Grouping to Leutnant Heinz Gerstner – Pionier-Bataillon 38 & 221 (Scarce “Kampfgruppe Aldrian” EK1 Doc!)
€0,01Grouping to Leutnant Heinz Gerstner – Pionier-Bataillon 38 & 221
A fine and complete award and document grouping to Leutnant Heinz Gerstner, spanning his service from the early campaigns of 1939 to 1943, with multiple signed documents by highly decorated officers.
Highlights include:
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Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse (1939) – Award document dated 03.11.1939, signed by Generalleutnant Rudolf Veiel (Ritterkreuzträger). Early war signature from a highly respected commander.
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Eisernes Kreuz 1. Klasse (1939) – Award document dated 08.02.1943, signed by Generalmajor Eduard Aldrian (Deutsches Kreuz in Gold). This EK1 award stems from Kampfgruppe Aldrian, making it a particularly scarce and desirable document for collectors of Eastern Front and unit-specific award paperwork.
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Medaille zur Erinnerung an den 13. März 1938 (Anschlussmedaille) – Award document.
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Allgemeines Sturmabzeichen – Award document.
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Medaille “Winterschlacht im Osten 1941/42” (Ostmedaille) – Award document.
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Dienstauszeichnung der Wehrmacht 4. Klasse – Award document.
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Medaille zur Erinnerung an den 1. Oktober 1938 (Sudetenland-Medaille) with clasp “PRAGER BURG” – Award document.
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The last two certificates above signed by Major Wilhelm Wassung.
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Sports Awards:
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Deutsches Reichssportabzeichen in Bronze – Achievement booklet with photograph in place.
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SA-Sportabzeichen in Bronze – Achievement booklet with photograph in place.
Additional Material:
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Various Wehrmacht ID cards and personal documents connected to Gerstner’s career.
This grouping offers a rare combination of early and mid-war decorations, sports awards, and personal paperwork, anchored by the scarce EK1 document from Kampfgruppe Aldrian — a must-have for serious collectors of Pionier units and Eastern Front award documentation.
Hugo-Gottfried Kraas – SS-Panzergrenadier-Regiment 2 “LSSAH”
€0,01Original 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.
Wolfgang Späte – Jagdgeschwader 54 (Eichenlaub, Flew the Me262 – 99 Victories!) (Wartime Signed)
€180,00Original Wartime Signature on a Wartime Postcard of Wolfgang Späte. Major Wolfgang Späte (08.09.1911 in Dresden † 30.04.1997 in Edewecht) earned the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold on December 9, 1941 and the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on October 5, 1941 as Oberleutnant und Flugzeugführer in the 5. Staffel/ Jagdgeschwader 54 and the Eichenlaub on April 23, 1942 as Oberleutnant und Staffelkapitän of the 5. Staffel/ Jagdgeschwader 54 (after 72 aerial victories).
Wolfgang Späte was credited with 99 aerial victories. He also piloted the Messerschmitt Me-163 “Komet” and achieved 5 aerial victories with the Messerschmett Me-262! Read more on Wolfgang Späte (Wikipedia)
Günther Lützow – Jagdgeschwader 3 (Schwertern) (Wartime Signed)
€395,00Original Wartime Signature on a Postcard of Günther “Franzl” Lützow. Oberst Günther Lützow (04.09.1912 † 24.04.1945) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on September 28, 1940, the Eichenlaub on July 20, 1941 & the Schwertern on October 11, 1941 as Major und Kommodore of the Jagdgeschwader 3. Condition as seen.
In April 1945, he joined Galland’s Jagdverband 44 (JV 44—44th Fighter Detachment). He was reported missing in action flying the Me 262 on 24 April 1945 while attempting to intercept a U.S. Army Air Forces B-26 Marauder raid near Donauwörth. His body was never recovered.
Johannes Scherg – SS-Panzer-Aufklärungs-Abteilung 4
€60,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo & Letter of Johannes Scherg. SS-Hauptsturmführer Johannes Scherg (16.05.1918 † 22.12.1997) earned the German Cross in Gold with the SS-Panzer-Aufklärungs-Abteilung 2 “Das Reich” and the Knight’s Cross on October 23, 1944 with the SS-Panzer-Aufklärungs-Abteilung 4 of the 4. SS-Polizei-Grenadier-Division. Comes with extra signed letter. Postcardsize.
Georg Robert Besslein – SS-Festungs-Grenadier-Regiment “Besslein”
€55,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Georg Robert Besslein. SS-Obersturmbannführer Georg Robert Besslein (14.12.1911 † 27.04.1993) earned the Ritterkreuz on April 30, 1945 as SS-Obersturmbannführer und Kommandeur of SS-Festungs-Grenadier-Regiment “Besslein” i.d. Festung Breslau. One extra photo but unsigned. Postcardsize.
Awarded for distinguishing himself while commanding his ad-hoc Regiment during the siege of Breslau. He and his unit particularly distinguished themselves during near Peiskerwitz, the Gandau airport then the Augusta road.
Walter Pitsch – SS-Flak-Abteilung “LSSAH”
€75,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Walter Pitsch. SS-Hauptscharführer Walter Pitsch (13.06.1920 † 29.07.2005) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on May 6, 1945 as SS-Hauptscharführer und Batterieführer of the 4. Batterie/ SS-Flak-Abteilung 1 of the 1. SS-Panzer-Division “Adolf Hitler”. Condition as seen.
At the end of April 1945 Walter Pitsch took over the command of his Kompanie after all of its self-propelled 3.7 cm AA guns had been lost. During this time, in which the Kompanie was now employed in the infantry role, the unit managed to thwart an enemy penetration near the Mariazell-Hohenberg (in the Alps). Pitsch, leading at the head of the Kompanie, threw the Soviets back from their gains and held the position thereafter. The retention of this position was of great importance in covering the retreat of the Division, and Pitsch would be recommended for the Knight’s Cross in recognition of his success here. Awarded immediately by Supreme Commander of 6. Panzer-Armee (Dietrich), Southeastern Front. (Source: Traces of War)
Alfred Schneidereit – SS-Panzer-Grenadier-Regiment 1 “LSSAH”
€45,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Alfred Schneidereit. SS-Untersturmführer Alfred Schneidereit (29.10.1919 † 21.02.1999) earned the Ritterkreuz on December 20, 1943 as SS-Unterscharführer in the 8. Kompanie/ SS-Panzer-Grenadier-Regiment 1 “LSSAH” of the 1. SS-Panzer-Division “LSSAH“. Good condition. Smaller size.
Exceptional Family Grouping – Hauptmann Friedrich Rausch (Died) & Unteroffizier Roger Rausch (KIA)
€950,00A rare and deeply personal father-son grouping, offering a unique glimpse into two generations of Wehrmacht service. This combined lot honors the military legacy of Hauptmann Friedrich Rausch, a WWI veteran and rear-echelon officer during WWII who died during the war in 1944, and his son, Unteroffizier Roger Rausch, a decorated Panzergrenadier killed in action in 1943 on the Eastern Front.
Grouping to Hauptmann Friedrich Rausch – WWI Veteran & WWII Officer
Served with Landesschützen-Ersatz-Bataillon 17, responsible for home-front security and reserve duties.
Highlights:
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Award document for the 1939 War Merit Cross 2nd Class with Swords, dated 17.12.1940, including the original proposal for the decoration.
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Award document for the Honor Cross of WWI, dated 05.12.1939, hand-signed.
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Heer aluminum EM/NCO parade buckle with leather belt (shortened, replaced catch), showing clear age and character.
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Original military ID tag (aluminum).
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Heer single shoulder board for a Hauptmann in Infanterie-Regiment 132 (sewn-in type).
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Heer officer’s aiguillette.
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A selection of period documents adding context and depth.
A solid example of a decorated, long-serving officer who bridged both world wars.
Grouping to Unteroffizier Roger Rausch – KIA Panzergrenadier, Pz.Gren.Rgt. 304
Roger Rausch served with Panzer-Grenadier-Regiment 304 and was killed in action on 22.10.1943 near Wosok, during fierce engagements on the Eastern Front. His grouping is a vivid testament to front-line service and sacrifice.
Decorations (all with original award documents):
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Close Combat Clasp in Bronze, issued 31.10.1943, hand-signed by Oberst Gerhard Schmidhuber (RK with Oak Leaves).
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Tank Assault Badge in Bronze, issued 24.09.1942, hand-signed by Oberst von Goerne.
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1939 Iron Cross 2nd Class, issued 13.09.1943, hand-signed by Generalleutnant Vollrath Lübbe (RK winner).
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Wound Badge in Black, issued 25.09.1942, hand-signed by a Major.
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Wehrpaß, issued 03.02.1939 with original photo. Lists all major decorations and campaigns from 10.05.1940 to 26.09.1942. Returned to his father on 04.01.1944.
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Five original photographs, including one showing Roger’s grave.
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His Wehrmacht-issue eyeglasses with case.
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German Reich ID card, 2 additional period documents.
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A Heer EM/NCO side cap eagle with cockade.
Signs of use and age throughout, making this a rich, field-worn ensemble.
A Rare and Emotional Family Legacy
This grouping tells a powerful story of two soldiers — one a WWI veteran who lived to see his son go to war, the other a front-line Panzergrenadier who paid the ultimate price. The combination of high-quality award documents, signed by high-ranking and highly decorated commanders, along with personal effects such as letters, photos, and military accessories, make this grouping not only historically valuable but emotionally compelling.
A unique opportunity to own a multi-generational Wehrmacht grouping, complete with excellent documentation, signatures, and a tragic yet honorable narrative.
Winrich Behr – Stalingrad, Normandy, Arnhem (also seen in “Stalingrad” Documentary)
€35,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Winrich Behr. Major Winrich Behr (22.01.1918 † 25.04.2011) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on May 15, 1941 as Oberleutnant und Chef of the 3. Kompanie/ Panzer-Aufklärungs-Abteilung 3 of the 5. Infanterie-Division. Good condition. Postcardsize.
Winrich Behr was a German officer during World War II. He was on the intelligence staff of the Sixth Army during the Stalingrad encirclement. Behr had served Friedrich Paulus, Erwin Rommel, Gunther von Kluge and Walter Model. He was the witness of Model’s last hours in Ruhr Pocket. In January 1943 he was sent by Paulus to try to convince Hitler of the hopelessness of winning the war on the Eastern Front; this mission did not succeed. (Wikipedia)
He’s also seen and interviewed in the Documentary of “Stalingrad” !
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.
Set of 2x Letters & 20x Photographs of KIA U-Boot sailor onboard “U-986”
€0,01Original set of 2x letters and 20x photographs of Kriegsmarine U-Boot Maschinen-Obermaat Leonhard Müller, who served and was Killed in Action onboard of U-Boot “U-986” which was sunk on April 17, 1944 in the Atlantic, southeast of Ireland by the US Navy USS Swift and PC 619. All souls aboard were killed. Several top photographs (mostly Postcardsize and some smaller sized) and a letter handsigned by Kapitänleutnant Carl Emmermann!
Soldbuch Werkstatt-Kp. 82 & Panzer-Abteilung 2108 (Panther, Westfront!) (2x Awards)
€350,00Original Soldbuch of Obergefreiter Harrer, who served with the Werkstatt-Kompanie 1/82, 1. Kompanie/ Instandsetzungs-Abteilung 82 and Versorgungs-Kompanie/ Panzer-Abteilung 2108! The Panzer-Abteilung 2108 was a latewar Westfront Panther unit fighting at Aachen! He was decorated with the Winterschlacht im Osten and Kriegsverdienstkreuz 2. Klasse! Complete with photo. Condition as seen.
TOP Panzer Soldbuch: Nachrichten-Abt. 38 (2. Panzer-Division) & Panzerkorps-Nachr.-Abt. 448 (3x Awards)
€395,00Original Soldbuch of an Unteroffizier, who served with the 1. Kompanie/ Nachrichten-Abteilung 38 of the 2. Panzer-Division and took part in the Battle of Poland before transferring to the Panzer-Korps-Nachrichten-Abteilung 448. He was severely wounded by a bullet in January 1943 due Oberschenkeldurschuss links. He was decorated with the Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse, Ostmedaille and Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz. Condition as een. Complete with TOP photo!
A4 Signed Photograph – Herbert Grönemeyer (“Das Boot”)
€60,00A high-quality A4-sized promotional photograph personally signed by Herbert Grönemeyer, who played Leutnant Werner in Wolfgang Petersen’s acclaimed 1981 film Das Boot.
As the young war correspondent aboard U-96, Grönemeyer delivered a heartfelt and nuanced performance, guiding the audience through the claustrophobic tension and human drama of life aboard a WWII German U-Boat.
Today, Das Boot is celebrated as one of the greatest war films of all time, praised for its realism, emotional depth, and unforgettable ensemble cast. This signed piece offers a striking tribute to Grönemeyer’s role and is an ideal collectible for Das Boot fans, WWII enthusiasts, and admirers of German cinema.
A4 Signed Photograph – Martin Semmelrogge (“Das Boot”)
€60,00An original A4-sized promotional photograph personally signed by Martin Semmelrogge, who famously portrayed 2nd Watch Officer in Wolfgang Petersen’s acclaimed 1981 submarine epic Das Boot.
Semmelrogge’s performance contributed to the film’s gripping portrayal of life aboard a German U-Boat during World War II. Das Boot remains one of the most highly regarded war films ever made, praised for its authenticity, atmosphere, and intense character-driven storytelling.
This signed photo is ideal for fans of classic cinema, war film collectors, or anyone seeking a piece of memorabilia from one of the most iconic submarine films in movie history.
TOP A4 Signed Photo from Leading Stars of “Das Boot”
€120,00A highly collectible A4-sized photograph from the iconic 1981 German submarine film Das Boot, personally signed by two of its leading stars – Jürgen Prochnow (Captain Henrich Lehmann-Willenbrock) and Herbert Grönemeyer (Lieutenant Werner).
Das Boot remains one of the most acclaimed war films ever made, praised for its intense realism and gripping portrayal of life aboard a WWII U-Boat. Authentic signatures from both actors on a single item are increasingly rare, making this a superb addition to any war cinema or autograph collection.
Studioportrait of Ludwig Streil – KIA in Belgium 1940 (Posthum RK)
€80,00Original Studioportrait of Oberstleutnant Ludwig Streil, who was Killed in Action on May 17, 1940 in Belgium 1940 and was posthumously awared the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes! Postcardsize. Condition as seen.
Document Group of Egon von Ploetz – Werner Freiherr von Fritsch Signature!
€250,00An impressive and historically significant document group belonging to Oberleutnant Egon von Ploetz, who in 1937 served with Reiter-Regiment 4 and is believed to have later attained the rank of Rittmeister (Hauptmann).
The highlight of the set is a large promotion document personally signed by Reichskriegsminister Thomas Ludwig Werner Freiherr von Fritsch. The group further includes:
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Three official documents bearing the signature of von Fritsch
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A large formal portrait (with printed signature)
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A period press photograph
About von Fritsch:
Thomas Ludwig Werner Freiherr von Fritsch (4 August 1880 – 22 September 1939) was a German Generaloberst (full general) and Commander-in-Chief of the German Army from February 1934 to February 1938. His career came to a dramatic halt during the Blomberg–Fritsch Affair, when he was falsely accused of homosexuality and forced to resign—an event that played a key role in Adolf Hitler tightening control over the armed forces.
Shortly before the outbreak of WWII, von Fritsch was reinstated as Colonel-in-Chief of the 12th Artillery Regiment. He was killed in action in Poland on 22 September 1939, becoming only the second German general to die in the conflict.
This grouping represents not only a rare set of documents tied to an officer of the prestigious Reiter-Regiment 4, but also carries the historically important autograph of one of Germany’s most prominent pre-war military leaders.
RARE Photo of SS‑Obersturmführer Theodor Lange – Waffen‑SS Officer to Auschwitz Adjutant
€0,01Original photograph of SS-Obersturmführer Theodor Lange – see below for more information about him! Size 6x9cm. Condition as seen. WATERMARKED CLEARLY FOR SALE PURPOSES AND BUYER HAVING THE ONLY COMPLETE IMAGE. Sold for historical purposes!
SS‑Obersturmführer Theodor Lange – From Waffen‑SS Frontline Officer to Auschwitz Adjutant
Born: 28 September 1918, Essen, Germany
Died: 5 November 1944, drowned in the Meuse (Maas) River
Nationality: Reich German (Reichsdeutscher)
Civilian Profession: Clerk (Angestellter)
Theodor Lange was born in the industrial city of Essen in 1918. From 1 September 1934 to 10 October 1937, he was a member of the Hitlerjugend (HJ), the indoctrination and paramilitary youth wing of the Nazi Party. Following his HJ service, Lange joined the Reichsarbeitsdienst (RAD) on 10 October 1937, completing compulsory labor service.
In November 1938, Lange entered the Allgemeine‑SS, receiving membership number 400 103. Initially serving as an SS‑Bewerber (candidate), he was assigned to the 1. Kompanie / SS‑Standarte “Germania”, part of the SS‑Verfügungstruppe (SS‑VT), the forerunner of the Waffen‑SS.
When the war began, Lange continued to develop as an SS officer, later serving with the 5. SS‑Panzer‑Division “Wiking”. By August 1941, Lange had been commissioned as an SS‑Untersturmführer (second lieutenant) in the 5. Kompanie / Infanterie‑Regiment “Nordland”, a regiment within the Waffen‑SS. “Nordland” saw heavy combat on the Eastern Front, and its officers gained both frontline and anti‑partisan experience.
Service at Auschwitz
From December 1942 to September 1944, Lange commanded the 8. Ukrainische Kompanie (U‑Kompanie) of the SS‑Wachsturmbann Auschwitz. This unit, sometimes referred to under Kommando Zeppelin, consisted of Ukrainian auxiliaries — many of them Soviet POWs recruited by the Germans.
The Ukrainian company wore modified Soviet uniforms and spoke primarily Russian. Their duties included:
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Guarding the camp perimeter
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Escorting prisoner work details (Häftlingsbegleitung)
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Assisting with security during prisoner transports
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Participating in anti‑partisan patrols in the surrounding countryside
In addition to his company command, Lange served in early 1944 as Adjutant to the commandant of Auschwitz — a highly trusted administrative post responsible for handling official correspondence, issuing orders, and coordinating between camp departments.
By July 1944, Lange had been reassigned to the 10. SS‑Panzer‑Division “Frundsberg”, a frontline Waffen‑SS armored unit. This division fought in Normandy and later retreated through France and the Low Countries.
On 5 November 1944, Theodor Lange drowned in the Meuse (Maas) River during operations in the Netherlands or Belgium. His death was not in battle but likely an accident during the chaotic withdrawal of German forces.
Promotions
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31 March 1943 – Promoted to SS‑Untersturmführer
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30 January 1944 – Promoted to SS‑Obersturmführer, confirmed in Auschwitz Standortbefehl (Garrison Order) No. 5/44 issued 1 February 1944
Interesting Grouping – Oberfeldwebel Heinemann, 19. Panzer-Division – KIA Warsaw Uprising 1944!
€850,00A poignant and historically important grouping to Oberfeldwebel Heinemann, a veteran NCO of the 2. Kompanie / Panzer-Aufklärungs-Abteilung 19, 19. Panzer-Division, who was mortally wounded in combat during the ferocious fighting of the Warsaw Uprising.
Heinemann was severely wounded on 29 September 1944 in Warsaw during the unit’s brutal house-to-house fighting to crush the Polish resistance. Despite medical treatment, he succumbed to his wounds on 7 October 1944. The 19. Panzer-Division had been redeployed into the city specifically to combat the uprising, and its Panzer-Aufklärer fought deep into the heart of Warsaw.
Decorations:
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Wehrmacht Dienstauszeichnung up to the II. Klasse
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Ostmedaille
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Kriegsverdienstkreuz 2. Klasse
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Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz
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Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse
Grouping includes:
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All original award documents
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Wehrpass documenting his service
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Period photographs
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Letters from his doctor and comrades to the family reporting on his wounding and death
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Additional related papers
Why this grouping stands out:
Groupings to soldiers killed during the Warsaw Uprising are extremely scarce. This set not only connects directly to the historically significant and politically charged events of late 1944 but also represents a decorated veteran NCO of an elite Panzer-Aufklärungs unit engaged in some of the most intense urban combat of WWII.
A rare opportunity to acquire a well-documented, wartime grouping tied to the crushing of the Warsaw Uprising, complete with exceptional provenance and personal history.
Rare Kriegsmarine Grouping – Obermaschinist Heinz Groneck – Prinz Eugen & U-970 – KIA on June 8, 1944
€0,01A historically significant original grouping belonging to Obermaschinist Heinz Groneck, a veteran of both the famed heavy cruiser Prinz Eugen and the German U-Boat service.
Includes:
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Award document for the Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse (Iron Cross 2nd Class)
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Original wartime copy of Mein Kampf
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Death card of Heinz Groneck
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Period photograph group featuring Groneck and comrades
Service History
Heinz Groneck began his naval career aboard the heavy cruiser Prinz Eugen, one of the most famous German warships of WWII. Commissioned in 1940, Prinz Eugen took part in Operation Rheinübung alongside Bismarck in May 1941 and later served in both the Atlantic and Baltic theatres, surviving numerous engagements and heavy damage.
Following his surface fleet service, Groneck volunteered for the U-Bootwaffe and was posted to U-970, a Type VIIC submarine. These boats were the workhorses of the Kriegsmarine submarine arm, tasked with disrupting Allied shipping lanes.
Final Mission & Fate
On 8 June 1944, just two days after the Allied landings in Normandy, U-970 was operating near the French coast when she was attacked by British forces. The submarine was sunk with heavy loss of life — including Heinz Groneck. His service and sacrifice are commemorated in the accompanying death card.
Why This Grouping is Special
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Direct connection to two iconic branches of the Kriegsmarine – surface fleet and U-Boat service
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Contains personal, named items including award document and death card
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Links to two historically significant warships: Prinz Eugen and U-970
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Represents the transition from Germany’s capital ships to the desperate submarine war of the final years
Condition: All items are original and in good condition for their age, as shown in the photos.
A poignant and rare collection — ideal for serious collectors of U-Boat history, Kriegsmarine memorabilia, or WWII naval history.
HJ Schiessauszeichnung fur Scharfschützen (M1/63)
€150,00Original HJ Schiessauszeichnung fur Scharfschützen (Hitler Youth Shooting Badge for Sharpshooters) badge. Maker marked by M1/63. Tombak. Condition as seen.
Mutterkreuz in Bronze Miniatur (L/11 – Wilhelm Deumer)
€45,00Original Miniatur of the Mutterkreuz in Bronze (Mother’s Cross in Bronze). Maker marked with L/11 for Wilhelm Deumer.
The Mother’s Cross was instituted to award mother’s for their exhibited probity, exemplary motherhood and who raised at least 4 children. The Cross came in 3 grades: Bronze (4 or 5 Children), Silver (6-7) and Gold (8 or more) and was awarded from 1939 until 1945. Complete with ribbon. Condition as seen.
Waffen-SS Soldbuch LSSAH (Discharged 1941, died in 1944)
€395,00Original Soldbuch of SS-Unterscharführer Walter Langfeldt who served with the Leibstandarte-SS Adolf Hitler. Opened in 1940 by the Stabskompanie LSSAH. He was discharged a year later in 1941 being medical unfit. He soon after might have joined the Polizei (traced in the archives) and eventually died during the war on March 9, 1944 at 4 uhr 05 while being part of SS-Stammabteilung Main. Oorlogsspullen.nl is selling two paper documents of him stating this info (https://oorlogsspullen.nl/product/original-wwii-german-leibstandarte-ss-adolf-hitler-documents/) they must have been split some time. Soldbuch in mint condition.
Otto von Bülow – Kommandant of “U-404” (Eichenlaub) (Wartime Signed)
€225,00Original Wartime Signature on a Postcard of Otto von Bülow. Korvettenkäpitan zur See Otto von Bülow (16.10.1911 † 05.01.2006) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on October 20, 1942 as Kapitänleutnant und Kommandant of U-404 and the Eichenlaub on April 26, 1943 as Kapitänleutnant und Kommandant of U-404. Good condition. Edges have been cut.
Creditted with sinking 15 ships (Read more on Otto von Bülow (Wikipedia))
Hellmuth Heye – Kommandant of schwere Kreuzer “Admiral Hipper” & Kleinkampfverbände
€0,01Original Wartime Signature on a Wartime Photo of Hellmuth Heye. Vizeadmiral Hellmuth Heye (09.08.1895 in Beckingen † 10.11.1970 in Mittelheim) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on January 18, 1941 as Kapitän zur See und Kommandant of the schwere Kreuzer “Admiral Hipper”. He was later the Generalreferenten Sonderkampfmittel im OKM and Kommandierenden Admiral der Kleinkampfverbände der Kriegsmarine. Circa A5 Size. Condition as seen. Signed in the bottom left.
Gustav-Siegfried Rödel – Jagdgeschwader 27 (Eichenlaub, 98 Victories!) (Wartime Signed)
€250,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Gustav-Siegfried Rödel. Oberst Gustav-Siegfried Rödel (24.10.1915 in Merseburg † 06.02.1995 in Bonn) earned the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold on July 16, 1942, the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on June 24, 1941 as Oberleutnant und Staffelkapitän of the 4. Staffel/ Jagdgeschwader 27 and the Eichenlaub on June 20, 1943 as Major und Geschwaderkommodore of the Jagdgeschwader 27 (after 78 aerial victories). Postcardsize. Condition as seen.
SA-Wehrmannschaft Uniform Set – SA-Truppführer, Marine/Motor Units
€0,01A rare and complete SA-Wehrmannschaft uniform set, featuring a tunic with the rank of SA-Truppführer. The uniform is fitted with Marine branch shoulderboards and collar tabs for Motor units, both originally period-stitched to the tunic along with the SA armband.
The tunic retains a size stamp and shows traces of a washed-out maker’s label on the inside. The set also includes an SA-Wehrmannschaft greatcoat and matching trousers. The trousers show signs of service use, with replaced buttons and some ink stains, adding to the authentic field-worn character of the ensemble.
This grouping offers an appealing blend of rank, branch, and unit specialization, making it a fine representative example of the SA-Wehrmannschaft. Original stitching to insignia and armband further enhance its desirability to collectors.
Condition as seen. This item is being sold on behalf of a consignor.
A seldom-offered, complete SA-Wehrmannschaft set—ideal for display in a WWII political organization collection or as part of a broader German uniform display.
Shipping might not be final to some countries due weight.
Karl-Heinz Himme – SS-Panzer-Regiment 2 “Das Reich”
€75,00Original Scarce Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Karl-Heinz Himme. SS-Obersturmführer Karl-Heinz Himme (14.10.1919 in Bühle † 16.11.2012 in Leverkusen) earned the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold on September 16, 1943 as SS-Untersturmführer with the 5. Kompanie/ SS-Panzer-Regiment 2 of the 2. SS-Panzer-Division “Das Reich”. Postcardsize. Condition as seen. Rare signature!
Death Card: Waffen-SS Soldier KIA in Untersteiermark, April 1945 (Sniper!)
€125,00Original Death Card (“Sterbebild”) of a Waffen-SS soldier, Killed in Action in April 1945 — was a Sniper according to the letter — after his PAK was disabled, he became a Sniper. Comes with a photo and letter (postwar related to his death). Condition as seen.
Death Card, Photo & Poem: Waffen-SS Soldier KIA Normandy (Most Likely 12. SS-Panzer-Division “HJ”)
€125,00Original Death Card (“Sterbebild”) of a Waffen-SS soldier, who most likely served with the 12. SS-Panzer-Division “Hitlerjugend” (looking to his death card and poem) and was Killed in Action in Le Mesnil-Patry – Normandy. Comes with a photo and poem. Condition as seen.
Hans Behrend – SS-Panzer-Regiment 1 “LSSAH”
€35,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Hans Behrend. SS-Untersturmführer Hans Behrend (24.11.1923 † 12.10.2017) served with the 7. Kompanie/ SS-Panzer-Regiment 1 of the 1. SS-Panzer-Division “LSSAH” during the war. Bit smaller as postcardsize. Condition as seen.
Hubert Meyer – SS-Panzer-Division “LSSAH” & “Hitlerjugend”
€55,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Hubert Meyer. SS-Obersturmbannführer Hubert Meyer (05.12.1913 in Berlin † 16.11.2012 in Leverkusen) earned the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold on May 6, 1943 as SS-Hauptsturmführer with the SS-Panzergrenadier-Regiment 1 “LSSAH” of the 1. SS-Panzer-Division “LAH”. Later served with the 12. SS-Panzer-Division “Hitlerjugend”. Postcardsize. Condition as seen.
Photographs of Adolf Hitler visiting the Tirpitz
€0,01Original 3x (Press) Photographs of Adolf Hitler visiting the Tirpitz. One photo damaged (see condition). Condition as seen. Postcardsizes.
Exceptional & Rare Panzer Grouping – Normandy & Ardennes – Panzer-Regiment 3 of 2. Panzer-Division!
€1.995,00Exceptional & Rare Panzer Grouping – Normandy & Ardennes – Obergefreiter Gärtner, 2. Panzer-Division
A truly outstanding and rare Panzer grouping to Obergefreiter Gärtner, who served with the 8. Kompanie / Panzer-Regiment 3, later the 6. Kompanie / Panzer-Regiment 3, and finally in the closing stages of the war with the Werkstattkompanie. Most significantly, Gärtner fought in Normandy with the infamous 2. Panzer-Division, earning several battle days in July 1944 — a distinction rarely documented so clearly.
In August 1944, during the ferocious fighting in Normandy, he was wounded and subsequently decorated with the Iron Cross 2nd Class (Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse) for his actions. His earlier awards included the Wound Badge in Black (Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz) and the Panzer Assault Badge in Silver (Panzerkampfabzeichen in Silber), both earned before Normandy.
This grouping comes complete with an array of historically significant items:
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Soldbuch with matching Erkennungsmarke (dog tag)
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Wehrpass
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Original award documents for the VWA Schwarz and Panzerkampfabzeichen
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Several documents relating to training and his wounding
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Original recommendation file for the awarding of the Panzerkampfabzeichen in Silber
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Additional paper listing more battle days, including at Hottot, Normandy — matching details in his Soldbuch
Why this grouping stands out:
Groupings to Panzer personnel who fought in Normandy are exceptionally scarce, and this set offers direct, verifiable combat connection to both Normandy and Ardennes operations. The inclusion of the Soldbuch, Wehrpass, matching Erkennungsmarke, award citations, and unique battle day documentation makes this an exceptional historical offering for the advanced collector.
A rare opportunity to acquire a complete, Normandy-provenanced Panzer grouping from one of the most famous German armored divisions of WWII.
Rochus Misch – “The Last Witness” (Führerbunker, Bodyguard of Adolf Hitler)
€75,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Rochus Misch. SS-Untersturmführer Rochus Misch (29.07.1917 † 05.09.2013) served with the 1. SS-Panzer-Division “LSSAH” and afterwards with the Führerbegleitkommando (Führer Escort Command; FBK) as a bodyguard, courier, and telephone operator for Adolf Hitler. Misch was one of the last occupants of the Führerbunker in Berlin, May 1945 where he also witnessed the bodies of Eva & Adolf Hitler as well as the Goebbels family. Condition as seen. Postcardsize.
KIA SS-Soldbuch SS-Panzer-Artillerie-Regiment “Hitlerjugend” (Normandy!)
€1.995,00Original Soldbuch, Stammkarte (and many more documents not photographed) of SS-Sturmmann Helmut Ide, who served as a Funker in the Stabsbatterie II./ SS-Panzer-Artillerie-Regiment 12 of the 12. SS-Panzer-Division “Hitlerjugend”. However, at the age of 17, he was severely wounded during Operation EPSOM on June 26, 1944 when he was hit by Granatsplitter Hals und Brust and would died of his wounds on August 3, 1944 a few days before his 18th birthday! During his time with the Hitlerjugend, he was awarded the Hitlerjugend-Leistungabzeichen in Silber. Soldbuch is complete with photograpg! On the first page in red is written “Gefallen” (Killed in Action).
Stammkarte signed by SS-Untersturmführer Herbert Engemann.
Enveloppe of the Reichskommissar Niederlande (Seyss-Inquart)
€95,00Original (empty) Enveloppe for the Der Reichskommissar für die Besetzten Niederländendischen Gebiete Den Haag, which was Arthur Seyss-Inquart.
SS-Obergruppenführer Arthur Seyss-Inquart (22.07.1892 † 16.10.1946) (22.07.1892 † 16.10.1946) was Austrian Nazi politician who served as Chancellor of Austria in 1938 for two days before the Anschluss. His positions in Nazi Germany included deputy governor to Hans Frank in the General Government of Occupied Poland, and Reichskommissar for the German-occupied Netherlands. In the latter role, he shared responsibility for the deportation of Dutch Jews and the shooting of hostages. At the Nuremberg trials, Seyss-Inquart was found guilty of war crimes and crimes against humanity, sentenced to death, and executed by hanging. Postcardsize. Condition as seen.
Signed Postcard of SS-Obergruppenführer Arthur Seyss-Inquart (Executed by Hanging!)
€750,00Original wartime signed postcard of SS-Obergruppenführer Arthur Seyss-Inquart (22.07.1892 † 16.10.1946) was Austrian Nazi politician who served as Chancellor of Austria in 1938 for two days before the Anschluss. His positions in Nazi Germany included deputy governor to Hans Frank in the General Government of Occupied Poland, and Reichskommissar for the German-occupied Netherlands. In the latter role, he shared responsibility for the deportation of Dutch Jews and the shooting of hostages. At the Nuremberg trials, Seyss-Inquart was found guilty of war crimes and crimes against humanity, sentenced to death, and executed by hanging. Postcardsize. Condition as seen.
Mutterkreuz in Gold – Mother’s Cross in Gold (Friedrich Linden)
€100,00Original Mutterkreuz in Gold (Mother’s Cross in Gold) award in its Etui, maker marked with Friedrich Linden, Lüdenscheid. Condition as seen.
The Mother’s Cross was instituted to award mother’s for their exhibited probity, exemplary motherhood and who raised at least 4 children. The Cross came in 3 grades: Bronze (4 or 5 Children), Silver (6-7) and Gold (8 or more) and was awarded from 1939 until 1945.
Verwundetenabzeichen in Silber (“100” – Buntmetall)
€90,00Original Verwundetenabzeichen in Silber (Wound Badge in Silver), maker marked “100” for Metallwarenfabrik Rudolf Wächtler & Lange. Buntmetall. Condition as seen.
Luftwaffe NCO Nachrichten Visor Cap (Flemish-Made in Occupied Belgium!)
€0,01An outstanding and rare example of a Luftwaffe NCO visor cap for Nachrichten (Signals) personnel, featuring the distinctive gold-brown piping specific to the branch. What sets this cap apart is its occupation-period construction—manufactured in Belgium, most likely Flanders, based on the unmistakable Flemish tailoring style and the classic locally produced Luftwaffe eagle insignia.
This cap is a large size (58½) and shows beautiful, honest wear with a nicely aged patina, reflecting real field or service use without excessive damage. The visor, sweatband, and lining all display period-appropriate materials and construction methods consistent with wartime Flemish-made headgear.
A rarely encountered piece combining Luftwaffe field branch identification with the added historical value of local Flemish manufacture under German occupation—making it a must-have for collectors of foreign-made or occupation-period uniforms.
Condition as shown. A visually striking and historically intriguing cap.
This item is being sold on behalf of a consignor.
German Press Photograph of Reichsführer-SS Heinrich Himmler with SS-GBJ
€125,00Original German Press Photograph of Reichsführer-SS Heinrich Himmler checking out soldiers of a SS-Gebirgsjäger unit. Size: 13x18cm.
German Press Photo: W-SS Prinz Eugen Officer with von Castell
€50,00Original German Press Photo depicting a Waffen-SS officer of the 7. SS-Freiwilligen-Gebirgs-Division “Prinz Eugen” in discussion with foreign officers. Titled “Marsch nach Split” (Croatia). Size 13x18cm. Paper tag largely torn off. Condition as seen.
“LSSAH” Award Document – Later KIA as Officer with 12. SS “Hitlerjugend” in the Ardennes!
€485,00Original Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz (Wound Badge in Black) award document, issued to Emil Löbert, who was wounded in action on April 12, 1941, while serving with the 7. Kompanie / Leibstandarte-SS Adolf Hitler.
Löbert’s military career continued with distinction, eventually attaining the rank of SS-Untersturmführer. He was later killed in action on December 19, 1944 in Büllingen, during the Battle of the Bulge, as an officer with 11. Kompanie / SS-Panzergrenadier-Regiment 26 of the elite 12. SS-Panzer-Division “Hitlerjugend”.
A fascinating and poignant piece with direct ties to both the LSSAH and HJ Division, linking two of the most well-known Waffen-SS formations. Ideal for those collecting documents related to combat history or SS officers who participated in major WWII campaigns.
Comes with (his) photo and Verwundeten in Schwarz! A historically significant document with strong research potential. Condition as shown.
SA/NSDAP Party Sleeve Armband
€0,01Original SA/NSDAP party sleeve armband in overall good but worn condition. Condition as seen.
Studioportrait of Wehrmachtverkehrsdirektion Brussel Personnel
€25,00Original studioportait of a member of the WVD Brüssel (Wehrmachtverkehrsdirektion Brussel). Postcardsize. Condition as seen.