” Eikmeier. Major Johannes “Hans” Eikmeier (3 December 1918 – 5 September 2012) was a decorated officer of the Wehrmacht during the Second World War who rose to the rank of Major.
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Deutsches Kreuz in Gold – 25 January 1943, as Oberleutnant in Aufklärungs-Abteilung 120.
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Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes – 30 September 1944, as Rittmeister und Führer of II./ Reiter-Regiment 32, 3. Kavallerie-Brigade.
Career Highlights:
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Served as a reconnaissance officer and later cavalry commander during the Eastern Front campaigns.
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Distinguished himself in reconnaissance and combat operations with Aufklärungs-Abteilung 120, earning the German Cross in Gold in early 1943.
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Awarded the Knight’s Cross in late 1944 for his leadership and bravery commanding II./ Reiter-Regiment 32 during the heavy fighting on the Eastern Front.
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Survived the war and lived a long postwar life, passing away in 2012 at the age of 93.
Item Details:
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Format: Postwar photocopy with original signature.
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Size: Postcard size.
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Signature: Authentic postwar autograph of Johannes “Hans” Eikmeier.
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Condition: Good; clear and well-preserved signature on photocopy photo.
Collector’s Note:
Although signed on a photocopy rather than an original wartime photograph, this piece remains a desirable signature of a Ritterkreuzträger who served in both reconnaissance and cavalry formations. Eikmeier’s long life makes his autograph obtainable, yet his dual awards — Deutsches Kreuz in Gold and Ritterkreuz — ensure continued collector interest.
Johannes Eikmeier – Reiter-Regiment 32 (3. Kavallerie-Brigade)
€15,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Johannes “Hans” Eikmeier. Major Johannes “Hans” Eikmeier (3 December 1918 – 5 September 2012) was a decorated officer of the Wehrmacht during the Second World War who rose to the rank of Major.
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Deutsches Kreuz in Gold – 25 January 1943, as Oberleutnant in Aufklärungs-Abteilung 120.
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Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes – 30 September 1944, as Rittmeister und Führer of II./ Reiter-Regiment 32, 3. Kavallerie-Brigade.
Career Highlights:
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Served as a reconnaissance officer and later cavalry commander during the Eastern Front campaigns.
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Distinguished himself in reconnaissance and combat operations with Aufklärungs-Abteilung 120, earning the German Cross in Gold in early 1943.
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Awarded the Knight’s Cross in late 1944 for his leadership and bravery commanding II./ Reiter-Regiment 32 during the heavy fighting on the Eastern Front.
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Survived the war and lived a long postwar life, passing away in 2012 at the age of 93.
Item Details:
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Format: Postwar photocopy with original signature.
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Size: Postcard size.
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Signature: Authentic postwar autograph of Johannes “Hans” Eikmeier.
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Condition: Good; clear and well-preserved signature on photocopy photo.
Collector’s Note:
Although signed on a photocopy rather than an original wartime photograph, this piece remains a desirable signature of a Ritterkreuzträger who served in both reconnaissance and cavalry formations. Eikmeier’s long life makes his autograph obtainable, yet his dual awards — Deutsches Kreuz in Gold and Ritterkreuz — ensure continued collector interest.
Alfred Eick – Kommandant of “U-510”
€30,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Alfred Eick. Kapitänleutnant Alfred Eick (9 March 1916 – 12 April 2015) was a decorated U-boat commander in the Kriegsmarine during the Second World War.
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Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes – 31 March 1944, as Oberleutnant zur See und Kommandant of U-510.
Career Highlights:
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U-Boat Service: Took command of U-510, a Type IXC/40 long-range submarine, in 1943.
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Successful Patrols: Conducted multiple extended patrols in the Atlantic and Indian Oceans, sinking and damaging a number of Allied merchant vessels.
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Knight’s Cross: Awarded for his leadership and successes at sea, particularly for his aggressive operations during 1943–44.
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Postwar Life: Survived the conflict and went on to live until 2015, making him one of the last surviving Ritterkreuz U-boat commanders.
Item Details:
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Format: Postwar photograph, postcard size.
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Signature: Clear, authentic postwar autograph of Alfred Eick.
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Condition: Very good; crisp image with well-preserved signature.
Collector’s Note:
Alfred Eick’s career with U-510 places him among the recognized commanders of Germany’s U-boat arm. Surviving into the 21st century, his signature is both scarce and desirable, especially tied to his Knight’s Cross award as a U-boat commander.
Alfred Eick – Kommandant of “U-510”
€30,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Alfred Eick. Kapitänleutnant Alfred Eick (9 March 1916 – 12 April 2015) was a decorated U-boat commander in the Kriegsmarine during the Second World War.
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Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes – 31 March 1944, as Oberleutnant zur See und Kommandant of U-510.
Career Highlights:
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U-Boat Service: Took command of U-510, a Type IXC/40 long-range submarine, in 1943.
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Successful Patrols: Conducted multiple extended patrols in the Atlantic and Indian Oceans, sinking and damaging a number of Allied merchant vessels.
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Knight’s Cross: Awarded for his leadership and successes at sea, particularly for his aggressive operations during 1943–44.
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Postwar Life: Survived the conflict and went on to live until 2015, making him one of the last surviving Ritterkreuz U-boat commanders.
Item Details:
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Format: Postwar photograph, postcard size.
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Signature: Clear, authentic postwar autograph of Alfred Eick.
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Condition: Very good; crisp image with well-preserved signature.
Collector’s Note:
Alfred Eick’s career with U-510 places him among the recognized commanders of Germany’s U-boat arm. Surviving into the 21st century, his signature is both scarce and desirable, especially tied to his Knight’s Cross award as a U-boat commander.
Alfred Eick – Kommandant of “U-510”
€30,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Alfred Eick. Kapitänleutnant Alfred Eick (9 March 1916 – 12 April 2015) was a decorated U-boat commander in the Kriegsmarine during the Second World War.
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Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes – 31 March 1944, as Oberleutnant zur See und Kommandant of U-510.
Career Highlights:
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U-Boat Service: Took command of U-510, a Type IXC/40 long-range submarine, in 1943.
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Successful Patrols: Conducted multiple extended patrols in the Atlantic and Indian Oceans, sinking and damaging a number of Allied merchant vessels.
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Knight’s Cross: Awarded for his leadership and successes at sea, particularly for his aggressive operations during 1943–44.
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Postwar Life: Survived the conflict and went on to live until 2015, making him one of the last surviving Ritterkreuz U-boat commanders.
Item Details:
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Format: Postwar photograph, postcard size.
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Signature: Clear, authentic postwar autograph of Alfred Eick.
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Condition: Very good; crisp image with well-preserved signature.
Collector’s Note:
Alfred Eick’s career with U-510 places him among the recognized commanders of Germany’s U-boat arm. Surviving into the 21st century, his signature is both scarce and desirable, especially tied to his Knight’s Cross award as a U-boat commander.
Alfred Eick – Kommandant of “U-510”
€30,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Alfred Eick. Kapitänleutnant Alfred Eick (9 March 1916 – 12 April 2015) was a decorated U-boat commander in the Kriegsmarine during the Second World War.
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Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes – 31 March 1944, as Oberleutnant zur See und Kommandant of U-510.
Career Highlights:
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U-Boat Service: Took command of U-510, a Type IXC/40 long-range submarine, in 1943.
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Successful Patrols: Conducted multiple extended patrols in the Atlantic and Indian Oceans, sinking and damaging a number of Allied merchant vessels.
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Knight’s Cross: Awarded for his leadership and successes at sea, particularly for his aggressive operations during 1943–44.
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Postwar Life: Survived the conflict and went on to live until 2015, making him one of the last surviving Ritterkreuz U-boat commanders.
Item Details:
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Format: Postwar photograph, postcard size.
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Signature: Clear, authentic postwar autograph of Alfred Eick.
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Condition: Very good; crisp image with well-preserved signature.
Collector’s Note:
Alfred Eick’s career with U-510 places him among the recognized commanders of Germany’s U-boat arm. Surviving into the 21st century, his signature is both scarce and desirable, especially tied to his Knight’s Cross award as a U-boat commander.
Alfred Eick – Kommandant of “U-510”
€30,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Alfred Eick. Kapitänleutnant Alfred Eick (9 March 1916 – 12 April 2015) was a decorated U-boat commander in the Kriegsmarine during the Second World War.
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Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes – 31 March 1944, as Oberleutnant zur See und Kommandant of U-510.
Career Highlights:
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U-Boat Service: Took command of U-510, a Type IXC/40 long-range submarine, in 1943.
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Successful Patrols: Conducted multiple extended patrols in the Atlantic and Indian Oceans, sinking and damaging a number of Allied merchant vessels.
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Knight’s Cross: Awarded for his leadership and successes at sea, particularly for his aggressive operations during 1943–44.
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Postwar Life: Survived the conflict and went on to live until 2015, making him one of the last surviving Ritterkreuz U-boat commanders.
Item Details:
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Format: Postwar photograph, postcard size.
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Signature: Clear, authentic postwar autograph of Alfred Eick.
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Condition: Very good; crisp image with well-preserved signature.
Collector’s Note:
Alfred Eick’s career with U-510 places him among the recognized commanders of Germany’s U-boat arm. Surviving into the 21st century, his signature is both scarce and desirable, especially tied to his Knight’s Cross award as a U-boat commander.
Alfred Eick – Kommandant of “U-510”
€30,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Alfred Eick. Kapitänleutnant Alfred Eick (9 March 1916 – 12 April 2015) was a decorated U-boat commander in the Kriegsmarine during the Second World War.
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Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes – 31 March 1944, as Oberleutnant zur See und Kommandant of U-510.
Career Highlights:
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U-Boat Service: Took command of U-510, a Type IXC/40 long-range submarine, in 1943.
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Successful Patrols: Conducted multiple extended patrols in the Atlantic and Indian Oceans, sinking and damaging a number of Allied merchant vessels.
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Knight’s Cross: Awarded for his leadership and successes at sea, particularly for his aggressive operations during 1943–44.
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Postwar Life: Survived the conflict and went on to live until 2015, making him one of the last surviving Ritterkreuz U-boat commanders.
Item Details:
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Format: Postwar photograph, postcard size.
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Signature: Clear, authentic postwar autograph of Alfred Eick.
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Condition: Very good; crisp image with well-preserved signature.
Collector’s Note:
Alfred Eick’s career with U-510 places him among the recognized commanders of Germany’s U-boat arm. Surviving into the 21st century, his signature is both scarce and desirable, especially tied to his Knight’s Cross award as a U-boat commander.
Alfred Eick – Kommandant of “U-510”
€30,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Alfred Eick. Kapitänleutnant Alfred Eick (9 March 1916 – 12 April 2015) was a decorated U-boat commander in the Kriegsmarine during the Second World War.
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Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes – 31 March 1944, as Oberleutnant zur See und Kommandant of U-510.
Career Highlights:
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U-Boat Service: Took command of U-510, a Type IXC/40 long-range submarine, in 1943.
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Successful Patrols: Conducted multiple extended patrols in the Atlantic and Indian Oceans, sinking and damaging a number of Allied merchant vessels.
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Knight’s Cross: Awarded for his leadership and successes at sea, particularly for his aggressive operations during 1943–44.
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Postwar Life: Survived the conflict and went on to live until 2015, making him one of the last surviving Ritterkreuz U-boat commanders.
Item Details:
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Format: Postwar photograph, postcard size.
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Signature: Clear, authentic postwar autograph of Alfred Eick.
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Condition: Very good; crisp image with well-preserved signature.
Collector’s Note:
Alfred Eick’s career with U-510 places him among the recognized commanders of Germany’s U-boat arm. Surviving into the 21st century, his signature is both scarce and desirable, especially tied to his Knight’s Cross award as a U-boat commander.
Alfred Eick – Kommandant of “U-510”
€30,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Alfred Eick. Kapitänleutnant Alfred Eick (9 March 1916 – 12 April 2015) was a decorated U-boat commander in the Kriegsmarine during the Second World War.
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Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes – 31 March 1944, as Oberleutnant zur See und Kommandant of U-510.
Career Highlights:
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U-Boat Service: Took command of U-510, a Type IXC/40 long-range submarine, in 1943.
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Successful Patrols: Conducted multiple extended patrols in the Atlantic and Indian Oceans, sinking and damaging a number of Allied merchant vessels.
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Knight’s Cross: Awarded for his leadership and successes at sea, particularly for his aggressive operations during 1943–44.
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Postwar Life: Survived the conflict and went on to live until 2015, making him one of the last surviving Ritterkreuz U-boat commanders.
Item Details:
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Format: Postwar photograph, postcard size.
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Signature: Clear, authentic postwar autograph of Alfred Eick.
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Condition: Very good; crisp image with well-preserved signature.
Collector’s Note:
Alfred Eick’s career with U-510 places him among the recognized commanders of Germany’s U-boat arm. Surviving into the 21st century, his signature is both scarce and desirable, especially tied to his Knight’s Cross award as a U-boat commander.
Alfred Eick – Kommandant of “U-510”
€30,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Alfred Eick. Kapitänleutnant Alfred Eick (9 March 1916 – 12 April 2015) was a decorated U-boat commander in the Kriegsmarine during the Second World War.
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Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes – 31 March 1944, as Oberleutnant zur See und Kommandant of U-510.
Career Highlights:
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U-Boat Service: Took command of U-510, a Type IXC/40 long-range submarine, in 1943.
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Successful Patrols: Conducted multiple extended patrols in the Atlantic and Indian Oceans, sinking and damaging a number of Allied merchant vessels.
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Knight’s Cross: Awarded for his leadership and successes at sea, particularly for his aggressive operations during 1943–44.
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Postwar Life: Survived the conflict and went on to live until 2015, making him one of the last surviving Ritterkreuz U-boat commanders.
Item Details:
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Format: Postwar photograph, postcard size.
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Signature: Clear, authentic postwar autograph of Alfred Eick.
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Condition: Very good; crisp image with well-preserved signature.
Collector’s Note:
Alfred Eick’s career with U-510 places him among the recognized commanders of Germany’s U-boat arm. Surviving into the 21st century, his signature is both scarce and desirable, especially tied to his Knight’s Cross award as a U-boat commander.
Alfred Eick – Kommandant of “U-510”
€30,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Alfred Eick. Kapitänleutnant Alfred Eick (9 March 1916 – 12 April 2015) was a decorated U-boat commander in the Kriegsmarine during the Second World War.
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Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes – 31 March 1944, as Oberleutnant zur See und Kommandant of U-510.
Career Highlights:
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U-Boat Service: Took command of U-510, a Type IXC/40 long-range submarine, in 1943.
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Successful Patrols: Conducted multiple extended patrols in the Atlantic and Indian Oceans, sinking and damaging a number of Allied merchant vessels.
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Knight’s Cross: Awarded for his leadership and successes at sea, particularly for his aggressive operations during 1943–44.
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Postwar Life: Survived the conflict and went on to live until 2015, making him one of the last surviving Ritterkreuz U-boat commanders.
Item Details:
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Format: Postwar photograph, postcard size.
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Signature: Clear, authentic postwar autograph of Alfred Eick.
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Condition: Very good; crisp image with well-preserved signature.
Collector’s Note:
Alfred Eick’s career with U-510 places him among the recognized commanders of Germany’s U-boat arm. Surviving into the 21st century, his signature is both scarce and desirable, especially tied to his Knight’s Cross award as a U-boat commander.
Alfred Eick – Kommandant of “U-510”
€30,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Alfred Eick. Kapitänleutnant Alfred Eick (9 March 1916 – 12 April 2015) was a decorated U-boat commander in the Kriegsmarine during the Second World War.
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Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes – 31 March 1944, as Oberleutnant zur See und Kommandant of U-510.
Career Highlights:
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U-Boat Service: Took command of U-510, a Type IXC/40 long-range submarine, in 1943.
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Successful Patrols: Conducted multiple extended patrols in the Atlantic and Indian Oceans, sinking and damaging a number of Allied merchant vessels.
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Knight’s Cross: Awarded for his leadership and successes at sea, particularly for his aggressive operations during 1943–44.
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Postwar Life: Survived the conflict and went on to live until 2015, making him one of the last surviving Ritterkreuz U-boat commanders.
Item Details:
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Format: Postwar photograph, postcard size.
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Signature: Clear, authentic postwar autograph of Alfred Eick.
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Condition: Very good; crisp image with well-preserved signature.
Collector’s Note:
Alfred Eick’s career with U-510 places him among the recognized commanders of Germany’s U-boat arm. Surviving into the 21st century, his signature is both scarce and desirable, especially tied to his Knight’s Cross award as a U-boat commander.
Werner Ebeling – Grenadier-Regiment 154 & 220 (Eichenlaub)
€20,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Werner Ebeling. Oberst Werner Ebeling (11 November 1907 † 16 December 2001) was a German Army officer who rose to the rank of Oberst during the Second World War. A highly decorated front-line commander of the 58. Infanterie-Division, he received the Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves for his leadership in some of the fiercest battles on the Eastern Front.
Awards and Decorations:
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German Cross in Gold (Deutsches Kreuz in Gold) – 11 March 1943, as Oberleutnant with Grenadier-Regiment 220.
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Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross (Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes) – 9 April 1944, as Major and Kommandeur of II./Grenadier-Regiment 220, 58. Infanterie-Division.
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Oak Leaves to the Knight’s Cross (Ritterkreuz mit Eichenlaub, 799th award) – 5 March 1945, as Oberstleutnant and Kommandeur of Grenadier-Regiment 154, 58. Infanterie-Division.
Career Highlights:
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Served throughout the war in infantry leadership roles, primarily with the 58. Infanterie-Division.
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Earned the German Cross in Gold in 1943 for his distinguished service in combat as a company-grade officer.
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Awarded the Knight’s Cross in April 1944 for outstanding leadership of his battalion during hard-fought engagements on the Eastern Front.
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Received the Oak Leaves in March 1945 as a regimental commander, recognized for his division’s stubborn resistance during the late-war battles against overwhelming Soviet forces.
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Survived the war and lived until 2001, reaching the age of 94.
Item Details:
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Authentic postwar signature of Oberst Werner Ebeling.
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Signed on a postwar photograph.
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Condition: Excellent, with a clear and bold autograph.
Collector’s Note:
Ebeling’s combination of the German Cross in Gold, Knight’s Cross, and Oak Leaves makes his autograph especially attractive for Eastern Front collectors. His long career within the 58. Infanterie-Division gives his grouping of awards and service a strong cohesion and significance.
Paul Egger – schwere SS-Panzer-Abteilung 502
€45,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Paul Egger. SS-Obersturmführer Paul Egger (26 November 1916 – 12 July 2007) was a decorated Waffen-SS panzer officer and late-war tank ace credited with 113 confirmed tank kills.
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Deutsches Kreuz in Gold – 30 December 1944, as Zugführer in schwere SS-Panzer-Abteilung 502.
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Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes – 28 April 1945, as SS-Obersturmführer und Kompaniechef of 1./schwere SS-Panzer-Abteilung 502.
Career Highlights:
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Early Service: Joined the Waffen-SS in 1941, assigned to SS-Panzer-Regiment 2 “Das Reich” as a tank commander.
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Normandy Battles: Fought with schwere SS-Panzer-Abteilung 102 during the Battle of Normandy, where the unit was almost completely destroyed.
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Eastern Front Actions: Reformed as schwere SS-Panzer-Abteilung 502, Egger took part in the brutal defensive battles around Stettin in 1945.
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Tank Ace: Credited with 113 destroyed enemy tanks, making him one of the more successful SS panzer commanders of the late war period.
Item Details:
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Format: Postwar photograph, postcard size.
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Signature: Authentic postwar autograph of SS-Obersturmführer Paul Egger.
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Condition: Very good, clean and well-preserved.
Collector’s Note:
Paul Egger’s significance lies in his service with both Das Reich and the schwere SS-Panzer-Abteilungen, two of the most well-known Waffen-SS armored units. His high kill record and late-war Knight’s Cross award make his autograph particularly sought after. This example represents a scarce and desirable set for collectors of panzer aces and Waffen-SS memorabilia.
Hermann Eckardt – Panzer-Abteilung 8
€20,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Hermann Eckardt. Feldwebel Hermann Eckardt (04 October 1920 – 16 September 2010) was a highly decorated German Army NCO who distinguished himself as a front-line panzer and anti-tank commander during the final years of the Second World War.
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Deutsches Kreuz in Gold – 12 September 1944, as member of 1./Panzer-Abteilung 8.
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Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes – 28 March 1945, as Feldwebel und Zugführer of 1./Panzerjäger-Abteilung 8, 20. Panzergrenadier-Division.
Background:
Eckardt fought throughout the later campaigns on the Eastern Front. His award of the Knight’s Cross came in recognition of his outstanding leadership and personal bravery as Zugführer, where he directed numerous successful anti-tank actions against overwhelming Soviet forces during the desperate defensive battles of early 1945.
Item Details:
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Format: Postwar photograph, postcard size.
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Signature: Clear original postwar autograph of Feldwebel Hermann Eckardt.
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Condition: Very good, well-preserved.
Collector’s Note:
Eckardt belongs to the relatively small group of late-war NCO Knight’s Cross holders from Panzerjäger units, making his signature particularly scarce and desirable for collectors of Panzer and Eastern Front memorabilia.
Hermann Eckardt – Panzer-Abteilung 8
€20,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Hermann Eckardt. Feldwebel Hermann Eckardt (04 October 1920 – 16 September 2010) was a highly decorated German Army NCO who distinguished himself as a front-line panzer and anti-tank commander during the final years of the Second World War.
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Deutsches Kreuz in Gold – 12 September 1944, as member of 1./Panzer-Abteilung 8.
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Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes – 28 March 1945, as Feldwebel und Zugführer of 1./Panzerjäger-Abteilung 8, 20. Panzergrenadier-Division.
Background:
Eckardt fought throughout the later campaigns on the Eastern Front. His award of the Knight’s Cross came in recognition of his outstanding leadership and personal bravery as Zugführer, where he directed numerous successful anti-tank actions against overwhelming Soviet forces during the desperate defensive battles of early 1945.
Item Details:
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Format: Postwar photograph, postcard size.
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Signature: Clear original postwar autograph of Feldwebel Hermann Eckardt.
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Condition: Very good, well-preserved.
Collector’s Note:
Eckardt belongs to the relatively small group of late-war NCO Knight’s Cross holders from Panzerjäger units, making his signature particularly scarce and desirable for collectors of Panzer and Eastern Front memorabilia.
Soldbuch & Award Doc: Panzer-Regiment 3 (Normandy!)
€0,01Original Soldbuch and Award Document – Obergefreiter Max Pemmer (3./Panzer-Regiment 3, 2. Panzer-Division)
A historically significant grouping consisting of the Soldbuch (with photograph, denazified) and the award document for the Kriegsverdienstkreuz 2. Klasse mit Schwertern, issued to Obergefreiter Max Pemmer, who served with the 3. Kompanie / Panzer-Regiment 3 of the elite 2. Panzer-Division during the Battle of Normandy.
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Award: Kriegsverdienstkreuz 2. Klasse mit Schwertern (War Merit Cross 2nd Class with Swords), awarded 1 September 1944, signed at the divisional level.
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Unit Service: Panzer-Regiment 3, one of the division’s armored spearheads, equipped with Panther tanks during the Normandy campaign.
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Historical Note: Pemmer is notably mentioned in the memoirs of a Panther crewmember from 3./Panzer-Regiment 3, who recalls seeing him after the Falaise Pocket in a field hospital, identifying him as the Sprittfahrer (fuel driver).
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Documents:
– Complete Soldbuch with photograph (denazified).
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Condition: Both Soldbuch and Urkunde show clear signs of frontline wear, with water damage, creases, and tears, adding to their authenticity and “been there” look.
Background – 2. Panzer-Division in Normandy
The 2. Panzer-Division was deployed to France in 1944 as part of the German armored reserve. It was heavily engaged following the Allied landings in June, taking part in the Mortain counterattack (Operation Lüttich) in August, where German forces attempted to cut off the U.S. advance. After failing to break through, the division became trapped in the Falaise Pocket, where it suffered devastating losses. Survivors like Pemmer managed to escape westward, often through desperate rearguard actions, and regrouped in Germany later in 1944.
Collector’s Note:
A rare and researchable grouping directly tied to the 2. Panzer-Division’s combat in Normandy, including mention in veteran memoirs that confirm Pemmer’s frontline role. Groupings to named soldiers who survived the destruction of the Falaise Pocket are particularly desirable.
TOP Normandy Award Doc Set – Feldwebel in Panzergrenadier-Regiment 304 (!)
€0,01A rare and complete grouping of frontline award documents to Feldwebel Wilhelm Fahrmann, who served in the 3rd Company of Panzer-Grenadier-Regiment 304 (2. Panzer-Division) during the Normandy campaign, 1944.
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Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse (Iron Cross 2nd Class) – Awarded 14 September 1944, signed by Oberst von Nostitz-Wallwitz.
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Nahkampfspange I. Stufe (Close Combat Clasp in Bronze – 15 days) – Awarded 18 September 1944, signed by Major Bernhard von Schklepp.
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Panzerkampfabzeichen in Bronze (Panzer Assault Badge in Bronze) – Awarded 18 September 1944, also signed by Major Bernhard von Schklepp.
Historical Context:
The 2. Panzer-Division was heavily engaged in the bitter fighting in Normandy following the Allied landings in June 1944, suffering severe losses during the retreat through France. The dates of these awards — September 1944 — coincide with the desperate defensive battles fought during the withdrawal across France toward the German frontier. The awards were earned for actions during the Normandy fighting period.
Receiving both the Close Combat Clasp (15 days) and the Panzer Assault Badge in such a short timeframe highlights Feldwebel Fahrmann’s direct involvement in some of the most intense fighting, as well as his personal frontline leadership.
Significance:
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Rare combination of three frontline awards, all documented and awarded within four days.
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Signed by notable officers, including Oberst von Nostitz-Wallwitz, a divisional commander.
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Strong Normandy connection,
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Excellent centerpiece for any 2. Panzer-Division, Normandy campaign, or combat awards collection.
Leni Riefenstahl – “Triumph of the Will”
€70,00A scarce original postwar signed photograph of Leni Riefenstahl (22 August 1902 – 8 September 2003), the German filmmaker, actress, and photographer. Postcard size. Condition as seen.
Biographical Note:
Riefenstahl is best known for directing Triumph des Willens (Triumph of the Will, 1935), the infamous propaganda film glorifying Adolf Hitler and the Nazi Party. Though her association with the Third Reich permanently tainted her legacy, her technical innovations in documentary filmmaking, camera movement, and visual composition were highly influential in the evolution of cinema.
Collector’s Note:
Authentic postwar signatures of Riefenstahl remain sought after due to her controversial role in film history and her undeniable impact on cinematography.
Verwundetenabzeichen Schwarz Award Doc: Infanterie-Regiment 257 (83. Infanterie-Division)
€50,00An authentic wartime award document issued to Gefreiter Reuter, serving with the 12. Kompanie, Infanterie-Regiment 257 of the 83. Infanterie-Division.
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Award: Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz (Wound Badge in Black)
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Date of Wound: 29 January 1942
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Unit: 12./Infanterie-Regiment 257, 83. Infanterie-Division
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Condition: Folded in the past, otherwise well-preserved, as seen
Historical Context
The 83. Infanterie-Division was raised in December 1939 and initially deployed in the Western Campaign of 1940 before being transferred to the Eastern Front in 1941. During the harsh winter fighting of 1941/42, the division held positions under constant Soviet pressure, where heavy casualties were sustained.
Gefreiter Reuter’s wounding on 29 January 1942 places him at the height of these brutal battles, where frostbite, artillery barrages, and infantry assaults took a devastating toll on German divisions.
The Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz was awarded for the first wound sustained in combat, marking Reuter’s sacrifice in one of the most grueling phases of the war.
Collector’s Note
A historically significant award document, directly tied to the 83. Infanterie-Division’s winter campaign on the Eastern Front. Its specific dating and unit assignment give it strong research and collector potential.
Sturmabzeichen Award Doc: Pionier-Kompanie 714 (714. Infanterie-Division)
€75,00An authentic wartime award document issued to Gefreiter Karcher, who served with Pionierkompanie 714 of the 714. Infanterie-Division (later re-designated as the 114. Jäger-Division).
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Award: Allgemeines Sturmabzeichen (General Assault Badge)
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Reason: For active participation in 3 infantry assaults
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Signed by: Generalmajor Friedrich Stahl (Divisional Commander)
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Condition: Document was folded in the past; overall condition as seen
Historical Context
The 714. Infanterie-Division was formed in 1941 and deployed primarily in the Balkans, where it took part in anti-partisan operations. In 1943, it was reorganized and renamed the 114. Jäger-Division, continuing service in Italy.
The Allgemeines Sturmabzeichen was instituted in 1940 and awarded to soldiers who participated in three or more infantry assaults, counter-attacks, or close combat actions, often highlighting the courage and frontline involvement of support troops such as pioneers.
Collector’s Note
A desirable and well-documented award paper, featuring the scarce divisional connection to both the Balkans campaign and the later Italian front. The signature of Generalmajor Friedrich Stahl further enhances the historical and collector’s value.
Eduard Dietl – 3.Geb.Div., Gebirgs-Korps Norwegen & 20. Gebirgsarmee (Schwertern) (Wartime Signed)
€155,00Original Wartime Signature on a Postcard of Generaloberst Eduard Dietl (21 July 1890 † 23 June 1944) was one of the most renowned commanders of the German mountain troops (Gebirgstruppe) during the Second World War. Rising from Generalleutnant to Generaloberst, he led German forces in Norway and later commanded the 20. Gebirgsarmee in the far north. He was among the earliest recipients of the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes and one of the very few to be awarded the Eichenlaub and Schwertern.
Awards and Decorations
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Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross – 9 May 1940, as Generalleutnant und Kommandeur of 3. Gebirgs-Division.
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Oak Leaves (Eichenlaub) – 19 July 1940, as Generalleutnant und Kommandierender General of Gebirgs-Korps Norwegen.
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Swords (Schwertern) – 1 July 1944, as Generaloberst und Oberbefehlshaber of 20. Gebirgsarmee.
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Additional awards: Iron Cross (1914) 1st and 2nd Class, Clasp to the Iron Cross (1939), and numerous foreign and campaign decorations.
Item Details
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Original wartime signature of Generaloberst Eduard Dietl.
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Signed on a wartime postcard.
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Condition: As seen – period ink signature, postcard stock consistent with the era.
Death
On 23 June 1944, the Ju 52 transport aircraft carrying Dietl crashed near Rettenegg, Styria, killing him along with General der Infanterie Thomas-Emil von Wickede, General der Gebirgstruppe Karl Eglseer, Generalleutnant Franz Rossi, and three others. There were no survivors.
Collector’s Note
Eduard Dietl remains one of the most iconic figures of the Gebirgstruppe and among the most decorated German commanders of WWII. His status as a Ritterkreuz mit Eichenlaub und Schwertern recipient, combined with his high command role and tragic death in 1944, makes his original wartime autograph a highly desirable and rare collectible.
Theodor Scherer – 281. Sicherungs-Division (Eichenlaub) (Wartime Signed)
€150,00Original Wartime Signature on a Postcard of Generalleutnant Theodor Scherer (17 July 1889 † 11 May 1951) was a German Army officer best known for his leadership during the Demyansk Pocket battles in 1942. As commander of the 281. Sicherungs-Division, Scherer’s determined defense against Soviet forces earned him both the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes and later the Eichenlaub to the Knight’s Cross.
Awards and Decorations
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Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross – 20 February 1942, as Generalmajor und Kommandeur of 281. Sicherungs-Division.
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Oak Leaves (Eichenlaub) – 5 August 1942, as Generalleutnant und Kommandeur of 281. Sicherungs-Division.
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Iron Cross (1914) 1st and 2nd Class.
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Clasp to the Iron Cross (1939) 1st and 2nd Class.
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Additional Wehrmacht and long service awards.
Item Details
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Original wartime signature of Generalleutnant Theodor Scherer.
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Signed on a wartime postcard.
Collector’s Note
Theodor Scherer is remembered as the “Hero of Demyansk” for his role in the encirclement battles on the Eastern Front. His autograph is scarce and highly collectible, particularly on wartime material, as he received both the Knight’s Cross and Oak Leaves within the same year of heavy combat.
Hugo Primozic – Sturmgeschütz-Abteilung 667 (Eichenlaub) (Wartime Signature)
€100,00Original Wartime Signature on a Wartime Postcard of Hugo Primozic. Oberleutnant Hugo Primozic (16 February 1914 – 18 March 1996) was one of the most successful Sturmgeschütz (assault gun) commanders of the Second World War. Serving with Sturmgeschütz-Abteilung 667, he achieved remarkable success against Soviet armor, earning both the Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross and the Oak Leaves within a span of just a few months in late 1942 and early 1943. His extraordinary tally of destroyed enemy tanks made him one of the legendary figures of the German assault gun arm.
Awards and Decorations
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Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross (Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes) – 19 September 1942, as Wachtmeister and Zugführer, 2./Sturmgeschütz-Abteilung 667.
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Awarded for destroying 45 enemy tanks during fighting in the central sector of the Eastern Front. Of these, Primozic destroyed 24 in one day (15 September 1942), halting a major Soviet breakthrough.
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Oak Leaves to the Knight’s Cross (Ritterkreuz mit Eichenlaub) – 25 January 1943, as Oberwachtmeister and Zugführer, 2./Sturmgeschütz-Abteilung 667.
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Awarded for raising his total of destroyed tanks to 60. On 11 December 1942 alone, he destroyed 7 Soviet tanks during a counterattack.
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Career Highlights
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Zugführer (platoon leader) in 2./Sturmgeschütz-Abteilung 667, operating on the Eastern Front.
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September 1942: Destroyed 24 tanks in a single day, preventing a Soviet breakthrough – a feat that earned him the Ritterkreuz.
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December 1942: In another display of skill and tenacity, destroyed 7 tanks in one day, bringing his tally to 60 and earning him the Eichenlaub.
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Rose to the rank of Oberleutnant before the war’s end.
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Survived the conflict and lived until 1996.
Item Details
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Authentic wartime signature of Hugo Primozic.
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Signed on a wartime postcard.
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Condition: Good, clear and well-preserved.
Collector’s Note
Hugo Primozic stands among the most celebrated Sturmgeschütz aces of the German Army. His tank-destroying record – especially the extraordinary achievement of 24 tanks in a single day – has become legendary. His autograph, particularly on a wartime postcard, is a prized piece for collectors of Panzerjäger history, Ritterkreuz recipients, and Eastern Front memorabilia.