‘Soldatenglück’ Signed by Divisional Staff of 196. Infanterie-Division (Kurt Möhring!)
€0,01Stunning fieldmade and handsigned ‘Soldatenglück’ document (DIN A4, can be opened) with “Dem Scheidenden techn. Inspektor (K) Voigtl wünschen bestes Soldatenglück” (The departing techn. Inspector (K) Voigtl, wishes the best ‘Soldier’s luck’), “Offiziere des Stabes der 196. Infanterie-Division” (Officers of the Divisional Staff of the 196. Infanterie-Division). This document was handsigned by all of the Divisional Staff officers of the Division!
The 196. Infanterie-Division was engaged in the fightings and occupation of Drontheim (Trondheim), Norway. A stunning and researchable document from a Division serving years on the Norwegian front! One of the signatures is from the Divisional Commander Generalleutnant Kurt Möhring (Knight’s Cross and was Killed in Action during the Battle of the Bulge as Commander of the 276. Volks-Grenadier-Division). On December 18, 1944 Major-General Kurt Moehring, was on his way back to his command post when he got killed in his staff car near the village of Beaufort by machinegun fire. Interestingly, his command car was an American jeep and his death is disputed due the American took credit for his death but according to local historians there were no US troops within that area 48 hours after the offensive.
A few identified signatures are that of: Generalleutnant Kurt Moehring (Commander) and Oberstleutnant Klimke (Ia).
5x Award Documents: Panzerjäger-Abteilung 53 (5. Panzer-Division)
€0,01Interesting (5x!) Award document set of Obergefreiter Edmund Zacharias, who earned all of his awards while serving with the 1. Kompanie/ Panzerjäger-Abteilung 53 of the 5. Panzer-Division! Once the 2. Kompanie was mentioned although that might be an error. From 1939 onwards until (at least) 1943 he was with the same unit.
- Allgemeines Sturmabzeichen (General Assault Badge) for supporting 3 assaults, was awarded on December 31, 1940 for actions during the French Campaign and was signed by Generalmajor u. Divisions-Kommandeur Gustav Fehn (Knight’s Cross), has been folded twice and punched in the past. Document is DIN A4, a nice big early variant!
- Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz (Wound Badge in Black) for his first wound sustained on October 12, 1941. Signed by Major u. Abteilungs-Kommandeur Eduard Radowski (Knight’s Cross). Document has been folded once and was punched.
- Verwundetenabzeichen in Silber (Wound Badge in Silver) for his third wound sustained on March 4, 1943. Signed by an unknown Stabsarzt u. Chefarzt of Reserve-Lazarett Wissen. Document has been folded once and was punched.
- Winterschlacht im Osten 1941/42 (Winter War Medal) for his service during the harsh winter of 1941/42 on August 11, 1942, which was signed by Major u. Abteilungs-Kommandeur van Gember (?)
- Medaille zur Erinnerung an den 1. Oktober 1938 (The 1 October 1938 Commemorative Medal) for his participation in the occupation of Sudetenland in October 1938 and Czechoslovakia in March 1939 on August 27, 1939. Signed by an unknown Major u. Abteilungsführer. Document has some staining.
Minesweeper War Badge – Award Document (Funkobergefreiter)
€105,00Award document of Funkobergefreiter Werner Schmelzer (later promoted to Oberfunkmeister), who earned Kriegsabzeichen für Minensuch-, U-Boot-Jagd- und Sicherungsverbände (Minesweeper War Badge or Minesweepers, Sub-Chasers and Escort-Vessel War Badge) for his service on December 19, 1940 (few months after it was established!). Signed by Konteradmiral u. Befehlshaber der Sichering der Ostsee Hans Strohwasser (Knight’s Cross). Document a little bigger as A4 and has been folded once in the past.
Comes with 3 extra paper documents (Oberfunkmeisterzeugnis, Funkmaatenzeugnis and Funkmatenzeugnis).
2x Award Documents: Iron Cross 1st & 2nd Class (KIA, 299.Inf.Div.)
€155,00Small but interesting Award document set of Wachtmeister Fritz Winter, who earned all of his awards while serving with the 2. Kompanie/ Aufklärungs-Abteilung 299 and 2. Kompanie/ Ski-Bataillon 299 both of the 299. Infanterie-Division! Wachtmeister (Posthumously) Fritz Winter did not survive the war, he was Killed in Action on July 22, 1943 near or at Höhe 249,8 nordostl. Kakurino (?) due the result of Artillery Shrapnell to his head and chest.
- Eisernes Kreuz 1. Klasse (Iron Cross 1st Class) for his (heroic) service on July 25, 1943 while serving with the 2. Kompanie/ Aufklärungs-Abteilung 299. Document was signed by Generalmajor u. Divisions-Kommandier Ralph Graf von Oriola (Knight’s Cross)
- Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse (Iron Cross 2nd Class) for his (heroic) service on March 8, 1943, while serving with the 2. Kompanie/ Ski-Bataillon 299. Document was signed by Generalmajor u. Divisions-Kommandier Friedrich-Wilhelm John (DKIG and Knight’s Cross of the War Merit Cross)
Comes also with a letter and 3 small paper documents.
Heldentod Urkunde – Adjutant in Grenadier-Regiment 556 (330.Inf.Div.)
€0,01Large-size original (DIN A4) “Heldentod Ehrenurkunde” (“Hero’s Death honor document”), which given to family member’s of a soldier who was Killed in Action. This document is honored to Leutnant Max Neumann, who served with the Bataillonsstab II./ Grenadier-Regiment 556 of the 330. Infanterie-Division. Leutnant Neumann succumbed to his wounds (result of a headshot) in the fieldhospital of the Sanitäts-Kompanie 330 on July 23, 1942 near Bojartschina u. Demidow? The document was signed by Oberst Robert Ritter von Doser (later Generalmajor, earned the German Cross in Gold and was KIA in 1943).
Panzer Assault Badge Award Document – Schützen-Regiment 69 (10.Pz.Div.) (Ferdinand Schaal Signed!)
€180,00Award document of Obergefreiter Ernst Deckmann who earned the Panzerkampfabzeichen (in Bronze) (Panzer Assault Badge in Bronze) for his taking part in three armored assaults in three different days (Bronze was awarded to Personnel of the Schützen- and Panzergrenadier-Regiments, Medical and Armored Reconnaisance Units) on January 24, 1941 while serving with the 6. Kompanie/ Schützen-Regiment 69 of the 10. Panzer-Division (which was later destroyed in Tunis). This will still be for his participation in the French Campaign in 1940! Signed by Generalleutnant Ferdinand Schaal (Knight’s Cross), Schaal was also involved in the unsuccessful 20 July plot against Adolf Hitler; for his participation in the conspiracy, he was imprisoned until the end of the war. Document is DIN A4, has been folded twice and punched in the past.
Comes with a Besitz-Zeugnis for the 1. Fache Schützenabzeichen (Shooting Award) in the 1. Schießklasse.
2x Award Documents: Iron Cross 2nd Class & Black Wound Badge (Inf.Rgt.612)
€0,01Small but interesting Award document set which includes a Promotion document of Feldwebel Gustav Kuhlemann, who earned his awards during his fightings on the Eastern Front. He served with the 2. Kompanie/ Infanterie-Regiment 612 (independent unit).
- Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse (Iron Cross 2nd Class) for his service (heroic) on March 3, 1942, which was signed by Oberst u. Führer der 14. Panzer-Division Otto Kuhlermann (Knight’s Cross). Document has been folded once and was punched.
- Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz (Wound Badge in Black) for his wound sustained on February 21, 1942. Signed by an unknown Hauptmann u. Bataillons-Kommandeur. Document has been folded once and was punched.
- Promotional Document from Unteroffizier to Feldwebel. Document is DIN A4, has been folded twice and was punched.
Rolf Thomsen – U-Boat Commander of U-1202
€0,01Postwar Signature of Rolf Thomsen, a U-boat commander in the Kriegsmarine during World War II and later served with the Bundesmarine. He received the Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves for his command of the German submarine U-1202.
Thomsen served as a naval aviator from 1939 until early 1943. He transferred to the U-boat service on 1 January 1944 and on 27 January 1944 commissioned U-1202. During two patrols, Thomsen reported his ship’s attacks on a destroyer, two corvettes, six freighters and an escort carrier, for which he received the Knight’s Cross with Oak Leaves. The loss of one of these ships, Dan Beard, was confirmed by the Allies. Thomsen served in the Bundesmarine of West Germany since 1955, achieving the rank of Flotilla Admiral in 1966. (Source: Wikipedia)
Faithful Service Medal “25 Years” Award Document – Kanzleiobersekretär in Nürnberg
€0,01Award document for the 25 jährige Silberne Treudienst-Ehrenzeichen (25 Years Faithful Service Medal) which was awarded to Kanzleiobersekretär Karl Vetter of Nürnberg. A Kanzleiobersekretär is a mid-level administrative official, either working with the police or judicial department. Document is an A4 Size and bears the facismile signature of Otto Meissner.
War Merit Cross 2nd Class Award Document – Gren.Rgt.162 (61.Inf.Div.)
€30,00Award document of Obergefreiten Erwin Lehmkuhl, who earned the Kriegsverdienstkreuz 2. Klasse mit Schwertern (War Merit Cross 2nd Class with Swords) for his service on April 20, 1943. Signed by a Generalmajor Günther Krappe (Knight’s Cross). The document likely was once (ready to be) framed, hence tape was added on the back to make it stronger.
Gerhard Fischer – SS-Panzerjäger-Abteilung 5 “Wiking”
€35,00Postwar Signature of Gerhard Fischer, who earned the Knight’s Cross with 3./ SS-Panzerjäger-Abteilung 5 of the 5. SS-Panzer-Division “Wiking”.
Wedding Congratulations – Signed by Division-Staff (246. VGD, Battle of the Bulge)
€0,01Stunning fieldmade and handsigned wedding congratulations document (A4-size, can be opened) with “Herzlichen Glückwunsche zur Vermählung” (Congratulations to your Wedding), “Die Offiziere des Divsions-Stabes der 246. Volks-Grenadier-Division” (The officers of the Divisional Staff of the 246. Volks-Grenadier-Division). This document was handsigned by all of the officers (except likely the officer to which this was given to) of the 246. Volks-Grenadier-Division. This Division was engaged in the Battle of Aachen, Hürtgenwald, Battle of the Bulge and Frankfurt am Main. A stunning and researchable document from a Division heavily involved in the 1944-45 fightings in the West! One of the signatures is from the Divisional Commander (from Nov. ’44 onward) Generalmajor Peter Körte (Knight’s Cross and he passed away early in 1947).
Philipp Wild – SS-Panzer-Abteilung 11 “Hermann von Salza”
€55,00Postwar Signature of Knight’s Cross Holder Philipp Wild. Wild earned the Ritterkreuz (Knight’s Cross) with the 1./ SS-Panzer-Abteilung 11 “Hermann von Salza” of the 11. SS-Freiwilligen-Panzergrenadier-Division “Nordland”
Knight’s Cross awarded for: “Strong enemy air units bombarded the bridgehead and city of Narwa during the nights of 6./7. and 7./8.3. in unremitting attacks, each lasting ten to eleven hours. On 8.3.44 at 07:00 hours, two and half hours of intense artillery fire began, supporting an attack that was followed by the 63rd Guards Rifle Division. That attack was supported by fourteen tanks and conducted on a narrow front against the northeast pillar of the bridgehead. Twelve tanks broke through the main line of resistance and advanced as far as the positions of the heavy infantry weapons of the SS-Freiwilligen-Panzer-Grenadier-Regiment 48 ‘General Seyffardt.’ At that critical rnornent, SS-Oberscharführer Wild (1./SS-Panzer-Abteilung 11) joined the fight with his Panther and in an extremely short time destroyed all of the T-34s that had broken through. As a result of his decisive intervention, he substantially thwarted the enemy’s plans to roll up the Narwa bridgehead. The destruction of the tanks was also important. Because of their loss the ongoing Soviet infantry attacks, supported by isolated tanks, could be repulsed.”
Winter War Medal Award Document – Panzerkorps-Nachrichten-Abteilung 424
€23,00Award document of Obergefreiter Kurt Debus, who earned the Winterschlacht im Osten 1941/42 (Winter War Medal) for his service during the harsh winter on August 15, 1942 while serving with the 3. Kompanie/ Panzer-Korps-Nachrichten-Abteilung 424 of the XXIV. Panzerkorps. Signed by Hauptmann u. Kompaniechef Gebhardt.
War Merit Cross 2nd Class Award Document – Wehrkreis XI, Hannover
€0,01Award document of Oberfeldwebel Friedrich Strahl, who earned the Kriegsverdienstkreuz 2. Klasse mit Schwertern (War Merit Cross 2nd Class with Swords) for his service on September 1, 1944. Signed by a unknown Major. Has been folded twice in the past. Nice variant for Wehrkreis XI.
War Merit Cross 2nd Class Award Document – Gren.Rgt.67 (23.Inf.Div.)
€50,00Award document of Feldwebel August Hoppe, who earned the Kriegsverdienstkreuz 2. Klasse mit Schwertern (War Merit Cross 2nd Class with Swords) for his service on April 20, 1943 while serving with the 14. Kompanie/ Grenadier-Regiment 67 of the 23. Infanterie-Division. Signed by an Generalmajor u. Divisions-Kommandeur Friedrich von Schellwitz. Comes also with his award document for the Ehrenkreuz für Frontkämpfer for his service during World War 1.
War Merit Cross 2nd Class Award Document – Vet.Komp.248 (161.Inf.Div.)
€25,00Award document (temporary form until the real award document was given) of Wachtmeister Walter Beischmidt, who earned the Kriegsverdienstkreuz 2. Klasse mit Schwertern (War Merit Cross 2nd Class with Swords) for his service on October 1, 1940 while serving with the Veterinär-Kompanie 248 of the 161. Infanterie-Division. Signed by an Generalleutnant u. Divisions-Kommandeur Hans Mundt. Comes also with another document.
Wound Badge in Black Award Document – Beobachtungs-Abteilung 29
€35,00Award document of Stabsgefreiter August Striepecke, who earned the Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz (Wound Badge in Black) for his wound sustained on September 17, 1944 while serving with the 1. Batterie/ Beobachtungs-Abteilung 29. Signed by an Hauptmann u. Abteilungs-Kommandeur Rosenow (could this be Otto Rosenow, DKIG?). Has been folded once in the past.
Wound Badge in Black Award Document – Pz.Gren.Rgt.103 (14.Pz.Div.)
€40,00Award document of Obergefreiter Edmund Hüber, who earned the Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz (Wound Badge in Black) for his wound sustained on November 2, 1943 while serving with the Stabskompanie/ Panzer-Grenadier-Regiment 103 of the 14. Panzer-Division (which was destroyed in Stalingrad). Signed by Oberstleutnant Ottomar Hansen (DKIG). Small tear near the first punch.
Wound Badge in Black Award Document – Gren.Rgt.105 (February 1945)
€45,00Award document of Unteroffizier (R.O.B. = Reichsoffizierbewerber) Paul Endberg, who earned the Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz (Wound Badge in Black) for his wound sustained on February 23, 1945 while serving with the 1. Kompanie/ Grenadier-Regiment 105 of the 72. Infanterie-Division for fightings at the Oder. Signed by an unknown Oberleutnant and Bataillonsführer. Has been folded twice in the past.
Wound Badge in Black Award Document – Inf.Rgt.76 (20.Pz.Gren.Div.)
€40,00Award document of Gefreiter Johann Wendelken, who earned the Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz (Wound Badge in Black) for his wound sustained on May 22, 1943 while serving with the 1. Kompanie/ Infanterie-Regiment 36 of the 20. Infanterie-Division (soon after 20. Panzer-Grenadier-Division). Signed by an unknown doctor of Reserve-Lazarett Dinkelsbühl. Has been folded once in the past.
Wound Badge in Black Award Document – Musikkorps Inf.Rgt. 36
€45,00Small set of Herbert Kulter, who earned the Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz (Wound Badge in Black) for his wound sustained on May 8, 1943 while serving with the Musikkorps (Music Corps) of the Infanterie-Regiment 36 of the 9. Infanterie-Division. Also comes with a DRK Personalausweis, Verpflichtungsschein, Führerschein (driver’s license) and two postwar veteran’s association documents.
Paul Senghas – SS-Panzer-Regiment 5 “Wiking”
€0,01Postwar Signature of Knight’s Cross Holder Paul Senghas. Senghas earned the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold with 1. Kompanie/ SS-Panzer-Regiment 5 “Wiking” and the Ritterkreuz as Cdr. of I./ SS-Panzer-Regiment 5 “Wiking”.
Walter Harzer – 9. SS-Panzer-Division “Hohenstaufen” (Arnhem!)
€0,01Postwar Signature of Knight’s Cross Holder Walter Harzer. Harzer earned the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold (German Cross in Gold) and the Ritterkreuz (Knight’s Cross) as Ia of 9. SS-Panzer-Division “Hohenstaufen”, famous for his role defeating the British at Arnhem!
Karl Sattler – SS-Regiment “Sattler”
€40,00Postwar Signature of Knight’s Cross Holder Karl Sattler. Sattler earned the Ritterkreuz (Knight’s Cross) as commander of SS-Regiment Sattler.
Karl-Heinz Lichte – SS-Panzer-Regiment 5 “Wiking”
€0,01Postwar Signature of Knight’s Cross Holder Karl-Heinz Lichte. Weidinger earned the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold (German Cross in Gold) and Ritterkreuz (Knight’s Cross) as Chef of 5./ SS-Panzer-Regiment 5 “Wiking”. Knight’s Cross was awarded for his actions during the relief efforts toward Budapest in January 1945. Near the town of Tata he and his Kompanie succeeded in rolling up a Soviet Pakfront from the flank, destroying 40 guns and 6 tanks without friendly losses. By this action the forward march of the Division was enabled, and Lichte would be appropriately recognized.
Otto Weidinger – 2. SS-Panzer-Division “Das Reich” (Swords)
€0,01Postwar Signature of Knight’s Cross Holder Otto Weidinger. Weidinger earned the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold (German Cross in Gold) and Ritterkreuz (Knight’s Cross) with SS-Panzer-Aufklärungs-Abteilung “Das Reich”, the Eichenlaub (Oakleaves) and Schwertern (Swords) as Kommandeur of SS-Panzer-Grenadier-Regiment 4 “Der Führer”!
Panzerjäger in Sturmgeschütz Uniform with EK1
€40,00Interesting, original studioportrait of a Oberfeldwebel wearing a Sturmgeschütz uniform with a metal device “P” on his shoulderboard (meaning “Panzerjäger”). He wears a ribbon bar, ribbon for the EK2 and also wears the EK1 and two other awards which are barely visible. Condition as seen. Postcard format. Writing on the back.
Karl Brommann – schwere SS-Panzer-Abteilung 503
€0,01Postwar Signature of Knight’s Cross Holder Karl Brommann. Brommann earned the Ritterkreuz as Fhr. of 1./ schwere SS-Panzer-Abteilung 503.
Karl Brommann was born July 20th, 1920 in Neumünster. After his educatrion he joined the SS in 1937. Following his transfer to the 6. SS G Gebirgs-Division, Brommann served on the eastern front in Finnland and sustained injuries on both legs and his hands on September 15th, 1941. November 6th, 1941, he was injured again after having been shot through his right lung and liver. After a stay in a lazarett he joined the SS-Panzer-Regiment 11 on May 5th, 1943, he transfered to the SS-Panzer-Abteilung 103 – renamed schwere SS-Panzer-Abteilung 503 in September 1944 – in October of 1943. Despite having been wounded several times, Brommann destroyed 66 tanks, 44 anti-tankguns and 15 trucks between February 2nd and March 18th, 1945. During engagements up to March 26th, 1945, he managed again to destroy at least six Josef Stalin tanks. On March 2nd, 1945, Brommann was injured again, sustaining burns on his head and hands and on March 25th, 1945, he was injured once more after having been hit by a shell. On March 26th, the Kriegsmarine took him by way of Hela to Schwinemünde where he was admitted to a lazarett and subsequently was made a POW by the British on May 21st, 1945. He was released in November 1947.
Paul Senghas – SS-Panzer-Regiment 5 “Wiking”
€0,01Postwar Signature of Knight’s Cross Holder Paul Senghas. Senghas earned the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold with 1. Kompanie/ SS-Panzer-Regiment 5 “Wiking” and the Ritterkreuz as Cdr. of I./ SS-Panzer-Regiment 5 “Wiking”.
Gustav Lombard – SS-Kavallerie-Regiment 1
€0,01Postwar Signature of Knight’s Cross Holder Gustav Lombard. Lombard earned the Bandenkampfabzeichen in Silber, Deutsches Kreuz in Gold and Ritterkreuz as Cdr. of SS-Kavallerie-Regiment 1.
Frontflugspange für Aufklärer in Bronze Award Document (Nachtaufklärungstaffel)
€100,00Award document for the “Frontflug-Spange für Aufklärer in Bronze” (Flying Clasp for Reconnaissance in Bronze) to Oberfeldwebel Johannes Wegmann of the 2. Nachtaufklärungsstaffel of the Fernaufklärungsgruppe 2. Signed by an unknown Major and Commander of the unit. Nice original award document.
Karl Brommann – schwere SS-Panzer-Abteilung 503
€0,01Postwar Signature of Karl Brommann, famous motive of him wearing a bandage around his head after being wounded.
Karl Brommann was born July 20th, 1920 in Neumünster. After his educatrion he joined the SS in 1937. Following his transfer to the 6. SS G Gebirgs-Division, Brommann served on the eastern front in Finnland and sustained injuries on both legs and his hands on September 15th, 1941. November 6th, 1941, he was injured again after having been shot through his right lung and liver. After a stay in a lazarett he joined the SS-Panzer-Regiment 11 on May 5th, 1943, he transfered to the SS-Panzer-Abteilung 103 – renamed schwere SS-Panzer-Abteilung 503 in September 1944 – in October of 1943. Despite having been wounded several times, Brommann destroyed 66 tanks, 44 anti-tankguns and 15 trucks between February 2nd and March 18th, 1945. During engagements up to March 26th, 1945, he managed again to destroy at least six Josef Stalin tanks. On March 2nd, 1945, Brommann was injured again, sustaining burns on his head and hands and on March 25th, 1945, he was injured once more after having been hit by a shell. On March 26th, the Kriegsmarine took him by way of Hela to Schwinemünde where he was admitted to a lazarett and subsequently was made a POW by the British on May 21st, 1945. He was released in November 1947.
Otto Funk – SS-Panzer-Grenadier-Regiment 25
€0,01Postwar Signature of Otto Funk, Veteran of the 15. (Aufklärungs) Kompanie/ SS-Panzer-Grenadier-Regiment 25 of the 12. SS-Panzer-Division “Hitlerjugend”. One of the most famous “faces” of the Battles in Normandy.
Paul-Albert Kausch – SS-Panzer-Regiment 11 “Hermann von Salza”
€55,00Postwar Signature of Paul Albert Kausch, who earned the Knight’s Cross with Oakleaves as Commander of SS-Panzer-Regiment 11 “Hermann von Salza”. Large size: 16×11,7 cm.
Karl-Heinz Boska – SS-Panzer-Regiment 2 “Das Reich”
€40,00Postwar Signature of Karl-Heinz Boska, who earned the Knight’s Cross with SS-Panzer-Regiment 2 of the 2. SS-Panzer-Division “Das Reich”.
Karl-Heinz Ertel – SS-Panzer-Grenadier-Regiment 49 “De Ruyter”
€0,01Postwar Signature of Karl-Heinz Ertel, who earned the Knight’s Cross as Adjutant of the SS-Panzer-Grenadier-Regiment 49 “De Ruyter” of the SS-Freiwillige-Panzer-Grenadier-Brigade “Nederland”.
Kampf und Sieg einer Panzer-Division im Balkanfeldzug
€0,01Scarce large-size (36×26 cm)”Kampf und Sieg einer Panzer-Division im Balkanfeldzug” booklet. Follows the 5. Panzer-Division (incl. Panzer-Regiment 31 “Roten Teufel”) throughout the Balkan in 1941. Comes with a extra letter (Oberleutnant Melnzer des Aufklärungs-Staffel 2 (H), which was subordinated to the 5. Panzer-Division). Published by Hauptmann Kohlhardt.
Martin Gross – SS-Panzer-Regiment 1 “LSSAH” and 12 “Hitlerjugend”
€0,01- Very Scarce Signature of Martin Gross, who earned the Knight’s Cross as Commander of the II./ SS-Panzer-Regiment 1 of the 1.SS-Panzer-Grenadier-Division “Leibstandarte SS Adolf Hitler” on July 22nd, 1943. He was also the last Commander of the SS-Panzer-Regiment 12 “Hitlerjugend”. Stunning Postwar Signed Photograph of him with Joachim Peiper!
Ritterkreuz Awarded for: “On the 12.07.1943 the II./SS-Panzer-Regiment 1 was attached to the 2. Panzer-Grenadier-Regiment LSSAH, and was on standby just behind the forward infantry positions in the area around Hill 252.2 and the railway line about 2.5 km southeast of Prokhorovka.
At around 08:15 on that day about 150 enemy tanks (mostly T-34s) suddenly broke through the friendly infantry security. They stormed into the Panzer assembly area along a narrow front with great speed and all weapons firing. SS-Sturmbannführer Groß was swift to organize friendly resistance, and did so with such skill that the enemy tanks were surrounded on three sides. He himself fought in the middle of his troops, firing in every direction. Through his courageous example he inspired his entire Abteilung to fight, and in a tank battle that lasted about three hours it destroyed about 90 enemy tanks. The remainder were mostly knocked out in close combat or by friendly artillery. Friendly Panzer losses were minimal.”
Rudolf von Ribbentrop – SS-Panzer-Regiment 1 “LSSAH” and 12 “Hitlerjugend”
€40,00Postwar Signature of Rudolf von Ribbentrop, Knight’s Cross Holder of the SS-Panzer-Regiment 1″ LSSAH” and later served with the SS-Panzer-Regiment 12 of the 12. SS-Panzer-Division “Hitlerjugend”. Rudolf was the son of Foreign Minister Joachim von Ribbentrop. Scarce motive.
Karl-Heinrich Bodenschatz – Liaison Officer Göring – Hitler (Wounded 20 July Plot)
€0,01Postwar Signature of Karl-Heinrich Bodenschatz. Karl-Heinrich Bodenschatz (10 December 1890 – 25 August 1979) was a German general who was the adjutant to Manfred von Richthofen in World War I and the liaison officer between Hermann Göring and Adolf Hitler in World War II. During World War II he was the liaison officer between Hitler’s headquarters and the Commander-in-Chief of the Luftwaffe until he was seriously injured in 1944 by the 20 July plot bomb at the Wolf’s Lair headquarters in Rastenburg, East Prussia. He was fortunate to survive the explosion as two officers immediately to his left and one to his right were killed. (Souce: Wikipedia)
Wehrpass – Heeres-Küsten-Artillerie-Abteilung 448 (Norway)
€65,00Wehrpass belonging to Johann Beranek, who was born on March 21, 1908 in Ostrau (CSR). The Wehrpass was opened in Wehrbezirkskommando Mies on 4.5.1939. During his service with the Wehrmacht, he served with various Artillery Units such as: schwere Artillerie-Ersatz-Abteilung 3/313, from March 1942- January 1945 with Heeres-Küsten-Artillerie-Abteilung 448 (stationed in North of Norway), January 1945 until March 1945 with Heeres-Festungs-Artillerie-Abteilung 841 (Weichselbogen) and from March 1945 – with Heeres-Artillerie-Brigade 959. He was promoted to Obergefreiter and was awarded with the Kriegsverdienstkreuz 2. Klasse mit Schwerter (War Merit Cross 2nd Class with Swords) Good condition (frontcover has signs of wear and tear).
Leo Avermaete – SS-Panzer-Regiment 5 “Wiking” (Flemish Volunteer)
€30,00Postwar Signature of Flemish Easternfront Volunteer, Leo Avermaete, who served with the SS-Panzer-Regiment 5 of the 5.SS–
Tony van Dyck – Legion Flandern and “Langemarck”
€0,01Postwar Signature of Flemish Easternfront Volunteer, Tony Van Dyck, who served with the Legion “Flandern”, Sturmbrigade “Langemarck” and the Division “Langemarck”. A4 size!
NSKK Postcard “Alpenland Deutsch u. Frei, Untergruppe Alpenland West”
€55,00NSKK – Propaganda Postcard “Alpenland Deutsch u. Frei – Untergruppe Alpenland West”. N.S.P.-Verlag. Postcardsize. Good condition.
Wehrmacht Feldwebel wearing the German Cross in Gold and many other Awards
€35,00Stunning, Wartime Wedding Studioportrait of a Wehrmacht Feldwebel who wears the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold (German Cross in Gold), Infanterie-Sturmabzeichen (Infantry Assault Badge), Eisernes Kreuz 1. Klasse (Iron Cross 1st Class), Verwundetenabzeichen in Silber (Wound Badge in Silver), a 3-award bar as well as the Ostmedaille 1941/42 ribbon. Postcardsize.
Luftwaffe Feldwebel wearing the Beobachterabzeichen in Cloth
€0,01Sharp Wartime Portrait of a Luftwaffe Feldwebel (blue-ish tone on his shoulderboards and tabs?) wearing the Eisernes Kreuz 1. Klasse (Iron Cross 1st Class), Beobachterabzeichen in Stoff (Observers Badge in Cloth) and the ribbon bar for the Sudetenland Medaille with Prague Bar. He also wears the ribbon for the Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse (Iron Cross 2nd Class). Taken in France or French speaking part of Belgium (Wallonia). Postcardsize.
Wehrmacht Unteroffizier wearing the Infanteriesturmabzeichen and Verwundetenabzeichen
€0,01Wartime Studioportrait of a Wehrmacht Unteroffizier (NCO) wearing the Infanterie-Sturmabzeichen in Silber (Infantry Assault Badge in Silver) and the Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz (Wound Badge in Black). He also wears the ribbon for the Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse (Iron Cross 2nd Class). Studio stamp on the back (taken in Jena?). Postcardsize.