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Original Studioportrait of a Waffen-SS soldier. Postcardsize. Condition as seen.

Original Studioportrait of a Waffen-SS soldier. Postcardsize. Condition as seen.

Original Studioportrait of a Waffen-SS soldier wearing a tinnie. Postcardsize. Condition as seen.

Original 2nd Model DRK overseas cap (Schiffchen), complete with its national insignia correctly applied on the side. Maker marked “3”, no size stamp present. Shows only light period wear and remains in overall very good condition — fabric strong, insignia intact.

Recipient: SS-Sturmmann Karl Baldischwieler
Unit: 5. Batterie / SS-Panzer-Artillerie-Regiment 1 “Leibstandarte Adolf Hitler”
Division: 1. SS-Panzer-Division “LAH”

Contents

• Original SS-Wehrpass — well-documented, includes photo

• SS-Stammkarte

Service History

• Training: SS-Artillerie-Ersatz-Regiment

• Transfer: To 5./SS-Panzer-Artillerie-Regiment 1 (LAH) in June 1943

• Campaigns:

  • Italy (1943)

  • Eastern Front (late 1943–early 1944)

  • France, Battle of Normandy (summer 1944)

• Promotion: Advanced to SS-Sturmmann during combat, 21 June 1944

• Fate: Killed in Action on 20 August 1944 near Saint-Lambert-sur-Dives during the closing stages of the Falaise Pocket

Historical Context: The Falaise Pocket

The Battle of the Falaise Pocket (August 12–21, 1944) marked the decisive end of the German presence in Normandy. Surrounded by Allied forces, elements of the 7. Armee and 5. Panzerarmee—including divisions of the Waffen-SS—were encircled near Falaise, Trun, and Chambois.

• Over 50,000 German troops were trapped, with thousands killed and vast amounts of equipment destroyed.

• Saint-Lambert-sur-Dives, where Baldischwieler fell, became one of the last escape corridors and saw fierce, desperate fighting as units of the LAH, Hitlerjugend, and other formations tried to break out.

• Baldischwieler’s death on 20 August 1944 places him among those who perished in the final collapse of the German front in Normandy.

Condition

• As seen in photos: Wehrpass complete, with photo and wartime entries.

• Stammkarte included, further strengthening provenance.

Collector’s Notes

• A poignant and historically significant KIA Normandy grouping tied to the elite Leibstandarte Division.

• Direct connection to the dramatic fighting and destruction of German forces in the Falaise Pocket, one of the key turning points of the Western Front in 1944.

• Rare opportunity to acquire an SS-Wehrpass with Normandy and Falaise attribution.

Original Wartime Photograph of Karl-Heinz Moehle. Korvettenkäpitan Karl-Heinz Moehle (31.07.1910 in Norden, Hannover † 27.11.1996 in Ahrensburg) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on February 26, 1941 as Kapitänleutnant und Kommandant of Uboot “U-123”. Little bit smaller then postcardsize.

Original Scarce Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Leon Degrelle. SS-Standartenführer Leon Degrelle (15.06.1906 † 31.03.1994) earned the Ritterkreuz on February 20, 1944 as SS-Hauptsturmführer und Führer of the 5. SS-Freiwilligen-Sturmbrigade “Wallonien”, the Eichenlaub on August 27, 1944 as SS-Sturmbannführer und Kommandeur of the 28. SS-Freiwilligen-Grenadier-Division “Wallonien” and Nahkampfspange in Gold on September 14, 1944. Condition as seen. Large Size (A4 height).

Original framed authentic signed postcard of SS-Obergruppenführer Wilhelm Reinhardt. Wilhelm Reinhard (18 March 1869 – 18 January 1955) was a long-serving German military officer who held positions in the Royal Prussian Army, the Reichswehr, and later in the Wehrmacht. He also joined the NSDAP and rose to the rank of SS-Obergruppenführer, serving as an administrative rather than operational figure—he held no direct command within the SS. He was a member of the Reichstag and, from 1934 to 1943, led the Kyffhäuserbund, a major veterans’ association in Nazi Germany, which was later disbanded in 1945. After the war, Reinhard reestablished the veterans’ group in West Germany and led it until his death in 1955.

Condition as seen. Bit faded bit still visible.

3x Original cards of the Sint-Maartenfonds (SMF), the postwar Flemish Veteran Organisation for Flemish Easterfrontvolunteers. One of the cards is a personal card of Nestor Deprez (Waffen-SS Easternfront volunteer). Rarely encountered. Condition as seen.

Original NSDAP Reichsparteitag 1937 Table / Wall Flag (Fahrradfahne)

Patriotic-style double-sided table/wall flag issued for the 1937 Reichsparteitag in Nürnberg.

• One side shows three men holding a statue of the Reichsadler with the text “Reichsparteitag 1937” (multi-colored woven design with green rim).

• Reverse shows a woven town view of Nürnberg.

• Measures approx. 18.5 cm x 12.5 cm, made of bright red linen (minor sun fading, light age staining, no major damage).

• Still retains its attachment construction for mounting

• With four original cloth tabs (Laschen) likely meant for attaching commemorative tinnies from the rally.

Overall a scarce and decorative rally souvenir — well-preserved, lightly used, and rarely encountered.

Grouping belonging to SS-Sturmmann Johann Schmid, who served with the 3. Kompanie / SS-Panzer-Pionier-Bataillon 11 of the famed 11. SS-Freiwilligen-Panzergrenadier-Division “Nordland.”

Contents

• Soldbuch

  • Opened by Stubaf. Hermann Voß (Kdr. Pi.Btl. 11)

  • Contains entries for his awards and service

  • Final entries signed by notable officers (see below)

• Wound Tag (for grenade splinter wound at Narwa)

• Photo of Schmid in uniform

• Two rare photographs of “Orphanage Hill,” Narwa

  • Extremely famous position in SS history during the Narwa fighting

• SS-Schule Prag (Pioneer school) training photo

• Family photos & train tickets

Awards & Service

• Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz (Wound Badge in Black)

• Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse (Iron Cross 2nd Class)

• Wounded at Narwa (grenade splinter to face/feet)

• Likely captured during the Battle of Berlin and later died in captivity.

Officer Signatures & Provenance

• Stubaf. Hermann Voß — Kdr. Pi.Btl. 11 (opened the Soldbuch, April 1945)

• Ostuf. Fritz Gärdtner — 2./Pi.Btl. 11 (signed Dec. 1943 check; KIA July 1944 at Auvere)

• Ustuf. Hans Henseler — Chef, 3./Pi.Btl. 11 (signed last check & EK2 entry, Oct. 1944)

Historical Significance

• Rare grouping tied directly to Narwa 1944, including photographs of the legendary Orphanage Hill — among the most iconic battle sites in the defense of the Narwa Front.

• Strong divisional connection to the “Nordland” Division, heavily involved on the Eastern Front and in the final battles around Berlin.

• Includes both frontline material (Soldbuch, wound tag, Narwa photos) and intimate personal effects (family photos, travel tickets) that bring the soldier’s story to life.

Condition

• As seen in photos: authentic, untouched grouping with natural period wear.

• Soldbuch complete with photo, legible entries, and proper stamps.

Original “In Memory” paper of the 4. Kompanie/ SS-Kradschützen-Bataillon “Zur Erinnerung an die Einquartierung vom 30.4.41-12.6.41 .. Michelsdorf, 12.6.1941”. Signed by the Kompanieführer. Small size. Condition as seen.

Original group photo of Allgemeine-SS Members wearing RPT Tinnies. Postcardsize. Condition as seen.

Original Entry Card for the Groß-Kundgebung on March 17, 1936 in Sportpalast Berlin (“Mass rally on March 17, 1936 at the Sportpalast in Berlin”). Speakers were Dr. Goebbels en Stadtrat Engel. Has been punched in the past. Condition as seen.

Original Death Card (“Sterbebild”) of a Waffen-SS soldier, who Died in Action from his wounds suffered on the Western Front. Condition as seen.

Recipient: Gefreiter Meissl
Unit: 1. Kompanie / Panzergrenadier-Regiment 304 (gep.), 2. Panzer-Division

Grouping Includes

• Wehrpass (complete with original photo)

• “Antrag für die Verleihung des Panzerkampfabzeichens in Bronze”
  (Application for the Award of the Panzer Assault Badge in Bronze) — a rare surviving document connected directly to his decoration.

Service & Decorations

• Panzerkampfabzeichen in Bronze (Panzer Assault Badge in Bronze)

• Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz (Wound Badge in Black)

  • Wounded September 1943 by shrapnel in the feet and face — likely ending his frontline combat service.

Collector’s Notes

• The Wehrpass is complete, photo intact, and well-documented.

• The award application (Antrag) for the Panzer Assault Badge is particularly scarce — these documents were normally discarded after processing, making this an excellent addition for paper collectors.

• Strong divisional link to the 2. Panzer-Division and its Panzergrenadiers.

Condition

• As seen in photos: original wartime documents, period wear but fully legible and intact.

Recipient: Hauptfeldwebel Berndt
Role: “Spieß” (company first sergeant) of the Stabskompanie / Panzer-Regiment 3, 2. Panzer-Division

Grouping Includes

• Soldbuch

  • Complete with original photograph

  • Very well filled in with entries and awards

• Arbeitsdienst Pass (RAD)

• Wehrmacht ID Card

Service History

• Served through the Invasion of Poland (1939)

• Took part in the Western Campaign, 1940–41 with the 2. Panzer-Division

• Senior NCO as company “Spieß” in the regimental staff company

Decorations Recorded

• Dienstauszeichnung IV. Klasse (Long Service Award)

• Erinnerungsmedaille an den 13.3.1938 (Annexation of Austria Medal)

• Erinnerungsmedaille an den 1.10.1938 (Sudetenland Medal)

• Schützenabzeichen 3. Klasse (Marksman’s Badge)

• Kriegsverdienstkreuz 2. Klasse mit Schwertern (War Merit Cross 2nd Class with Swords)

Collector’s Notes

• Excellent complete set with strong documentation trail.

• The Soldbuch is especially desirable: photo included, thorough entries, showing service from the earliest campaigns of the war.

• Attractive set tied to a senior NCO in the famed 2. Panzer-Division.

Condition

• As seen in photos: period wear but well-preserved; Soldbuch intact with photo, legible entries throughout.

Recipient: Obergefreiter Karl Baudisch
Unit: Stabskompanie I./Panzer-Regiment 3 & 1. Kompanie/Panzer-Regiment 3, 2. Panzer-Division

Set Includes (3 documents)

1. Panzerkampfabzeichen in Silber

   • Awarded for the Western Campaign, 1940

   • Signed by Generalleutnant Rudolf Veiel (later Knight’s Cross recipient, commander 2. Panzer-Division)

2. Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse (Iron Cross 2nd Class)

   • Signed by Generalleutnant Veiel

3. Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz (Wound Badge in Black)

   • For his first wound, October 1941

All three documents are original wartime issues, not copies. Condition: as seen in photos

Rare grouping tied to a named 2. Panzer-Division soldier with service in both the Western Campaign and on the Eastern Front. Excellent small set with strong unit attribution and two signatures by Generalleutnant Veiel. Highly desirable for Panzer and 2. Panzer-Division collectors.

Original La Bataille de Koursk — Éditions Heimdal (Original French Edition) — book which bears several top signatures! This copy has been signed by veterans who either earned the Ritterkreuz, Deutsches Kreuz in Gold, or served during the Battle of Kursk. Notable names:

• Ernst Barkmann

• Hans Siptrott

• Karl-Heinz Boska

• Walter Lau

• Fritz Langanke

• Rudolf von Ribbentrop

• Josef “Sepp” Lainer

• Walter Scherf

• Wilhelm Wiener

• Leonhard Klemz

• Richard Rudolf

• Kurt Sametreiter

• Plus one additional unidentified veteran signature

Rarely encountered ! Condition as seen.

Original HIAG (Hilfsgemeinschaft auf Gegenseitigkeit), the Veteran Association for ex-Waffen-SS Soldier, Golden HIAG-Honor Pin.15 mm gold-plated badge with long mounting pin. Near Mint Condition. Condition as seen.

Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo & Letter of Dr. Hans Lipinski. SS-Hauptsturmführer Dr. Hans Lipinski (20.02.1916 † 17.08.1998) earned the Ritterkreuz on January 2, 1945 as SS-Obersturmführer und Führer of the 1. Batterie/ SS-Flak-Abteilung 18 “Horst Wessel” of the 18. SS-Freiwilligen-Panzergrenadier-Division “Horst Wessel“. Condition as seen.

Knight’s Cross: “Early on the 10.12.1944 SS-Obersturmführer Lipinski, Batterie-Führer in the Flak-Abteilung 18, prevented a breakthrough by 22 enemy tanks into the deep flank of the IV. Panzer-Korps. At the time he was providing flank protection from the village of Szecseny. During the enemy attack he personally shot up 6 T-34s in the space of 50 minutes.

Through his brave conduct he inspired the rest of his Batterie to act likewise, despite the fact that some of them had wanted to abandon the position. This resulted in the destruction of a further 7 tanks by his men.

This deed by SS-Obersturmführer Lipinski was of decisive importance insofar as he prevented the seizure of Sczecseny (located in the deep flank of the Korps) and thereby the cutting off of several German units.

In addition to this, SS-Obersturmführer Lipinski also personally destroyed another 2 T-34s near Jaszbereny (Hungary) on the 15.11.1944.”

Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo & Letter  of  Johannes Göhler. SS-Sturmbannführer Johannes Göhler (15.09.1918 † 21.02.2003) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on September 17, 1943 as SS-Obersturmführer und Kommandeur of the 4. Schwadron/ SS-Reiter-Regiment 1 of the 8. SS-Kavallerie-Division “Florian Geyer”. Condition as seen.

Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo & Letter of Friedrich “Fritz” Henke. SS-Hauptscharführer Friedrich “Fritz” Henke (06.01.1921 † 15.11.1999) earned the Ritterkreuz on February 12, 1944 as SS-Oberscharführer und Zugführer in the 3. Batterie/ SS-Sturmgeschütz-Abteilung 1 “LSSAH”.

Fritz Henke was a platoon leader in the StuG battalion of the LSSAH in late 1943. Near the end of that year, on the 29.12.1943, Henke was helping protect a group of friendly infantry when a small tank attack was launched. He destroyed 2 tanks, but this initial incursion was soon followed up by a much heavier assault. Thus followed a fierce battle that lasted the whole day. On one occasion, he knocked out a Soviet command tank from which the enemy commander escaped, only to be hit by a pistol shot by Henke. By the end of the day he had destroyed a total of 21 tanks and 11 AT guns. For his notable success, without much friendly support at that, he was later presented with the Knight’s Cross. He had destroyed 38 tanks in total by this time.

Original Scarce Portrait of Karl Dönitz. Großadmiral Karl Dönitz (16.09.1891 † 24.12.1980) was a German admiral during the Nazi era who briefly succeeded Adolf Hitler as the German head of state in 1945. As Supreme Commander of the Navy since 1943, he played a major role in the naval history of World War II. He was convicted of war crimes at the Nuremberg trials in 1946. Condition as seen. A5 size.

A truly remarkable and rare family grouping spanning two generations, with service in both the Sturmabteilung (SA) and Organisation Todt, as well as elite Ski-Jäger front-line combat.

The father served in the SA and later with the Einsatzgruppe Oberbauleitung Skopje of the Organisation Todt. His son — notably born in Cleveland, Ohio, USA — returned to Germany and served with the 13. Kompanie / Ski-Jäger-Regiment 1, 1. Ski-Jäger-Division, a specialized mountain and winter warfare unit.

Highlights include:

• Several superb portrait photographs of the son in Hitlerjugend uniform, plus family photos.

• A rare Ski-Jäger cap badge (two piece!)  mounted on an old leather document bag.

• Original Jäger cloth insignia.

• Medals and awards of the son: Wound Badge, Hitlerjugend Shooting Badge, Hitlerjugend Proficiency Badge in Silver, 2x SA Sports Badge in Silver, rank insignia.

• The father’s War Merit Cross 2nd Class (KVK2).

• A small U.S. flag, possibly brought with him from America before or during the war — a tangible link to his unusual birthplace and journey to Germany.

Condition: As seen, with genuine period wear and patina.

An extraordinary and historically fascinating grouping, combining political, construction, and combat service — and with the rare twist of a U.S.-born Wehrmacht soldier in an elite winter warfare division.

Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Ernst-August Krag. SS-Sturmbannführer Ernst-August Krag (20.02.1915 † 24.05.1994) earned the Ritterkreuz on October 23, 1944 as SS-Sturmbannführer und Kommandeur of the SS-Panzer-Aufklärungs-Abteilung 2 “Das Reich” and the Eichenlaub on February 28, 1945 as SS-Sturmbannführer und Kommandeur of the SS-Panzer-Aufklärungs-Abteilung 2 “Das Reich” of the 2. SS-Panzer-Division “Das Reich”. Measuring: Postcardsize. Condition as seen.

Original Postwar (?) Stamp on a Wartime Photo of Hugo-Gottfried Kraas. SS-Brigadeführer Hugo-Gottfried Kraas (25.01.1911 † 20.02.1980) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on March 28, 1943 as SS-Sturmbannführer und Kommandeur of the I. Bataillon/ SS-Panzergrenadier-Regiment 2 “LSSAH” and the Eichenlaub on January 24, 1944 as SS-Obersturmbannführer und Kommandeur of the SS-Panzergrenadier-Regiment 2 “LSSAH” of the 1. SS-Panzer-Division “LSSAH”.

Provenance: This signature comes from one of the largest postwar (incl. wartime) 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.