Julius Meimberg – Jagdgeschwader 53 “Pik As” (53 Victories!)
€30,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Julius Meimberg. Hauptmann Julius Meimberg (11.01.1917 † 17.01.2012) earned the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold on October 29, 1942 as Oberleutnant in the 11. Staffel/ Jagdgeschwader 2 and the Ritterkreuz on October 24, 1944 as Hauptmann und Gruppenkommandeur of the II. Gruppe/ Jagdgeschwader 53 “Pik As”. A5 size paper, double folded.
Awarded for his wartime successes up to that point. By the end of the war these amounted to about 250 sorties flown, during which he achieved 53 aerial victories in the West.
Alfred Sekund – Artillerie-Regiment 11
€15,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Alfred Sekund. Wachtmeister Alfred Sekund (10.08.1919 in Schönbruch † 22.04.2013 in Bremen) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on September 10, 1944 as Wachtneister und Vorgeschobener Beobachter of the 6. Batterie/ Artillerie-Regiment 11 of the 11. Infanterie-Division. Condition as seen. Postcardsize.
Alfred Sekund – Artillerie-Regiment 11
€15,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Alfred Sekund. Wachtmeister Alfred Sekund (10.08.1919 in Schönbruch † 22.04.2013 in Bremen) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on September 10, 1944 as Wachtneister und Vorgeschobener Beobachter of the 6. Batterie/ Artillerie-Regiment 11 of the 11. Infanterie-Division. Condition as seen. Postcardsize.
Walter Kuhn – Panzerjäger-Abteilung 1 (1. Infanterie-Division, 4x Panzervernichtungsabzeichen!)
€30,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Walter Kuhn. Obergefreiter Walter Kuhn (09.01.1920 in Mehlsack-Braunsberg † 01.01.2010 in Gelsenkirchen) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on August 23, 1943 as Obergefreiter und Richtschütze in the 3. Kompanie/ Panzerjäger-Abteilung 1 of the 1. Infanterie-Division. Condition as seen. Little bit smaller as Postcardsize.
Walter Kuhn – Panzerjäger-Abteilung 1 (1. Infanterie-Division, 4x Panzervernichtungsabzeichen!)
€30,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Walter Kuhn. Obergefreiter Walter Kuhn (09.01.1920 in Mehlsack-Braunsberg † 01.01.2010 in Gelsenkirchen) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on August 23, 1943 as Obergefreiter und Richtschütze in the 3. Kompanie/ Panzerjäger-Abteilung 1 of the 1. Infanterie-Division. Condition as seen. Postcardsize.
Heinrich Südel – Kampfgeschwader 55 “Greif” (A5 Size)
€15,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Heinrich Südel. Oberleutnant Heinrich Südel (23.04.1920 in Wellspang † 12.08.2011 in Rösrath) earned the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold on September 25, 1942 and the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on April 7, 1945 as Oberleutnant und Beobachter & Ia of the I. Gruppe/ Kampfgeschwader 55 “Greif”. Condition as seen. Large A5 size.
Heinrich Südel – Kampfgeschwader 55 “Greif”
€15,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Heinrich Südel. Oberleutnant Heinrich Südel (23.04.1920 in Wellspang † 12.08.2011 in Rösrath) earned the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold on September 25, 1942 and the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on April 7, 1945 as Oberleutnant und Beobachter & Ia of the I. Gruppe/ Kampfgeschwader 55 “Greif”. Condition as seen. Postcardsize.
Heinrich Südel – Kampfgeschwader 55 “Greif”
€15,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Heinrich Südel. Oberleutnant Heinrich Südel (23.04.1920 in Wellspang † 12.08.2011 in Rösrath) earned the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold on September 25, 1942 and the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on April 7, 1945 as Oberleutnant und Beobachter & Ia of the I. Gruppe/ Kampfgeschwader 55 “Greif”. Condition as seen. Postcardsize.
Hans Traupe – SS-Polizei-Grenadier-Regiment 3
€45,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Hans Traupe. SS-Obersturmbannführer Hans Traupe (04.05.1913 † 23.06.2004) earned the Ritterkreuz on February 23, 1944 as SS-Sturmbannführer und Kommandeur of the I. Bataillon/ SS-Polizei-Grenadier-Regiment 3 of the 4. SS-Polizei-Panzergrenadier-Division. Condition as seen.
Kurt Bischof – Grenadier-Regiment 337 (208. Infanterie-Division) (A5 Size)
€20,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Kurt Bischof. Obergefreiter Kurt Bischof (16.12.1924 † 11.01.2013) earned the Ritterkreuze des Eisernen Kreuzes on April 14, 1945 as Obergefreiter und Melder in the 5. Kompanie/ Grenadier-Regiment 337 of the 208. Infanterie-Division. Condition as seen. Large A5 size.
Waldemar von Gaza – Panzergrenadier-Regiment 66 (Schwertern)
€35,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Waldemar von Gaza. Major Waldemar von Gaza (06.12.1917 † 13.01.2014) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on September 18, 1942 as Oberleutnant und Chef of the 2. Kompanie/ Panzergrenadier-Regiment 666 of the 13. Panzer-Division, the Eichenlaub on January 18, 1943 as Hauptmann und Führer of a Kampfgruppe der 13. Panzer-Division and the Schwertern on October 3, 1943 as Major und Führer of the Panzergrenadier-Regiment 66 of the 13. Panzer-Division. Condition as seen. Postcardsize.
August Kaminski – schwere Panzerjäger-Abteilung 655
€15,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of August Kaminski. Oberfeldwebel August Kaminski (09.08.1915 in Mertenheim-Lötzen † 15.08.2012 in Heyerode) earned the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold on October 10, 1943 as Oberfeldwebel with the schwere Panzerjäger-Abteilung 655 and the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on October 6, 1944 as Oberfeldwebel und Zugführer in the 3. Kompanie/ schwere Panzerjäger-Abteilung 655. Condition as seen. Postcardsize.
Karl Radermacher – Grenadier-Regiment 45 (RK + NKIG!) (A5-Size)
€30,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Karl Radermacher. Leutnant Karl Radermacher (12.12.1922 † 09.10.2016) earned the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold on November 27, 1944, the Ritterkreuz on May 4, 1944 as Gefreiter und Granatwerfer-Truppführer in the 6. Kompanie/ Grenadier-Regiment 45 of the 21. Infanterie-Division and the Nahkampfspange in Gold on October 21, 1944. Good condition. Large A5-size.
Knight’s Cross: “In early 1944 the Soviets launched an attack that broke through the frontline of Grenadier-Regiment 45, and shortly afterwards they engaged the flank of the Regiment’s II. Bataillon in bitter close combat. After all the officers and NCOs had become casualties, Radermacher took charge of the situation and independently decided to meet the Soviet onslaught with his mortars, as all other attempts at success had failed. Constantly moving his guns to suitable positions, he was able to direct precise and deadly fire into the ranks of the attackers, inflicting high losses. Radermacher then led a counterattack once he judged the time to be right and was able to retake the old German line. In recognition of this success he was decorated with the Knight’s Cross.”
Karl Radermacher – Grenadier-Regiment 45 (RK + NKIG!) (A5-Size)
€30,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Karl Radermacher. Leutnant Karl Radermacher (12.12.1922 † 09.10.2016) earned the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold on November 27, 1944, the Ritterkreuz on May 4, 1944 as Gefreiter und Granatwerfer-Truppführer in the 6. Kompanie/ Grenadier-Regiment 45 of the 21. Infanterie-Division and the Nahkampfspange in Gold on October 21, 1944. Good condition. Large A5-size.
Knight’s Cross: “In early 1944 the Soviets launched an attack that broke through the frontline of Grenadier-Regiment 45, and shortly afterwards they engaged the flank of the Regiment’s II. Bataillon in bitter close combat. After all the officers and NCOs had become casualties, Radermacher took charge of the situation and independently decided to meet the Soviet onslaught with his mortars, as all other attempts at success had failed. Constantly moving his guns to suitable positions, he was able to direct precise and deadly fire into the ranks of the attackers, inflicting high losses. Radermacher then led a counterattack once he judged the time to be right and was able to retake the old German line. In recognition of this success he was decorated with the Knight’s Cross.”
Karl Radermacher – Grenadier-Regiment 45 (RK + NKIG!) (A5-Size)
€30,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Karl Radermacher. Leutnant Karl Radermacher (12.12.1922 † 09.10.2016) earned the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold on November 27, 1944, the Ritterkreuz on May 4, 1944 as Gefreiter und Granatwerfer-Truppführer in the 6. Kompanie/ Grenadier-Regiment 45 of the 21. Infanterie-Division and the Nahkampfspange in Gold on October 21, 1944. Good condition. Large A5-size.
Knight’s Cross: “In early 1944 the Soviets launched an attack that broke through the frontline of Grenadier-Regiment 45, and shortly afterwards they engaged the flank of the Regiment’s II. Bataillon in bitter close combat. After all the officers and NCOs had become casualties, Radermacher took charge of the situation and independently decided to meet the Soviet onslaught with his mortars, as all other attempts at success had failed. Constantly moving his guns to suitable positions, he was able to direct precise and deadly fire into the ranks of the attackers, inflicting high losses. Radermacher then led a counterattack once he judged the time to be right and was able to retake the old German line. In recognition of this success he was decorated with the Knight’s Cross.”
Karl Radermacher – Grenadier-Regiment 45 (RK + NKIG!) (A5-Size)
€30,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Karl Radermacher. Leutnant Karl Radermacher (12.12.1922 † 09.10.2016) earned the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold on November 27, 1944, the Ritterkreuz on May 4, 1944 as Gefreiter und Granatwerfer-Truppführer in the 6. Kompanie/ Grenadier-Regiment 45 of the 21. Infanterie-Division and the Nahkampfspange in Gold on October 21, 1944. Good condition. Large A5-size.
Knight’s Cross: “In early 1944 the Soviets launched an attack that broke through the frontline of Grenadier-Regiment 45, and shortly afterwards they engaged the flank of the Regiment’s II. Bataillon in bitter close combat. After all the officers and NCOs had become casualties, Radermacher took charge of the situation and independently decided to meet the Soviet onslaught with his mortars, as all other attempts at success had failed. Constantly moving his guns to suitable positions, he was able to direct precise and deadly fire into the ranks of the attackers, inflicting high losses. Radermacher then led a counterattack once he judged the time to be right and was able to retake the old German line. In recognition of this success he was decorated with the Knight’s Cross.”
Reinhard Hardegen – Kommandant of “U-123” (Eichenlaub) (A5-Size)
€55,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Reinhard Hardegen. Korvettenkäpitan Reinhard Hardegen (18.03.1913 † 09.06.2018) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on January 23, 1942 as Kapitänleutnant und Kommandant of U-123 and the Eichenlaub on April 23, 1942 as Kapitänleutnant und Kommandant of U-123. Condition as seen. Large A5-size!
Creditted with sinking 25 ships (Read more on Reinhard Hardegen (Wikipedia))
Reinhard Hardegen – Kommandant of “U-123” (Eichenlaub)
€55,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Reinhard Hardegen. Korvettenkäpitan Reinhard Hardegen (18.03.1913 † 09.06.2018) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on January 23, 1942 as Kapitänleutnant und Kommandant of U-123 and the Eichenlaub on April 23, 1942 as Kapitänleutnant und Kommandant of U-123.
Creditted with sinking 25 ships (Read more on Reinhard Hardegen (Wikipedia))
Reinhard Hardegen – Kommandant of “U-123” (Eichenlaub)
€55,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Reinhard Hardegen. Korvettenkäpitan Reinhard Hardegen (18.03.1913 † 09.06.2018) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on January 23, 1942 as Kapitänleutnant und Kommandant of U-123 and the Eichenlaub on April 23, 1942 as Kapitänleutnant und Kommandant of U-123.
Creditted with sinking 25 ships (Read more on Reinhard Hardegen (Wikipedia))
Paul Brassack – Kommandant of “U-737” (A5-Size)
€30,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Paul Brassack. Kapitänleutnant Paul Brassack (16.05.1916 † 11.03.2013) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on October 30, 1944 as Kapitänleutnant und Kommandant of Uboot “U-737”. Condition as seen. Large A5-size!
Paul Brassack – Kommandant of “U-737”
€30,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Paul Brassack. Kapitänleutnant Paul Brassack (16.05.1916 † 11.03.2013) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on October 30, 1944 as Kapitänleutnant und Kommandant of Uboot “U-737”. Condition as seen. Postcardsize.
Paul Brassack – Kommandant of “U-737”
€30,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Paul Brassack. Kapitänleutnant Paul Brassack (16.05.1916 † 11.03.2013) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on October 30, 1944 as Kapitänleutnant und Kommandant of Uboot “U-737”. Condition as seen. Postcardsize.
Paul Brassack – Kommandant of “U-737”
€30,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Paul Brassack. Kapitänleutnant Paul Brassack (16.05.1916 † 11.03.2013) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on October 30, 1944 as Kapitänleutnant und Kommandant of Uboot “U-737”. Condition as seen. Postcardsize.
Hans-Georg Borck – Panzer-Pionier-Bataillon 209 (11. Panzer-Division)
€30,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Hans-Georg Borck. Hauptmann Hans-Georg Borck (24.09.1921 † 08.05.2011) earned the Ritterkreuz on December 23, 1943 as Oberleutnant und Chef of the 3. Kompanie/ Panzer-Pionier-Bataillon 209 of the 11. Panzer-Division. Postcardsize. Condition as seen.
Hans-Georg Borck – Panzer-Pionier-Bataillon 209 (11. Panzer-Division)
€35,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Hans-Georg Borck. Hauptmann Hans-Georg Borck (24.09.1921 † 08.05.2011) earned the Ritterkreuz on December 23, 1943 as Oberleutnant und Chef of the 3. Kompanie/ Panzer-Pionier-Bataillon 209 of the 11. Panzer-Division.
Siegmund Matheja – Panzerhaubitze-Abteilung/ Führer-Grenadier-Division (A5-Size)
€20,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Siegmund Matheja. Unteroffizier Siegmund Matheja (23.05.1924 † 12.11.2001) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on May 6, 1945 as Unteroffizier in the Panzerhaubitze-Abteilung of the Führer-Grenadier-Division. Condition as seen. Large A5-size!
Jürgen Oesten – Kommandant of “U-106”
€30,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Jürgen Oesten. Kapitänleutnant Jürgen Oesten (24.10.1913 in Berlin-Grünwald † 05.08.2010) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on March 26, 1941 as Kapitänleutnant zur See und Kommandant of U-boot “U-106”. Condition as seen. Postcardsize.
Paul-Georg Kleffel – Panzer-Aufklärungs-Abteilung 3 (3. Panzer-Division) (A5-Size)
€20,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Paul-Georg Kleffel. Hauptmann Paul-Georg Kleffel (07.09.1920 † 09.02.2020) earned the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold on November 16, 1943 as Oberleutnant in the 4. Kompanie/ Panzer-Aufklärungs-Abteilung 3 and the Ritterkreuz on May 4, 1944 as Oberleutnant und Kompaniechef of the 4. Kompanie/ Panzer-Aufklärungs-Abteilung 3 of the 3. Panzer-Division. Condition as seen. Large A5 size.
Death Card: Gebirgsjäger-Regiment (Top Photo)
€10,00Original Death Card (“Sterbebild”) of a Gebirgsjäger, who served with a Gebirgsjäger-Regiment. Condition as seen.
Waffen-SS Postcard “Unsere Waffen-SS”
€65,00Original Waffen-SS Postcard “Unsere Waffen-SS – Eine wichtige Meldung” by SS-Kriegsberichter Wiesebach. Postcardsize. Condition as seen.
Waffen-SS Postcard “Kampf der SS-Gebirgsdivision Nord in Karelien”
€65,00Original Waffen-SS Postcard “Kampf der SS-Gebirgsdivision Nord in Karelien – Unsere Funker im Urwald” by SS-Kriegsberichter Slapak. Postcardsize. Condition as seen.
Studioportrait Wehrmacht Medic wearing ISA
Original price was: €15,00.€10,00Current price is: €10,00.Original Wehrmacht (Heer) studioportrait of a Doctor/Medic (see shoulderboards) wearing awards (Infanterie-Sturmabzeichen). Postcardsize. Condition as seen.
Studioportrait Wehrmacht Soldier wearing ISA (Linz)
€20,00Original 2x Wehrmacht (Heer) studioportrait of a soldier wearing awards (Infanterie-Sturmabzeichen). Taken in Linz. Postcardsize. Condition as seen.
Studioportrait Wehrmacht Officer wearing EK1
€15,00Original Wehrmacht (Heer) studioportrait of an officer wearing awards (Eisernes Kreuz 1. Klasse) with signature. Postcardsize. Condition as seen.
Studioportrait Wehrmacht Soldier wearing ISA
Original price was: €15,00.€10,00Current price is: €10,00.Original Wehrmacht (Heer) studioportrait of a soldier wearing awards (Infanterie-Sturmabzeichen) and Funker cloth badge. Postcardsize. Condition as seen.
Studioportrait Wehrmacht NCO wearing EK1
€15,00Original Wehrmacht (Heer) studioportrait of a NCO wearing awards (Eisernes Kreuz 1. Klasse). Postcardsize. Condition as seen.
Faithful Service Medal “25 Years” Award Document – Zollsekretär in Berlin-Tempelhof
€40,00Original award document for the 25 jährige Silberne Treudienst-Ehrenzeichen (25 Years Faithful Service Medal) which was awarded to a Zollsekretär in Berlin-Tempelhof. Document is an A4 Size and bears the facismile signature of Otto Meissner. Condition as seen.
Death Card: Gebirgsjäger-Regiment 98 (1. Gebirgs-Division) (Top Photo)
€20,00Original Death Card (“Sterbebild”) of a Gebirgsjäger, who served with the Gebirgsjäger-Regiment 98 of the 1. Gebirgs-Division. Condition as seen.
Photograph of a Flemish National Event
€10,00Original Photograph taken during a Flemish National ceremony or event “Volksstaat Houzee”. Postcardsize.
Gustav-Peter Reber – “LSSAH” and XI. SS-Panzerkorps
€40,00Original Postwar Signature of Gustav-Peter Reber. Reber earned the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold with 1. Kompanie/ SS-Panzer-Grenadier-Regiment 2 “LSSAH” and the Ritterkreuz as Cdr. of Stabsquartier/ XI. SS-Panzerkorps. Good condition. Postcardsize.
Also Führer Kampfgruppe, Kessel von Halbe. Actions in Halbe pocket ; before breakout awarded by Gruppenführer Wagner , approved by Obergruppenführer Kleinheisterkamp, K.G. XI. SS-AK. No proof possible with existing BArch documents ; according to Krätschmer (letter to von Seemen from 07.08.1980) the award was made together with the OL for Kleinheisterkamp and was announced via radio message from FHQ in Berlin to 9. Armee (Kessel von Halbe) on 28.04.1945 ; the incoming radio messages of AOK 9 from april 45 are not existing anymore ; the wireless radio connections to the Führerbunker in Berlin were interrupted since April 28th, 05.00hours in the morning ; the OdR Ordenskommission decided about this case in 1981 with the result : “RK ja, 28.4.1945” (Source: Traces of War)
Albert Stenwedel – 13. Waffen-Gebirgs-Division der SS “Handschar”
€45,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Albert Stenwedel. SS-Sturmbannführer Albert Stenwedel (10.09.1908 † 29.07.1997) was an early volunteer for the SS (SS service number 28 762) and earned the Ritterkreuz on May 3, 1945 as SS-Sturmbannführer und Kommandeur of the II. Bataillon/ SS-Freiwilligen-Gebirgsjäger-Regiment 27 “Handschar” of the 13. SS-Freiwilligen-Gebirgs-Division “Handschar”.
Knight’s Cross: “On the 01-02.04.1945 Sturmbannführer Stenwedel and his Bataillon distinguished themselves while holding a crossing over the Murr river. Despite a lack of support from heavy weapons they were able to defend their positions successfully against overwhelming enemy forces, and by doing so they secured the safe passage of the rest of the 13. SS-Freiwilligen-Waffen-Gebirgs-Division “Handschar” over the Murr river. Stenwedel was recommended for the Knight’s Cross as a result.”
Joachim Boosfeld – 8. SS-Kavallerie-Division “Florian Geyer” (RK+NKIG!)
€40,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Joachim Boosfeld. SS-Hauptsturmführer Joachim Boosfeld (01.06.1922 † 19.06.2015) earned the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold on December 30, 1944, the Nahkampfspange in Gold on February 21, 1945 and the Ritterkreuz on February 21, 1945 as SS-Obersturmführer und Chef of 4. Schwadron/ SS-Kavallerie-Regiment 16 of the 8. SS-Kavallerie-Division “Florian Geyer”. Postcardsize.
Hajo Herrmann – Kampfgeschwader 4, 30 & Jagdgeschwader 300 (Schwertern)
€25,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Hans-Joachim “Hajo” Herrmann. Oberst Hajo Hermann (01.08.1913 † 05.11.2010) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on October 13, 1940 as Oberleutnant und Staffelkapitän of the 7. Staffel/ Kampfgeschwader 4, the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold on June 5, 1942 with Kampfgeschwader 30 “Adler”, the Eichenlaub on August 2, 1943 as Major und Kommodore of Jagdgeschwader 300 and the Schwertern on January 23, 1944 as Oberst und Inspekteur of the Deutschen Luftverteidigung. Condition as seen. A5 size!
Hellmuth Reymann – 13. Luftwaffe-Feld-Division & 11. Infanterie-Division (Eichenlaub)
€45,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Paper Photo of Hellmuth Reymann. Generalleutnant Hellmuth Reymann (24.11.1892 † 12.12.1988) earned the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold on November 22, 1941 with Infanterie-Regiment 205, the Ritterkreuz on April 5, 1944 as Generalleutnant und Kommandeur of the 13. Luftwaffe-Feld-Division and the Eichenlaub on November 28, 1944 as Generalleutnant und Kommandeur of the 11. Infanterie-Division. Good Condition. Measuring: Postcardsize.
Provenance: This signature comes from one of the largest postwar signature collection I’ve ever commissioned. This collection was started by a Waffen-SS Veteran, Werner H., in the 1950’s until he passed away.
Friedrich Blond – SS-Panzergrenadier-Ausbildungs- und Ersatz-Bataillon 1 “LSSAH”
€40,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Friedrich Blond. SS-Untersturmführer Friedrich Blond (29.04.1920 † 24.05.2009) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on April 28, 1945 as SS-Untersturmführer with the 12. Kompanie/ SS-Panzergrenadier-Ausbildungs- und Ersatz-Bataillon 1 “LSSAH”. Condition as seen. Postcardsize.
Herbert Fries – Fallschirm-Panzerjäger-Abteilung 1 (Pantherturm!) (A5-Size)
€30,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Herbert Fries. Leutnant Herbert Fries (01.03.1925 in Waldmühlen † 06.01.2014 in Rennerod-Emmerichenhain) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on September 5, 1944 as Gefreiter und Geschützführer in the 2. Kompanie/ Fallschirm-Panzerjäger-Abteilung 1 of the 1. Fallschirmjäger-Division. A5-Size! Condition as seen.
Awarded for his achievements as the gunner of a “Pantherturm” along the Via Casilina road (specifically near Piedimonte). He destroyed 7 allied tanks on the 21.05.1944, 6 more on the 22.05.1944 and finally an additional 7 on the 24.05.1944. After this the crew of the Pantherturm (christened “Schlafmütze” or sleepyhead) blew up their gun and retreated north with the rest of the German defenders. Fries was recognized appropriately for his total of 20 tank kills during this short time period in a critical area of the battle.
Groupphoto Musikzug/ Infanterie-Ersatz-Regiment 45
€25,00Original groupphoto of the Musikzug/ Infanterie-Ersatz-Regiment 45. Postcardsize.