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DDR Medal for Faithful Service in the People’s Police (5 Years)
€20,00The Medal for Faithful Service in the People’s Police (Volkspolizei) – III Class (5 Years) is an early East German decoration awarded for loyal service within the Volkspolizei, the national police force of the German Democratic Republic.
This example dates from the early production period (1955–1959), making it a desirable early Cold War issue.
Description
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Country: German Democratic Republic (DDR)
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Institution: Volkspolizei (People’s Police)
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Class: III Class – 5 Years of Service
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Period: 1955–1959 issue
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Material: Bronze-colored metal
Design:
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Obverse typically features the emblem of the DDR
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Reverse bears inscription referring to faithful service
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Early type with characteristic period details
Ribbon:
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Standard Volkspolizei long service ribbon in green tones
Historical Context
The Volkspolizei was established as the main law enforcement body in East Germany and played a central role in maintaining state control during the early Cold War years.
This III Class medal (5 years) represents the first level of long-service recognition, awarded to personnel who demonstrated loyalty, discipline, and reliability during the formative years of the DDR.
Early examples from 1955–1959 are particularly collectible due to their limited production period and historical significance.
Condition: As seen in the images.
A rare early DDR police decoration, ideal for collectors specializing in Volkspolizei, Cold War history, or East German awards.
Belgian Military Decoration for Long Service (Militair Ereteken voor Dienstanciënniteit)
€20,00Original Belgian Military Decoration for Long Service (Militair Ereteken voor Dienstanciënniteit / Décoration Militaire). The Military Decoration (Militair Ereteken) is an official Belgian military award established by Royal Decree on 22 December 1873. It is awarded to non-commissioned officers and enlisted personnel and exists in two distinct categories, each recognizing different forms of service.
A highly collectible and historically important Belgian decoration, valued for both its longevity and its dual recognition of service and bravery.
Note: You get the second one seen for free (wrong ribbon on it!)
NSKOV (Nationalsozialistische Kriegsopferversorgung) Stickpin
€20,00Original NSKOV(Nationalsozialistische Kriegsopferversorgung), the National Socialist War Victim’s Care, Stickpin. Marked Ges.Gesch. Condition as seen.
Emil Bäuerle – Jäger-Regiment 56 (5. Jäger-Division)
€20,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Emil Bäuerle. Hauptmann der Reserve Emil Bäuerle (10.05.1917 in Neu-Ulm † 16.03.2007 in Neu-Ulm) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on May 4, 1944 as Oberleutnant und Führer of the 8. Kompanie/ Jäger-Regiment 56 of the 5. Jäger-Division. Postcardsize.
Hugo Broch – Jagdgeschwader 54 (A5 Size!)
€20,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Hugo Broch. Feldwebel Hugo Broch (06.01.1922 †) earned the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold on October 17, 1943 and the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on March 12, 1945 as Feldwebel in the 8. Staffel/ Jagdgeschwader 54. Condition as seen. Large Size (A5!).
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.
Michael Hamburger – Grenadier-Regiment 957 (363. Volksgrenadier-Division)
€20,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Michael Hamburger. Feldwebel Michael Hamburger (05.09.1914 in Füssen † 12.08.1989 in Förstern) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on October 4, 1944 as Feldwebel und Zugführer in the 4. Kompanie/ Grenadier-Regiment 957 of the 363. Volksgrenadier-Division. Postcardsize. Condition as seen. Signed on the reverse.
Dries Coolens – 27. SS-Freiwilligen-Grenadier-Division “Langemarck” (Flemish Volunteer)
€20,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Andries „Dries“ Coolens. SS-Oberscharführer Dries Coolens (24.01.1923 in Gent † 04.06.2021) served with the SS-Freiwilligen-Legion “Flandern”, later renamed (after Sturmbrigade “Langemarck”) the 27. SS-Freiwilligen-Grenadier-Division “Langemarck”. Postcardsize. Condition as seen.
NSBO Membership Stickpin
€20,00Original NSBO (Nationalsozialistische Betriebszellenorganisation) Membership Stickpin. Condition as seen.
Photograph of Camo Wanderer W23 Kübel (?)
€20,00Original wartime photograph titled “Unser Kübel” (“Our Kübel”), showing a group of German Wehrmacht soldiers seated in a Wanderer W23 Kübelwagen (?) on a rural road, with farm buildings in the background. The vehicle, featuring field camouflage and distinctive front grille design, is characteristic of the early-war period.
Printed on period photo paper with scalloped edges and light silvering typical of 1940s prints. Excellent tonal contrast and clear detail; overall very good condition.
A fine and authentic field image depicting one of the less common pre-standardized Kübelwagen types used by German forces during the early stages of WWII.
Hermann Eckardt – Panzer-Abteilung 8
€20,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Hermann Eckardt. Feldwebel Hermann Eckardt (04 October 1920 – 16 September 2010) was a highly decorated German Army NCO who distinguished himself as a front-line panzer and anti-tank commander during the final years of the Second World War.
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Deutsches Kreuz in Gold – 12 September 1944, as member of 1./Panzer-Abteilung 8.
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Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes – 28 March 1945, as Feldwebel und Zugführer of 1./Panzerjäger-Abteilung 8, 20. Panzergrenadier-Division.
Background:
Eckardt fought throughout the later campaigns on the Eastern Front. His award of the Knight’s Cross came in recognition of his outstanding leadership and personal bravery as Zugführer, where he directed numerous successful anti-tank actions against overwhelming Soviet forces during the desperate defensive battles of early 1945.
Item Details:
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Format: Postwar photograph, postcard size.
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Signature: Clear original postwar autograph of Feldwebel Hermann Eckardt.
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Condition: Very good, well-preserved.
Collector’s Note:
Eckardt belongs to the relatively small group of late-war NCO Knight’s Cross holders from Panzerjäger units, making his signature particularly scarce and desirable for collectors of Panzer and Eastern Front memorabilia.
Studioportrait of Wehrmachtverkehrsdirektion Brussel Personnel
€20,00Original studioportait of a member of the WVD Brüssel (Wehrmachtverkehrsdirektion Brussel). Postcardsize. Condition as seen.
Sturmabteilung (SA) Reserve II Civil Pin
€20,00Original Sturmabteilung (SA) Reserve II Zivil Abzeichen (Civil Pin). Marked Ges.Gesch. Condition as seen.
Sturmabteilung (SA) Reserve II Civil Pin
€20,00Original Sturmabteilung (SA) Reserve II Zivil Abzeichen (Civil Pin). Marked Ges.Gesch. Condition as seen.
Reichsarbeitsdienst (RAD) Membership’s Pin
€20,00Original Reichsarbeitsdienst Mitgliedsnadel (Reichsarbeitsdienst Membership’s Pin). Maker marked ATH and Ges.Gesch. Condition as seen.
Reichsarbeitsdienst (RAD) Membership’s Pin
€20,00Original Reichsarbeitsdienst Mitgliedsnadel (Reichsarbeitsdienst Membership’s Pin). Maker marked P&L and Ges.Gesch. Condition as seen (notice a smear in the black paint, right).
Studioportrait of Kriegsmarine Sailor wearing the Zerstörerkriegsabzeichen (Gotenhafen)
€20,00Original Studioportrait of a Kriegsmarine sailor wearing the Zerstörerkriegsabzeichen. Taken in Gotenhafen. Postcardsize. Condition as seen.
Arthur Becker-Neetz – Schützen-Regiment 394 (3. Panzer-Division)
€20,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Arthur Becker(-Neetz). Arthur Becker (31.12.1920 † 12.10.2016) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on August 25, 1941 as Unteroffizier und Gruppenführer of the 7. Kompanie/ Schützen-Regiment 394 of the 3. Panzer-Division. Condition as seen. Bit smaller than A5.
Martin Steglich – Grenadier-Regiment 89 & 1221 (Eichenlaub)
€20,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Martin Steglich. Major Martin Steglich (16.07.1915 in Breslau † 20.10.1997 in Waldbröl) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on January 25, 1943 as Oberleutnant und Führer of the I. Bataillon/ Grenadier-Regiment 89 of the 12. Infanterie-Division and the Eichenlaub on April 5, 1945 as Major und Führer of Grenadier-Regiment 1221 of the 180. Infanterie-Division. Condition as seen. Postcardsize.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
Viktor Vitali – Fallschirmjäger-Regiment 4
€20,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Viktor Vitali. Oberleutnant Viktor Vitali (03.04.1920 † 06.01.2012) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on April 30, 1945 as Leutnant und Zugführer in the 5. Kompanie/ Fallschirmjäger-Regiment 4 of the 1. Fallschirmjäger-Division. Good condition. Postcardsize.
Heinz Beutler – Panzer-Regiment 2
€20,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Heinz Beutler. Oberleutnant Heinz Beutler (23.12.1915 † 26.09.2010) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on February 14, 1942 as Oberleutnant und Chef of the 3. Kompanie/ Panzer-Regiment 2 of the 16. Panzer-Division.
Artur Lorfing – Grenadier-Regiment 956 (362. Infanterie-Division)
€20,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Artur Lorfing. Obergefreiter Artur Lorfing (23.05.1922 in Groß Schirrau † 12.09.2015 in Bochum) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on May 9, 1945 as Obergefreiter in the 1. Kompanie/ Grenadier-Regiment 956 of the 362. Infanterie-Division. Condition as seen. Large A5 size.
Johannes Eikmeier – Reiter-Regiment 32 (3. Kavallerie-Brigade)
€20,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Johannes “Hans” Eikmeier. Major Johannes Eikmeier (03.12.1918 † 05.09.2012) earned the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold on January 25, 1943 as Oberleutnant in the Aufklärungs-Abteilung 120 and the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on September 30, 1944 as Rittmeiter und Führer with II. Bataillon/ Reiter-Regiment 32 of the 3. Kavallerie-Brigade. Good condition. Postcardsize.
August Kaminski – schwere Panzerjäger-Abteilung 655
€20,00Original 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. Postcardsize. Condition as seen.
Werner Grodde – Artillerie-Regiment 13 (L) (13. Feld-Division)
€20,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Werner Grodde. Hauptmann Werner Grodde (22.07.1914 in Genditten † 07.10.2003 in Brüggen) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on April 6, 1944 as Hauptmann und Kommandeur of the II. Abteilung/ Artillerie-Regiment 13 (L) of the 13. Feld-Division (L). Size: 11,3x17cm.
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.
Bruno Belz – Panzer-Grenadier-Regiment 25 (12. Panzer-Division)
€20,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Bruno Belz. Hauptmann Bruno Belz (05.05.1916 † 08.02.1991) earned the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold on March 6, 1943 with Stabskompanie/ Panzer-Grenadier-Regiment 25 and the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on April 30, 1945 as Oberleutnant und Chef of the 3. Kompanie/ Panzer-Grenadier-Regiment 25 of the 12. Panzer-Division.
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.
Josef Rhein – Grenadier-Regiment 530 (299. Infanterie-Division)
€20,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Josef Rhein. Major Josef Rhein (08.05.1917 † 15.02.2005) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on February 23, 1944 as Hauptmann und Kommandeur of the I. Bataillon/ Grenadier-Regiment 530 of the 299. Infanterie-Division.
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.
Josef Rhein – Grenadier-Regiment 530 (299. Infanterie-Division)
€20,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Josef Rhein. Major Josef Rhein (08.05.1917 † 15.02.2005) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on February 23, 1944 as Hauptmann und Kommandeur of the I. Bataillon/ Grenadier-Regiment 530 of the 299. Infanterie-Division.
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.
Willi Wechsung – Grenadier-Regiment 426 (126. Infanterie-Division)
€20,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Willi Wechsung. Oberleutnant Willi Wechsung (29.12.1913 in Lockhausen † 22.03.2001 in Osnabrück) earned the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold on June 26, 1942 with Infanterie-Regiment 426 and the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on October 1, 1943 as Oberleutnant und Chef of the 1. Kompanie/ Grenadier-Regiment 426 of the 126. Infanterie-Division.
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.
Eberhard Pasternack – Infanterie-Regiment 506 (291. Infanterie-Division)
€20,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Eberhard Pasternack. Major Eberhard Pasternack (25.11.1914 in Wiltschin † 15.12.1996 in Brauneberg) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on September 22, 1941 as Oberleutnant und Führer of the 7. Kompanie/ Infanterie-Regiment 506 of the 291. Infanterie-Division.
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.
Walther Schindler – Grenadier-Regiment 106 (15. Infanterie-Division)
€20,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Walther Schindler. Major Walther Schindler (29.06.1917 † 31.05.2006) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on May 4, 1944 as Rittmeister und Kommandeur of the III. Bataillon/ Grenadier-Regiment 106 of the 15. Infanterie-Division.
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.
Fritz Runge – Grenadier-Regiment 532 (383. Infanterie-Division)
€20,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Fritz Runge. Oberleutnant Fritz Runge (06.04.1908 † 16.09.1990) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on November 2, 1943 as Leutnant und Führer of the II. Bataillon/ Grenadier-Regiment 532 of the 383. Infanterie-Division and the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold on October 3, 1944 as Oberleutnant with the 8. Kompanie/ Grenadier-Regiment 532.
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.
Kurt Dix – Grenadier-Regiment 510 (293. Infanterie-Division)
€20,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Kurt Dix. Feldwebel Kurt Dix (29.08.1908 in Zeitz † 30.07.1994 in Schenefeld) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on March 31, 1943 as Feldwebel und Kompanie-Truppführer of 2. Kompanie/ Grenadier-Regiment 510 of the 293. Infanterie-Division.
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.
Rudolf Smollich – Füsilier-Bataillon 168 (168. Infanterie-Division)
€20,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Rudolf Smollich. Hauptmann Rudolf Smollich (03.09.1913 in Langendorf † 09.09.1998 in Wiesbaden) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on November 16, 1944 as Oberleutnant und Führer of the Füsilier-Bataillon 168 of the 168. Infanterie-Division.
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.
Eugen Sonntag – Grenadier-Regiment 117 (98. Infanterie-Division)
€20,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Eugen Sonntag. Hauptmann Eugen Sonntag (06.03.1911 in Münchenreute † 2003) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on December 9, 1944 as Hauptmann und Kommandeur of the I. Bataillon/ Grenadier-Regiment 117 of the 98. Infanterie-Division.
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.
Eugen Sonntag – Grenadier-Regiment 117 (98. Infanterie-Division)
€20,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Eugen Sonntag. Hauptmann Eugen Sonntag (06.03.1911 in Münchenreute † 2003) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on December 9, 1944 as Hauptmann und Kommandeur of the I. Bataillon/ Grenadier-Regiment 117 of the 98. Infanterie-Division.
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.
Anton Wehinger – Grenadier-Regiment 578 (305. Infanterie-Division)
€20,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Anton Wehinger. Oberleutnant Anton Wehinger (13.01.1921 in Pfohren-Donaueschingen † 15.05.2012 in Donaueschingen) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on January 9, 1945 as Oberleutnant und Chef of the 1. Kompanie/ Grenadier-Regiment 578 of the 305. Infanterie-Division.
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.
Gerhard Beier – Panzerjäger-Kompanie 1193 (93. Infanterie-Division)
€20,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Gerhard Beier. Leutnant Gerhard Beier (11.12.1919 in Damerow-Belgard † 17.11.2005 in Berlin) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on March 17, 1945 as Leutnant und Führer of the Panzerjäger-Kompanie 1193 of the 93. Infanterie-Division.
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.
Jozef-Georg Mulzer – Pionier-Bataillon 195 (95. Infanterie-Division) (Eichenlaub)
€20,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Josef-Georg Mulzer. Major Josef-Georg Mulzer (15.04.1915 † 21.01.2011) earned the Ritterkreuz on September 7, 1943 as Major und Kommandeur of the Pionier-Bataillon 195 and the Eichenlaub on January 10, 1944 as Major und Kommandeur of the Pionier-Bataillon 195 of the 95. Infanterie-Division.
Knight’s Cross: “Major Mulzer fought with his Pionier-Bataillon in the sector of the 95. Infanterie-Division during the fighting for the Orel salient in mid-1943. In this time he and his men cleaned up numerous Soviet penetrations via energetic counterattacks and, on one occasion, he recaptured a commanding height in an attack launched on his own initiative. Mulzer would receive the Knight’s Cross for these actions.”
Oakleaves: “Near the end of 1943 the Pionier-Bataillon 195 occupied a defensive sector west of Bobruisk. Following an artillery barrage the Soviets attacked this sector with significant forces on a broad front. With his last reserves, namely soldiers from his staff as well as some drivers, Major Mulzer was able to eject the Soviet soldiers from his position and bring the attack in his sector to a halt. Meanwhile however the Soviets had managed to break through in the right neighbouring sector, and from here they threatened to roll up the whole Division’s frontline. Mulzer quickly recognized this danger and, assembling as many soldiers as could be spared, he launched a flank attack against this new opposing force. After a short but violent battle, the Soviets here fled after having suffered heavy losses. Major Mulzer then threw up a temporary defensive front and was able to hold it against all new hostile breakthrough attempts until the arrival of reinforcements. Through his bravery and decisiveness, Mulzer had thus averted a great danger for the whole German frontline west of Bobruisk. He would thus be awarded the Oakleaves to his Knight’s Cross.”
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.
Karl-Heinz Knollmann – Grenadier-Regiment 45 (21. Infanterie-Division)
€20,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Karl-Heinz Knollmann. Oberleutnant der Reserve Karl-Heinz Knollmann (28.05.1918 † 02.02.2010) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on March 21, 1944 as Leutnant der Reserve with Grenadier-Regiment 45 of the 21. Infanterie-Division.
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.
Hansgeorg Bätcher – Kampfgeschwader 4 & 100 (Eichenlaub)
€20,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Hansgeorg Bätcher. Major Hansgeorg Bätcher (13.01.1914 in Finsterwalde † 23.04.2002 in Uelzen) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on December 21, 1942 as Hauptmann und Staffelkapitän of 1. Staffel/ Kampfgeschwader 100 and the Eichenlaub on March 24, 1944 as Major und Kommandeur of the I. Gruppe/ Kampfgeschwader 4 “General Wever”.
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.
Erwin-Peter Diekwisch – Sturzkampfgeschwader 1
€20,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Erwin-Peter Diekwisch. Hauptmann Erwin-Peter Diekwisch (12.08.1920 † 20.08.2013) earned the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold on May 27, 1942 and the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on October 15, 1942 as Leutnant und Flugzeugführer in the 9. Staffel/ Sturzkampfgeschwader 1.
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.