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RADwJ Stabsführerin Rank Brooch – Gold-Coloured
€125,00An interesting German WWII Reich Labour Service for Female Youth (RADwJ) Stabsführerin rank brooch, featuring the characteristic mobile swastika above a pair of wheat sheaves, enclosed within a circular border.
The brooch displays a gold-coloured finish with a smooth outer rim, consistent with the Stabsführerin rank insignia. The reverse is fitted with a horizontal pin fastening.
The piece retains its original character, with visible age-related patina and surface wear. The reverse shows the pin assembly, while no maker’s mark is clearly visible in the supplied photographs.
A distinctive item for collectors of Third Reich insignia, RADwJ badges and German WWII female service uniforms.
Historical Background
The RADwJ was the female branch of the German Reich Labour Service. Its members undertook agricultural, domestic and other labour duties within an organisation shaped by National Socialist ideology.
The organisation used distinctive rank insignia to identify leadership positions. This Stabsführerin brooch represents one of the leadership ranks within the female labour service hierarchy.
Condition
The brooch displays visible age-related wear and patina, including surface discolouration and areas of finish variation. The central design remains clearly visible. The pin assembly is present; its functionality should be checked before sale.
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1936 Marine-SA Sachsen Laboe Monument Dedication Badge – Hermann Aurich
€125,00Original rare period German Marine-SA badge commemorating an event or gathering associated with the Marine-SA Sachsen in 1936. The oval badge features a detailed cityscape of Dresden alongside a maritime scene, with the inscription “Dresden–Laboe 1936” and “Marine-SA Sachsen”.
The reverse retains its original horizontal pin attachment and a circular maker’s mark (marked AURICH, DRESDEN.).
An interesting pre-war German event badge for collectors of Marine-SA and regional event memorabilia.
Condition: Shows age-related wear and surface marks. Please examine the photographs carefully.
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3. Landesbauerntag Westfalen Badge – Detmold, 27–29 August 1936
€45,00Original German commemorative event badge for the 3rd Landesbauerntag Westfalen, held in Detmold from 27–29 August 1936.
The attractive shield-shaped badge features a central monument topped by a figure, flanked by a sheaf of wheat and a sword. The front bears the Gothic inscription “3. Landesbauerntag Westfalen”, with “Detmold 27.–29.8.36” below.
The reverse is stamped Paulmann & Crone, Lüdenscheid, and retains its original horizontal pin attachment.
An interesting pre-war German event badge for collectors of Third Reich-era memorabilia and regional agricultural gathering badges.
Condition: Age-related wear and surface marks; please see photographs.
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Commemorative Badge – 5th Reichskriegertag des Kyffhäuserbundes, Kassel 1935
€25,00Original commemorative badge for the 5. Deutscher Reichskriegertag des Kyffhäuserbundes, held in Kassel, Germany, from 6–8 July 1935.
The circular badge features a detailed memorial design surrounded by Gothic lettering. The reverse retains its original horizontal pin attachment.
An interesting piece of German historical event memorabilia from the 1930s, suitable for collectors of period badges and veterans’ association material.
Condition: Shows age-related wear and surface discolouration.
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SA Badge – Aufmarsch Gruppe Nordmark, Kiel, 7 May 1933
€45,00Original German commemorative badge issued for the SA-Aufmarsch der Gruppe Nordmark, held in Kiel on 7 May 1933.
The shield-shaped badge features a detailed relief of a German naval warship at sea. The raised inscription reads „S.A. Aufmarsch Gruppe Nordmark“, with „7. Mai 1933 – Kiel“ and a swastika at the bottom.
The reverse retains its vertical pin attachment and circular mounting plate.
An early Third Reich event badge associated with the SA’s regional rally in northern Germany.
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Kriegsopfer- und Frontsoldatentag – Herne 1933 – German Commemorative Badge
€15,00Original German commemorative event badge marked “Herne 1933”, associated with the Kriegsopfer- und Frontsoldatentag (War Victims’ and Front Soldiers’ Day).
The shield-shaped badge features an architectural motif at the top and a central memorial design surrounded by an inscription referring to the event. It is finished in gold-coloured metal and retains its vertical reverse pin attachment.
Condition: Shows considerable age-related wear, oxidation and loss of finish. The reverse has substantial discolouration and residue around the pin area. The pin is present. Please study the photographs carefully for the exact condition.
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“Stadt und Land Hand in Hand” – German Harvest Festival Badge, July 1933
€25,00Original German commemorative badge issued for the Deutscher Erntetag (German Harvest Day) in July 1933.
The octagonal badge bears the inscription “Stadt und Land – Hand in Hand” (“Town and Countryside – Hand in Hand”), with a central swastika and agricultural imagery representing the relationship between urban and rural communities. The date July 1933 appears at the bottom.
The badge is made of gold-coloured metal and retains its original long, vertical pin fastening on the reverse.
Condition: Shows age-related wear, surface scratches, oxidation and areas of finish loss. The pin is present.
An early Third Reich commemorative badge associated with the agricultural propaganda and public events of 1933. The design and event identification are supported by specialist dealer listings.
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SA Gruppe Nordmark – “Nordmark Voran” Kiel Rally Badge, 25–26 May 1935
€60,00Original German SA commemorative badge issued for the Nordmark rally in Kiel on 25–26 May 1935.
The badge features a spread-winged eagle above a vertical sword, superimposed over a swastika and surrounded by an oak-leaf wreath. The sword bears the inscription “NORDMARK VORAN”, while the adjoining arms display “KIEL” and the event date “25.26.5.35”.
The reverse features a vertically mounted pin attachment.
Condition: Shows visible oxidation, age-related wear and discolouration, with areas of wear to the original bronze-coloured finish. The reverse pin attachment is present. Please examine the photographs carefully for the precise condition.
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NSDAP Badge – Sachsentreffen 1933
€40,00Original commemorative badge for the NSDAP Sachsentreffen of 1933.
The oval, gold-coloured badge features a detailed depiction of the Völkerschlachtdenkmal in Leipzig, surrounded by a decorative wreath border. The inscription reads „Sachsentreffen – N.S.D.A.P. – 1933“, with a large swastika at the bottom.
Condition: Noticeable age-related wear, oxidation and loss of finish, particularly on the reverse. Pin most likely repaired?
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Fränkisches Bauerntreffen Ansbach – 7 November 1933 Event Badge
€45,00Original period German commemorative event badge for the Fränkisches Bauerntreffen (Franconian Farmers’ Meeting) held in Ansbach on 7 November 1933.
The shield-shaped badge features a striking design incorporating a sheaf of wheat, a sword and radiating lines. The reverse retains its original horizontal pin attachment.
An interesting early Third Reich period event badge, suitable for collectors of German historical memorabilia and political event badges of the 1930s. Comparable examples have appeared in established militaria auctions.
Condition: Shows age-related wear and surface marks. Please examine the photographs carefully.
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SA Badge – 2. Nordmark-Treffen – 23–24 May 1936 (Paulmann & Crone, Lüdenscheid)
€50,00Original German event badge commemorating the 2nd Nordmark-Treffen, held on 23–24 May 1936.
The badge features a striking design with a flying eagle above three uniformed figures representing different formations, with the event title and dates displayed below. The reverse is maker-marked Paulmann & Crone, Lüdenscheid, and retains its original horizontal pin attachment.
Condition: Shows surface wear and age-related marks. Please examine the photographs carefully.
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NSDAP Badge – 10 Years Gau Osthannover, 1925–1935
€45,00Original commemorative badge celebrating the 10th anniversary of Gau Osthannover (1925–1935), issued for the Gautag 1935.
The red circular badge features a white depiction of the traditional Hanoverian rearing horse, with a rider holding a sword. The surrounding inscription reads „Zehn Jahre Gau Osthannover 1925–1935“, with „Gautag 1935“ below, flanked by two swastikas.
The reverse retains its original horizontal pin attachment.
Condition: Visible surface wear and scratches consistent with age.
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SA Event Badge – 1. SA-Motorrad-Fußball-Wettspiel – Castrop-Rauxel-Nord, 1933
€75,00Original German SA commemorative event badge for the 1st SA Motorcycle Football Competition, held on 3 September 1933 in Castrop-Rauxel-Nord.
The rectangular, shield-shaped badge features a motorcyclist, a football-related event inscription and a swastika design. The reverse bears the event details, including the date and location.
An early 1933 event badge of historical interest to collectors of German political and paramilitary memorabilia.
Condition: Visible age-related wear and surface marks; please see photographs.
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SA Badge – Wettkampftage der SA-Gruppe Niedersachsen, 1936
€30,00Original German event badge issued for the Wettkampftage der SA-Gruppe Niedersachsen, held on 26–27 September 1936 in Braunschweig.
The striking, irregularly shaped badge features a large eagle above a sword and decorative wreath, with the inscription „Wettkampftage der SA-Gruppe Niedersachsen 1936“. The design incorporates the crossed horse heads associated with the coat of arms of Lower Saxony.
The reverse retains its original vertical pin attachment.
Condition: Heavy oxidation, discolouration and surface wear.
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“Tag der Deutschen Arbeit” Badge – Factory Motif – Third Reich Period
€20,00Original German Tag der Deutschen Arbeit commemorative badge from the Third Reich period.
The shield-shaped badge features a detailed industrial scene depicting a factory complex beneath a radiant sun and swastika emblem. The inscription reads “Tag der Deutschen Arbeit”, commemorating the National Socialist regime’s officially designated German Labour Day.
The reverse features a vertically arranged pin attachment and raised design details.
Condition: Shows age-related wear, oxidation, discolouration and areas of wear to the gold-coloured finish. The pin attachment appears to be present. Please examine the photographs carefully for the exact condition.
An interesting period event badge for collectors of German political and labour-related insignia from the 1930s.
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Stahlhelm Badge – XII. Reichsfrontsoldatentag, Breslau, 1931
€35,00Original commemorative badge for the 12th Reichsfrontsoldatentag of the Stahlhelm, Bund der Frontsoldaten, held in Breslau on 30–31 May 1931. The badge also commemorates the 3. Reichsfahrt.
The striking design features a German eagle above a steel helmet, with an Iron Cross and banners bearing the inscriptions „XII. R.F.S.T.“ and „30./31. Mai Breslau 1931“.
An interesting commemorative badge from the Weimar Republic period, associated with one of Germany’s major First World War veterans’ organisations.
Condition: Noticeable oxidation, discolouration and surface wear. The reverse pin is broken.
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NSDAP Gau-Tag Badge – Süd-Hannover–Braunschweig, 1938
€30,00Original commemorative badge issued for the NSDAP Gau-Tag held in Hannover from 9–12 June 1938.
The shield-shaped badge features a black eagle above six regional coats of arms, with the inscriptions “GAU-TAG 9–12.6.1938” and “SÜD-HANNOVER – BRAUNSCHWEIG”. The design is woven in multiple colours and mounted in a gold-coloured metal frame.
The reverse retains its horizontal pin attachment.
Condition: Visible wear and discolouration to the frame and fabric edges.
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German Labour Day Badge – Deutscher Tag der Arbeit, May 1935 (NSBO)
€30,00Original German commemorative badge for the Tag der Arbeit (Day of Labour), 1 May 1935. NSBO (Nationalsozialistische Betriebszellenorganisation),.
The gold-coloured, shield-shaped badge features a striking design of clasped hands beneath a swastika flag, with radiating sunbeams in the background. The raised inscription reads „Deutschen Tag der Arbeit – Mai 1935“. The reverse retains its vertical pin attachment.
An interesting period badge documenting the Labour Day celebrations organised under the Nazi regime in 1935.
Condition: Visible age-related wear, surface marks and discolouration, particularly on the reverse.
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“Deutsch die Saar” Badge – Mannheim, 2 June 1934 – Saar Campaign
€30,00Original German commemorative badge issued in Mannheim on 2 June 1934, associated with the “Deutsch die Saar” campaign advocating the return of the Saar Territory to Germany.
The circular badge features a rising sun with a swastika at its centre. The inscription reads “Deutsch die Saar”, with “Mannheim 2.6.34” below, identifying the location and date of issue.
The badge is made of silver-coloured metal with a raised design and a horizontal pin attachment on the reverse.
Condition: Shows age-related wear, discolouration and areas of finish loss. The reverse pin attachment is present. Please examine the photographs carefully for the exact condition.
An interesting historical event badge documenting the political campaign surrounding the Saar Territory in the period before the January 1935 Saar referendum.
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WHW Christmas Donation Badge 1933 – “Weihnachten in jedem deutschen Haus – Wir helfen”
€15,00Original German Winterhilfswerk (WHW) donation badge from the 1933 Christmas collection, bearing the inscription “Weihnachten in jedem deutschen Haus – Wir helfen” (“Christmas in Every German Home – We Help”).
The badge features a house and fir tree within a decorative border bearing the German inscription. It was issued during the early period of the Winterhilfswerk des Deutschen Volkes, the National Socialist winter relief organisation. Examples of this design are documented as part of the December 1933 Reich street collection.
The badge is made of pressed sheet metal and retains its horizontal pin fastening on the reverse. It displays age-related wear and surface imperfections consistent with its age.
Condition: Shows age-related wear, surface scratches, oxidation and areas of finish loss. The pin attachment is present. Please examine the photographs carefully for the exact condition.
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“Deutsch ist die Saar” 1934 – Saar Plebiscite Commemorative Badge
€20,00Original German commemorative badge from 1934, associated with the campaign surrounding the Saar plebiscite of 13 January 1935.
The octagonal, bronze-coloured badge features an eagle above a swastika, with two hands clasping beneath it. One wrist is shown with a broken chain, symbolising the campaign for the Saar territory to return to Germany.
The badge bears the inscriptions:
- “Deutsch ist die Saar” — The Saar is German
- “1934”
- “Des Deutschen Ehre ist die Treue” — The German’s honour is loyalty
The design is attributed to medal artist Richard Klein and features his initials, RK. The badge is made of metal and retains its original horizontal pin fastening on the reverse. The design and inscriptions are documented in the collection of the Paris Museums.
Condition: Shows age-related wear, surface scratches, oxidation and areas of finish loss. The pin fastening is present.
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WHW 1936/37 – “Wir helfen dem Führer” – Gau Ost-Hannover – Donation Badge
€10,00Original German Winterhilfswerk (WHW) donation badge from the 1936/37 campaign, issued for Gau Ost-Hannover.
The circular badge depicts a running figure carrying a shield bearing the WHW emblem. The surrounding inscription reads “Wir helfen dem Führer”, with “WHW 1936/37” beneath the central design and “Gau Ost-Hannover” along the lower edge.
The badge is made of metal with a silver-coloured finish and retains its original horizontal pin attachment on the reverse.
Condition: Shows age-related wear, surface scratches, oxidation and areas of finish loss. The pin attachment is present. Please examine the photographs carefully for the exact condition.
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Commemorative Badge – 5th Reichskriegertag, Kassel 1935
€25,00Original commemorative badge for the 5. Deutscher Reichskriegertag des Kyffhäuserbundes, held in Kassel, Germany, from 6–8 July 1935.
The circular badge features a detailed memorial design surrounded by Gothic lettering. The reverse retains its original horizontal pin attachment.
An interesting piece of German historical event memorabilia from the 1930s, suitable for collectors of period badges and veterans’ association material.
Condition: Shows age-related wear and surface discolouration.
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VDA – “Fest der Deutschen Schule” – German Commemorative Badge
€20,00Original German VDA (Volksbund für das Deutschtum im Ausland) “Fest der Deutschen Schule” commemorative badge from the Third Reich period.
The circular badge features a stylised flower motif above a decorative banner bearing the inscription “Fest der deutschen Schule”. The lower section displays the VDA emblem within a circular border.
The badge is made of stamped metal and retains its original horizontal pin attachment on the reverse.
Condition: Good overall appearance, with age-related wear, surface marks and some oxidation around the edges and reverse. The pin attachment is present. Please examine the photographs carefully for the exact condition.
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HJ Deutsches Jugendfest 1937 – Silver-Plated Event Badge
€15,00Original German Deutsches Jugendfest 1937 commemorative badge from the Third Reich period.
The badge features a prominent eagle with outstretched wings above the Hitlerjugend diamond emblem, with the inscription “Deutsches Jugendfest 1937” around the lower edge. Manufactured from stamped metal with a silver-coloured finish, it was worn as an event badge.
The reverse retains its horizontal pin attachment.
Condition: Visible oxidation, age-related wear and areas of loss to the original silver-coloured finish, particularly on the reverse. The pin is present. Please examine the photographs carefully for the exact condition.
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WHW Badge – „Wir kämpfen gegen Hunger und Kälte”, 1933–1934
€12,50Original Winterhilfswerk (WHW) commemorative donation badge from the first Winter Relief campaign of 1933–1934. The badge was distributed during the Reich-wide street collections (Reichsstraßensammlung) on 24–25 March 1934.
The circular, silver-toned badge features a detailed German eagle with outstretched wings and a swastika emblem. The surrounding inscription reads „Wir kämpfen gegen Hunger und Kälte“, with „1933–34“ at the bottom.
The reverse retains its original horizontal pin attachment.
An early WHW donation badge from the inaugural 1933–1934 campaign, representing an interesting addition to a collection of Third Reich-era fundraising and commemorative badges.
Condition: Visible age-related wear, surface marks and areas of discolouration.
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“Deutsch ist die Saar” 1934 – Saar Plebiscite Commemorative Badge
€20,00Original German commemorative badge from 1934, associated with the campaign surrounding the Saar plebiscite of 13 January 1935.
The octagonal, bronze-coloured badge features an eagle above a swastika, with two hands clasping beneath it. One wrist is shown with a broken chain, symbolising the campaign for the Saar territory to return to Germany.
The badge bears the inscriptions:
- “Deutsch ist die Saar” — The Saar is German
- “1934”
- “Des Deutschen Ehre ist die Treue” — The German’s honour is loyalty
The design is attributed to medal artist Richard Klein and features his initials, RK. The badge is made of metal and retains its original horizontal pin fastening on the reverse. The design and inscriptions are documented in the collection of the Paris Museums.
Condition: Shows age-related wear, surface scratches, oxidation and areas of finish loss. The pin fastening is present.
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DAF Sportappell der Betriebe 1938 – German Factory Sports Badge – RZM M9/25
€20,00Original German Deutsche Arbeitsfront (DAF) “Sportappell der Betriebe 1938” commemorative badge, issued in connection with workplace sporting activities during the Third Reich period.
The circular badge depicts an athletic man holding a ball in front of an industrial factory complex. To the left is the DAF emblem, featuring a swastika within a cogwheel. The date 1938 appears below the emblem.
The reverse is marked “Richard Sieper & Söhne, Lüdenscheid” and “RZM M9/25”, identifying the manufacturer. The badge is made of period plastic and retains its original vertical pin attachment.
Condition: Shows age-related wear, surface marks and some discolouration. The reverse retains its maker’s markings and pin attachment. Please examine the photographs carefully for the exact condition. Sides seem to have received a cut.
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Kriegsmarine – Marine-Volkswoche Kiel 1935 – Commemorative Badge
€30,00Original commemorative badge issued for the Marine-Volkswoche in Kiel, 11–16 June 1935.
The vertically oval badge features a stylised architectural monument with radiating lines. The raised inscription reads “Marine-Volkswoche 1935 Kiel”, commemorating this public naval event.
The reverse retains its original pin fastening, with visible corrosion around the attachment point.
Condition: Shows age-related wear, scratches, oxidation and areas of finish loss. The pin fastening is present.
The Marine-Volkswoche was organised to give the public an insight into the German Navy through ship visits, demonstrations and other events. It also formed part of the regime’s public presentation of German naval rearmament.
Wehrpass & Award Doc Grouping (Nice Variants!) – Sanitäts-Feldwebel – Feldzeug-Bataillon 16
€295,00A very interesting original Wehrmacht Wehrpass and award grouping belonging to Sanitäts-Feldwebel Reinhold Kupka, born 25 February 1913 in Kiel, with an extensive wartime service record, Eastern Front combat entries and several original award documents.
The Wehrpass contains an original mounted portrait photograph and Kupka’s handwritten signature, together with extensive entries documenting his military career from the pre-war period through the Second World War. His recorded civilian occupation was Kaufmann / Verkäufer.
The service entries include:
- Sanitäts-Ersatz-Abteilung 10, Neumünster
- 1. Kompanie/ Feldzeug-Bataillon 16
- Ortslazarett Neumünster (June 1945!)
The Feldzeug-Bataillon 16 was a Heerestruppe unit responsible for the maintenance, repair and distribution of military equipment. It was formed in Hamburg in October 1940 and served on the Eastern Front from 1941, including operations in southern Russia.
Eastern Front service
The Wehrpass contains particularly valuable combat entries.
- Abwehrkämpfe im Donetzbecken
- Durchbruch und Verfolgung im Donezbecken und gegen den unteren Don
- Schlacht um Rostow und Bataisk
- Verfolgung über den unteren Don und Einnahme von Krasnodar
- Durchbruchskämpfe im westlichen Kaukasus und Eroberung von Noworossijsk
- Stellungen vor Winterstellung bei Noworossijsk
These entries place Kupka’s service firmly within the major 1942 Southern Front campaign, including the advance through the Don basin and into the Caucasus region. The 16. Infanterie-Division (mot.) was operating in the southern sector during this period, advancing through Voronezh and subsequently toward the Caucasus.
Award documents
Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse
Awarded to Unteroffizier Reinhold Kupka, serving with 1./Feldzeug-Bataillon 16, on 22 April 1942 at the Divisional Command Post. The certificate is signed by the divisional commander and bears the original divisional seal. The document represents Kupka’s first-class combat decoration from his service on the Eastern Front.
Medaille Winterschlacht im Osten 1941/42
This original certificate records the award of the Medaille Winterschlacht im Osten 1941/42 (Ostmedaille) to Sanitäts-Unteroffizier Reinhold Kupka, dated 5 February 1943. The certificate carries the original period unit stamp and certification signature, and documents Kupka’s participation in the 1941/42 winter campaign on the Eastern Front.
Kriegsverdienstkreuz 2. Klasse mit Schwertern
Awarded to Sanitäts-Feldwebel Reinhold Kupka of 3./Sanitäts-Ersatz- und Ausbildungs-Abteilung 10, this certificate is dated Hamburg, 30 January 1945. It was issued under the authority of the Stellvertretenden Kommandierenden General des X. Armeekorps und Befehlshaber im Wehrkreis X, General der Infanterie Wilhelm Wetzel, and carries the original certification of the responsible medical officer. This late-war award adds an interesting second phase to Kupka’s military career, following his earlier Eastern Front service.
Condition: Original period condition with age toning, handling wear, staining and some wear to the Wehrpass cover and individual documents. The Wehrpass remains very well populated, with the original photograph, handwritten entries, stamps and signatures retained. The award certificates show normal age-related toning and minor handling/storage wear.
Wehrpass, 3x Award Docs & Photos – Infanterie-Regiment 21 (17. Infanterie-Division)
€250,00Offered is an original grouping belonging to Gefreiter Georg Kleemann, born 21 September 1920 in Neuenberg, Kreis Hochstadt, including his original Wehrpass with mounted portrait photograph and handwritten signature, original award documents, Arbeitsbuch, several original period photographs, and additional service paperwork. The Wehrpass provides a detailed record of his service with 11. Kompanie/ Infanterie-Regiment 21, and his participation in the opening campaign on the Eastern Front in 1941.
His combat record is particularly interesting, documenting the 7. Feldzug gegen Russland from 22 June 1941, including the fighting in the Bialystok–Slonim area, the advance through the Bialowiezer Forest, the Battle of Smolensk, fighting west of Dorogobusch, the defensive battles at Jelnja and Smolensk, and the subsequent advance toward the Desna and Ugra. The detailed typed combat insert provides an excellent contemporary record of his movements and operations with the regiment. Infanterie-Regiment 21 was part of the 17. Infanterie-Division, which entered the Eastern Front with XIII. Armeekorps and 4. Armee in June 1941.
The Wehrpass also records a wound sustained on 12 August 1941, during the fighting in the East, for which he was subsequently awarded the Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz. His award record further documents the Infanterie-Sturmabzeichen, Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse and later the Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz, making this a very well-documented combat record from the 1941 campaign.
Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse
An original Zweitschrift (second issue) of the certificate for Gefreiter Georg Kleemann, 11./Infanterie-Regiment 21, dated im Felde, den 21. Oktober 1941. The document awards the Iron Cross 2nd Class (Eisernes Kreuz II. Klasse) and bears the original divisional stamp. The certificate is signed by Generalmajor Gustav-Adolf von Zangen, Kommandeur der 17. Infanterie-Division. As this is explicitly a Zweitschrift, the later signature of von Zangen is historically consistent and should not be confused with the commander of the division at the original date of award.
Infanterie-Sturmabzeichen in Silber
The original Infanterie-Sturmabzeichen in Silber certificate was awarded to Gefreiter Georg Kleemann of 11./Infanterie-Regiment 21, dated 20 September 1941 in the field. The certificate carries the original regimental stamp and is signed by Oberstleutnant und Regimentskommandeur Theodor Preu (DKIG+RK!). The award fits directly into the documented sequence of Kleemann’s intensive frontline service during the 1941 Eastern Front campaign, shortly after the battles around Smolensk and Jelnja.
Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz
The original Besitzzeugnis für das Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz records that Gefreiter Georg Kleemann, serving with 11./Infanterie-Regiment 21, received the black grade of the Verwundetenabzeichen on the basis of a single wound sustained on 12 August 1941. The certificate was issued on 11 October 1941 and is signed by the Major und Kommandeur III./Infanterie-Regiment 21. This document is particularly interesting when paired with the Wehrpass, where the wound and subsequent award are also recorded.
Wehrpass
The original Wehrpass is the centrepiece of the grouping and retains Kleemann’s original portrait photograph and handwritten signature. It contains his personal details, service history, promotions, decorations and a highly interesting contemporary record of his 1941 combat experience. Particularly valuable is the inserted/typed combat chronology covering the 22 June 1941 invasion of the Soviet Union, the Bialystok–Slonim battles, Bialowiezer Forest, Smolensk, Jelnja, and subsequent operations toward the Desna and Ugra. The combination of the Wehrpass with the matching original award certificates makes the grouping highly researchable and gives a clear chronological picture of Kleemann’s frontline service. He was discharged as being unfit.
Additional Material
The grouping is further enhanced by an original Arbeitsbuch and a selection of period photographs, including a larger group photograph showing Kleemann and fellow servicemen, together with additional wartime photographs. These personal items provide an unusually human element to the otherwise formal military documentation and make the grouping substantially more interesting than a standalone Wehrpass or award certificate.
A very attractive named Eastern Front grouping, combining an original photographic Wehrpass, three original award documents, Arbeitsbuch and period photographs, with the 1941 combat record of 11./Infanterie-Regiment 21 documented in considerable detail.
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KIA Wehrpass, Award Docs & Photos – Infanterie-Regiment 50 (111. Infanterie-Division)
€250,00A very attractive and highly personal original Wehrmacht grouping belonging to Obergefreiter Willi Heimann, born 3 February 1922, comprising his original Wehrpass, award documents, several original wartime photographs and a period memorial/death notice.
The Wehrpass
The original Wehrpass is exceptionally well preserved in terms of its contents and provides a substantial record of Heimann’s military service.
The personal section contains his photograph, handwritten signature and personal details, identifying him as Willi Heimann, born in 1922 and originating from the Hildesheim area.
The service pages document his wartime career with units of Infanterie-Regiment 50, including service with the regiment during the campaigns of 1942–43. The Wehrpass contains numerous official entries, stamps and signatures and, importantly, records both his combat service and several wounds.
The combat section records participation in fighting during 1942–43, while the medical section records multiple shrapnel wounds, including wounds to the arm and upper thigh.
Awards recorded in the Wehrpass
Among the decorations recorded are:
- Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz – 15 September 1942
- Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse – 14 October 1942
- Infanterie-Sturmabzeichen – 25 April 1943
- Verwundetenabzeichen in Silber – 28 April 1942
The accompanying original EK II Besitzzeugnis is dated 14 October 1942 and identifies Heimann as serving with 11./ Infanterie-Regiment 50. The certificate bears the large original signature of the divisional commander, with the rank designation Generalmajor u. Div.Kdr Hermann Recknagel (RK+EL+SW, KIA!).
The accompanying Infanterie-Sturmabzeichen in Silber Besitzzeugnis is dated 25 April 1943 and identifies Heimann as serving with 9./ Grenadier-Regiment 50, signed by the Major und Regimentsführer.
Infanterie-Regiment 50 was redesignated Grenadier-Regiment 50 on 15 October 1942. The regiment was subsequently subordinated to the 111. Infanterie-Division, while Heimann’s Wehrpass documents his earlier service with Infanterie-Regiment 50.
Combat service and death
The Wehrpass contains particularly interesting entries concerning Heimann’s wounds and subsequent service.
Most significantly, the final entries document his death on 12 January 1944. This is supported by the accompanying original period memorial card, which states that Obergefreiter Willi Heimann fell on 12 January 1944 during the heavy fighting in the East.
This gives the grouping an unusually strong personal dimension: the Wehrpass, awards, photographs and contemporary memorial material all remain together.
Original photographs
The grouping is accompanied by a selection of original period photographs, including:
- A particularly striking wedding photograph of Willi Heimann and his bride
- Several photographs of Heimann in uniform
- Portrait photographs
- Informal wartime photographs
- A photograph showing him in greatcoat and field equipment
The wedding photograph is especially appealing, showing Heimann in uniform alongside his bride and providing a rare personal image directly connected with the documented soldier.
An excellent research and display piece, with considerable additional potential for further unit and casualty research.
Condition: Original period condition throughout, with age-related toning, staining, folds, handling wear and some edge/corner damage to individual photographs and documents. The Wehrpass remains complete and highly legible, with the original photograph, stamps, handwritten entries and signatures retained.
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Wehrpass & Award Document Group – Hauptmann d.R. Walter Ruhnke, Infanterie-Regiment 488
€550,00A highly interesting original Wehrmacht officer grouping belonging to Hauptmann der Reserve Walter Ruhnke, commander of III./ Infanterie-Regiment 488, with his original Wehrpass & 3 award documents, including the Spangen zum Eisernen Kreuz 1. und 2. Klasse and a Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz for second wound!
The Wehrpass
The original Wehrpass contains a wealth of personal and military information on Hauptmann d.R. Walter Ruhnke. The pass includes an original mounted portrait photograph, his handwritten signature and extensive service entries. Of particular interest are the entries concerning his service with Infanterie-Regiment 488, part of the 268. Infanterie-Division. The regiment was formed in August 1939 and served throughout the war with the 268. Infanterie-Division. In 1941 the division took part in the opening of Operation Barbarossa, advancing through the Białystok–Minsk area, Smolensk, the Jelnya area and the fighting around Vyazma before continuing toward the Tula sector.
The Wehrpass contains numerous period entries for:
- Military service and unit assignments
- Promotions and appointments
- Training
- Decorations and awards
- Combat participation
- Transfer and reserve entries
- His eventual wartime service with III./ Infanterie-Regiment 488
The pages concerning promotions and appointments are particularly useful for reconstructing Ruhnke’s career as an officer.
Accompanying the Wehrpass is the original award certificate for Spange zum Eisernen Kreuz 2. Klasse. Hauptmann Walter Ruhnke, Stab III./J.R. 488 awarded the Spange zum Eisernen Kreuz 2. Klasse on 4 September 1941.
The certificate is signed by Generalleutnant und Divisionskommandeur Erich Straube, commander of the 268. Infanterie-Division at this time. Straube commanded the division from its formation until January 1942 and had been promoted to Generalleutnant on 1 June 1941.
Importantly, this is the Spange (1939 Wiederholungsspange) to the 1914 Iron Cross, indicating that Ruhnke was a veteran of the First World War and had already possessed the corresponding 1914 Iron Cross.
Also included is the corresponding original certificate for the Spange zum Eisernen Kreuz 1. Klasse earned on 12 October 1941. Again signed by Generalleutnant Erich Straube, as commander of the 268. Infanterie-Division.
This makes the pair especially attractive: Ruhnke received both the EK II Spange and EK I Spange during the 1941 Eastern Front campaign.
A further original Besitzzeugnis records that Hauptmann d.R. Walter Ruhnke, III./J.R. 488 was awarded the Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz on the basis of second wound sustained on 12 September 1941. The award was issued at Div.-Gef.-Stand, 2 October 1941 and is signed by an Oberst und Regimentskommandeur.
Eastern Front service
The dates of the decorations are particularly significant. Ruhnke’s Spange zum EK II on 4 September 1941, his two wounds on 12 September 1941, and his Spange zum EK I on 12 October 1941 all fall during the 268. Infanterie-Division’s intense fighting on the Eastern Front.
The division fought through Białystok-Minsk, Smolensk and the Jelnya area, subsequently participating in the fighting around Vyazma and advancing toward the Tula sector.
This gives the grouping a very strong combat-history connection, rather than merely representing routine administrative documents.
Ostmedaille 1941/42 Award Doc –Tel.-Bau-Abteilung Barthel – Kowel, 1943
€55,00Original wartime award certificate for the Ostmedaille “Winterschlacht im Osten 1941/42”, awarded to Obergefreiter Wunibald Heislbetz. The certificate records that Heislbetz was awarded the Medaille Winterschlacht im Osten 1941/42 (Ostmedaille) on 20 August 1942.
Of particular interest is the unit information: the certificate was confirmed by Tel.-Bau-Abteilung Barthel, with the document dated Kowel, 15 December 1943. The unit designation and location give this otherwise standard campaign-medal certificate a specific wartime connection to the German military communications/construction organization operating in the occupied Eastern territories.
The certificate is signed under “Für die Richtigkeit” by the unit’s Sdf. (K) und Einheitsführer, with the original unit stamp of Tel.-Bau-Abteilung Barthel. The combination of the named recipient, original unit stamp, handwritten signature and precise wartime location of Kowel makes this an interesting piece of original Eastern Front documentation.
It is also notable that although the award is recorded as having been made on 20 August 1942, the certificate itself was issued considerably later, on 15 December 1943 at Kowel. This provides an interesting example of the continued administrative processing and documentation of Ostmedaille awards well after the original award date.
Condition: Original wartime condition with a horizontal fold, light age toning, minor foxing/discoloration and general handling/storage wear. The original stamp and handwritten signature remain clearly visible, and the document is fully legible.
3x Award Docs – Artillerie-Regiment 186 – 86. Infanterie-Division
€135,00Excellent original award grouping belonging to Gefreiter Johann Schröder of the 8. Batterie/ Artillerie-Regiment 186 of the 86. Infanterie-Division. The grouping contains three important wartime award documents, documenting his Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse, Infanterie-Sturmabzeichen and Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz, all awarded during the 1941/42 Eastern Front campaign.
The Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse was awarded to Gefreiter Johann Schröder, 8./ Artillerie-Regiment 186, on 12 January 1942. The certificate bears the official divisional stamp and the original signature of Generalmajor Helmuth Weidling, Kommandeur der 86. Infanterie-Division. Weidling had assumed command of the 86. Infanterie-Division on 1 January 1942, making this an early and particularly interesting example of his signed divisional award documentation. Artillerie-Regiment 186 was the divisional artillery regiment of the 86. Infanterie-Division.
The Infanterie-Sturmabzeichen certificate was subsequently issued to Schröder of 8./ Artillerie-Regiment 186, dated 30 March 1942. It again bears the divisional stamp and the signature of Generalmajor Helmuth Weidling, as commander of the 86. Infanterie-Division. The document provides an excellent second award connection to the same soldier and regiment, making the grouping considerably more desirable than a single isolated award certificate.
The third document is the Besitzzeugnis for the Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz, awarded to Gefreiter Johann Schröder, 8./Artillerie-Regiment 186, following a single wound suffered on 18 March 1942. The award was issued on 29 March 1942, only eleven days after the recorded wound. The certificate is signed by a Hauptmann und Abteilungskommandeur and bears the relevant unit stamp, providing direct contemporary documentation of Schröder’s injury and subsequent wound decoration.
The unit connection is particularly interesting. Artillerie-Regiment 186 formed part of the 86. Infanterie-Division, which fought on the Eastern Front from 1941 until the division’s dissolution in November 1943. During 1941/42 the division saw heavy fighting in the central sector, including the Rzhev area. The regiment itself remained with the division throughout this period.
The three documents therefore provide a coherent chronological record of Schröder’s service: EK II in January 1942 → wound in March 1942 → Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz shortly afterwards → Infanterie-Sturmabzeichen in March 1942. The repeated appearance of 8./Artillerie-Regiment 186, the 86. Infanterie-Division’s official stamp and the signature of divisional commander Helmuth Weidling gives the group excellent internal consistency.
Condition: The documents are in genuine wartime condition, showing folds, creasing, age toning, foxing/discoloration and general handling/storage wear. The EK II and wound-badge certificates remain clearly legible, while the Sturmabzeichen certificate shows more pronounced creasing and age-related wear. The original stamps and signatures remain present.
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Krimschild Award Doc – Kanonier – Artillerie-Regiment 150
€95,00Original German Besitzzeugnis (award certificate) for the Krimschild (Crimea Shield), awarded to Kanonier Herbert Quierling, serving with 6. Batterie/ Artillerie-Regiment 150 of the 50. Infanterie-Division.
The certificate is dated A.H.Qu., den 29.8.1942 and was issued “Im Namen des Führers”. It carries the stamp of Generalfeldmarschall von Manstein.
The Krimschild was awarded to German personnel who had participated in the fighting during the Crimean campaign, making original award documentation an important part of collections relating to the Ostfront, Crimea and German Army campaign awards.
Condition
Original wartime document showing age-related discoloration, folds, creasing and handling wear. There are also two punched holes along the left margin, consistent with the document having been filed or stored in a binder. The printed text, typed entries, stamp and signature remain present.
Luftwaffe Erdkampfabzeichen Award Certificate – Flak-Regiment 25 (10. Flak-Division)
€120,00Original German Verleihungsurkunde for the Erdkampfabzeichen der Luftwaffe (Luftwaffe Ground Combat Badge), awarded to Obergefreiter Kurt Vaterstradt, serving with 5. Batterie/ Flak-Regiment 25. The certificate is dated 27 December 1943 and was issued at the Divisions-Gefechtsstand of the 10. Flak-Division (mot.). It bears the original period divisional Dienstsiegel and the handwritten signature of Oberst Engel, who signed as m.d.W.d.G.b. (mit der Wahrnehmung der Geschäfte beauftragt – entrusted with the conduct of the commander’s duties).
The award is particularly interesting because the Erdkampfabzeichen der Luftwaffe was specifically intended to recognize Luftwaffe personnel who had distinguished themselves through combat employment against ground targets. It was introduced in January 1942 and could be awarded to Luftwaffe personnel who had participated in qualifying ground combat operations. This certificate therefore provides direct evidence of Gefreiter Vaterstradt’s participation in ground combat rather than purely anti-aircraft duties.
Flak-Regiment 25 was a long-serving Luftwaffe Flak formation with a distinguished combat history. Its personnel repeatedly saw their anti-aircraft artillery employed in the ground-combat role, and members of the regiment received the Erdkampfabzeichen alongside other combat decorations. Contemporary award listings, for example, document multiple members of Flak-Regiment 25 receiving the Erdkampfabzeichen in addition to their Flak and Iron Cross awards.
The 10. Flak-Division had been formed in September 1941 and fought extensively on the Eastern Front. By late 1943 its formations were involved in the defensive battles and retreats in the Ukraine, including the fighting around Kiev, Zhytomyr and Cherkasy. The division was commanded by Generalmajor Franz Engel from June 1943 onward; the certificate’s signature by Oberst Engel, m.d.W.d.G.b., is consistent with the command being exercised on behalf of the divisional commander at the time.
Condition
Original wartime certificate with a horizontal fold, light age-related toning and minor handling/storage wear. The printed text remains crisp and easily legible, while the original 10. Flak-Division Dienstsiegel and handwritten signature of Oberst Engel are clearly preserved.
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Dienstzeitauszeichnung IV. Klasse Award Doc – Infanterie-Regiment 65 – 22. Infanterie-Division, 1936
€75,00Original Dienstzeitauszeichnung IV. Klasse certificate awarded to Feldwebel Karl Schmidt, of the 13.(M.W.) Kompanie/ Infanterie-Regiment 65, for four years of faithful service in the Wehrmacht. The certificate was issued in Bremen on 2 October 1936 and is an attractive early pre-war Wehrmacht document, headed „Im Namen des Führers und Reichskanzlers“. It bears the original unit service stamp of Infanterie-Regiment 65 and is signed/authenticated by Generalleutnant Georg von Rodenstern, then Kommandeur der 22. Infanterie-Division, with his original signature clearly visible at the bottom of the certificate.
The document is particularly interesting because it represents the pre-war Wehrmacht and predates the outbreak of the Second World War by almost three years. Karl Schmidt is recorded as a Feldwebel, demonstrating that he had already accumulated four years of qualifying military service by October 1936. The unit designation 13.(M.W.) Kompanie is also of interest to collectors of regimentally identified Wehrmacht material, providing a specific company-level connection rather than merely identifying the recipient with the regiment.
The 22. Infanterie-Division had been established in Bremen on 15 October 1935, and its early organization included Infanterie-Regiment 65. The division would later become particularly notable for its participation in the 1940 Western Campaign, including its airborne operations in the Netherlands, with elements of Infanterie-Regiment 65 involved in the fighting around Ypenburg.
Condition: Very good original condition for a nearly 90-year-old document, with light overall age toning, scattered small foxing/storage marks and minor handling wear. The original printing, unit stamp and period signatures remain clearly visible.
Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse Award Doc & Kennkarte – Infanterie-Regiment 87 – 36. Infanterie-Division (mot.)
€95,00Original wartime award document and personal identification document belonging to Gefreiter Karl Heinz Deubert, 10./ Infanterie-Regiment 87 (motorisiert), 36. Infanterie-Division (motorisiert). The Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse was awarded to Deubert on 27 July 1942, during the division’s prolonged fighting on the Eastern Front.
The award certificate is headed “Im Namen des Führers und Obersten Befehlshabers der Wehrmacht” and names Gefreiten Karl Heinz Deubert, 10./J.R. 87 (mot.) as the recipient. It is dated 27. Juli 1942 and bears the official divisional stamp of the 36. Infanterie-Division (mot.) together with the original handwritten signature of Generalleutnant Hans Gollnick, the division’s commander at the time. Gollnick had commanded the 36. Infanterie-Division (mot.) since October 1941 and remained its commander during the 1942 Eastern Front campaign.
Infanterie-Regiment 87 (motorisiert) was one of the principal infantry regiments of the 36. Infanterie-Division (mot.). At the time of this award, the division was fighting in the Rzhev–Bor sector under Heeresgruppe Mitte, having already taken part in the advance into the Soviet Union in 1941 and the subsequent extremely heavy defensive fighting of the winter of 1941/42. The division remained in the Rzhev area through the summer of 1942.
Accompanying the award certificate is an original German military identification document (Kennkarte) belonging to Karl Heinz Deubert, complete with his original portrait photograph, fingerprints, personal details, handwritten entries, official stamps and endorsements. This provides an unusually useful personal document to accompany the EK II certificate and firmly connects the award to an identifiable individual rather than an isolated piece of award paperwork.
Condition: The EK II certificate shows age toning, light staining and handling/storage wear, with folds and minor creasing. The accompanying Kennkarte is likewise in original used condition, with period wear, handwritten entries and official stamps. The portrait photograph and important personal information remain clearly visible.
Kubanschild Award Doc – Oberjäger – XXXXIX. (Geb.) A.K. – 1 October 1944
€125,00Original German Besitzzeugnis (certificate of possession/award) for the Kubanschild (Kuban Shield), awarded to Oberjäger Julius Lang, serving with the General Command XXXXIX. (Geb.) A.K. (XXXXIX. Gebirgs-Armeekorps).
The certificate is dated 1 October 1944 and was issued “Im Namen des Führers”. It bears an original period Generalfeldmarschall signature, together with the appropriate official stamped seal.
The Kubanschild was instituted in 1943 for personnel who had taken part in the fighting around the Kuban bridgehead in southern Russia, making original award documentation particularly interesting to collectors of Ostfront, Gebirgsjäger and German award documents.
The certificate is in used original condition, with visible folds, handling marks, light staining/discoloration and age-related paper wear. The original writing, stamp and signature remain clearly visible.
4x Award Docs – Unteroffizier – Infanterie-Regiment 202 & Grenadier-Regiment 48
€195,00Excellent original group of four wartime award documents belonging to Unteroffizier Friedrich Szostak, documenting his service and decorations from 1940–1942. The grouping includes the Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse, Ostmedaille 1941/42, Infanterie-Sturmabzeichen in Silber and Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz, providing a particularly good record of his wartime service.
The Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse was awarded to Unteroffizier Friedrich Szostak, 14./ Infanterie-Regiment 202, on 18 August 1940, “Im Felde.” The certificate carries the contemporary divisional stamp and the original handwritten signature of the Generalmajor und Divisions-Kommandeur Ernst Hammer. Infanterie-Regiment 202 was one of the infantry regiments of the 75. Infanterie-Division, and the division fought in the 1940 Western Campaign, including the assault against the Maginot Line, before moving east later that year.
The Ostmedaille, officially the Medaille Winterschlacht im Osten 1941/42, was awarded to Szostak on 28 July 1942. At this point the document identifies him as Unteroffizier Szostak, Stab II./Grenadier-Regiment 48. The certificate is stamped and signed by Leutnant u. Führer d. Stabes, with the handwritten notation “gez. Schroeder, Oberst”. Infanterie-Regiment 48 was redesignated Grenadier-Regiment 48 on 15 October 1942 and was part of the 12. Infanterie-Division, having fought on the Eastern Front since 1941.
The Infanterie-Sturmabzeichen in Silber was awarded to Fritz Szostak, Unteroffizier, 14./Infanterie-Regiment 202, on 31 July 1942. The certificate is signed by an Oberstleutnant und Regiments-Führer and carries the original unit stamp. Particularly interesting is the close chronology: the Sturmabzeichen was awarded only three days after the Ostmedaille certificate, while the document retains the earlier 14./Infanterie-Regiment 202 designation.
The Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz certificate records that Szostak suffered a single wound on 13 July 1942. The award was issued at Rothenburg/Tbr. on 16 September 1942 and is signed by an Oberstabsarzt und Chefarzt. This provides a precise date for his wound and adds an important combat element to the grouping. The document identifies him as Unteroffizier Szostak, 14. Pz. Abw. Kp. Inf.-Rgt. 202, showing his connection with the regiment’s anti-tank company at the time of the wound award.
The grouping is particularly attractive because the documents cover several stages of Szostak’s wartime service and contain multiple original signatures, unit stamps and precise dates. The combination of the EK II from 1940, the 1942 Ostmedaille, silver Infanterie-Sturmabzeichen and black wound badge provides a concise but unusually coherent record of his military career.
Condition: Original wartime condition with folds, creasing, age toning, foxing/discoloration and storage/handling wear. Several documents retain original punched filing holes, while the award certificates remain clearly legible with their original stamps and handwritten signatures preserved.
KVK2X Award Doc – Hauptmann Hofmann – Kommandeur der Bautruppen 8 (17. Armee)
€75,00Original German award certificate (Urkunde) for the Kriegsverdienstkreuz 2. Klasse mit Schwertern (War Merit Cross 2nd Class with Swords), awarded to Hauptmann Erich Hofmann, Kommandeur der Bautruppen 8. The certificate is dated A.H.Qu., 20 April 1943 and was issued in the name of the Führer and Supreme Commander of the Wehrmacht. It bears the official 17. Armee Dienstsiegel and the printed name of Generaloberst Richard Ruoff, then Oberbefehlshaber der 17. Armee, with an original certification signature by a Major und stellvertretender 1. Adjutant. Richard Ruoff commanded the 17. Armee from June 1942 until June 1943, making his appearance on this certificate fully consistent with the date.
Of particular interest is the recipient’s position as Kommandeur der Bautruppen 8. This was a Heer construction-troop command, originally designated Abschnittsbaustab 8 and redesignated Kommandeur der Bautruppen 8 in January 1940. The unit served on various fronts during the war and was employed on the Eastern Front, including under the 17. Armee during the opening stages of the campaign. By March 1943, Kommandeur der Bautruppen 8 was listed among the forces operating under the V. Armeekorps within the 17. Armee’s area of operations.
The award date is particularly interesting because Bautruppen were still a distinct Wehrmacht arm at this time. In August 1943, only a few months after this certificate was issued, the Bautruppen were transferred into the Pionierwaffe, with Kommandeur der Bautruppen 8 subsequently becoming Pionier-Regimentsstab z.b.V. 8. This places the document firmly in the final period of the Bautruppen’s independent existence and makes it an interesting piece of documentation for the German military construction organization on the Eastern Front.
Condition
Original wartime document with horizontal folding, light age-related toning, minor staining/discoloration and general handling/storage wear. The printed text remains clear, with the 17. Armee Dienstsiegel, printed Ruoff endorsement and original handwritten certification signature all clearly visible.
Kriegsverdienstmedaille Award Doc – Female – Stellv. Generalkommando IX. A.K. – Kassel, 1945
€100,00Original German Verleihungsurkunde zur Kriegsverdienstmedaille, awarded to Fernsprecherin Ilsedora Feist by the Oberkommando des Heeres.
The certificate is dated Kassel, 30 January 1945 and was issued through the Stellvertretendes Generalkommando IX. A.K., making this an interesting late-war Heer document.
The Kriegsverdienstmedaille was awarded for meritorious service during the war, particularly to civilians and personnel who rendered service to the German war effort without qualifying for the military Kriegsverdienstkreuz.
Of particular interest is the recipient’s designation as Fernsprecherin (telephone operator), showing the role of women in wartime communications and support services. The certificate was issued on 30 January 1945, only a few months before the end of the war, making it a genuinely late-war award document.
Condition
Original wartime certificate with folding, creasing, light age toning and general handling/storage wear. There are two punched filing holes along the left margin. The original typed recipient information, date, official Dienstsiegel and signature remain clearly visible.
VWA Schwarz Award Doc – Aufklärungs-Abteilung 122 – WIA “vor Petersburg”
€85,00Original A4-size German Wehrmacht Besitzzeugnis for the Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz (Wound Badge in Black), awarded to Gefreiter Arthur Schweder, serving with 3. Schwadron/ Aufklärungs-Abteilung 122 of the 122. Infanterie-Division. The certificate records that Schweder suffered a single wound or injury on 6 November 1941 near Petersburg, and was subsequently awarded the Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz. The certificate was issued at Stettin on 24 November 1941 and bears the original period medical-service stamp, together with the signatures of the Chefarzt and Oberstabsarzt acting on behalf of the issuing authority.
The unit association is particularly interesting. Aufklärungs-Abteilung 122 was the divisional reconnaissance battalion of the 122. Infanterie-Division, formed in October 1940 with three squadrons. The unit went into the East with the division in June 1941 and was employed as a mobile reconnaissance formation during the advance into the Soviet Union. Contemporary unit histories record its early-war operations with the 122. Infanterie-Division, including its formation of a divisional Vorausabteilung during the opening of the campaign. The 122. Infanterie-Division itself was formed at Groß Born in Pomerania, making the later issuance of this wound certificate in Stettin especially appropriate to the division’s regional replacement and administrative connection.
Particularly notable is the precise combat notation “am 6.11.41 vor Petersburg” — placing Schweder’s wounding during the fighting in the Leningrad/Petersburg area in November 1941. As a member of a divisional reconnaissance squadron, this represents a very interesting individual document from the early phase of the 122. Infanterie-Division’s Eastern Front service.
Condition
Original large-format A4 wartime document with expected age-related toning, light foxing/discoloration, handling wear and a horizontal fold. The printed text remains very clear, while the handwritten entries, original medical-service stamp and signatures are well preserved. The large format and attractive period typography make this an especially desirable presentation piece.
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6x Award Docs – Grenadier-Regiment 680, 122 & 123 – Soviet Union, Poland, Norway Fighter
€195,00A highly interesting original Wehrmacht document grouping belonging to Leutnant der Reserve Hans-Georg Pfennig, documenting his military service from the outbreak of the Second World War through 1944. The grouping is particularly attractive because it combines original award certificates with service documentation and uniform procurement papers, allowing Pfennig’s wartime career to be followed across several years and different formations.
The earliest document is a Führungszeugnis, dated 13 July 1940, concerning Gefreiter Hans-Georg Pfennig, who is recorded as having belonged to his unit since 26 August 1939. The document praises him as a conscientious and capable soldier and records participation in the Polish Campaign, the campaign in the West and the fighting in Norway. The accompanying Feldpost reference 27821 A corresponds to the staff of II./ Infanterie-Regiment 359 during this period. Infanterie-Regiment 359 formed part of the 181. Infanterie-Division, which was deployed to Norway during the 1940 campaign.
Two original certificates document Pfennig’s receipt of the Ostmedaille – Winterschlacht im Osten 1941/42 in 1942. One is dated 5 August 1942 and is made out to St. Pfennig, while the second, dated 20 August 1942, names Leutnant Johann Georg Pfennig and bears the stamp of Grenadier-Ersatz-Bataillon 306, with the certificate authenticated by a Major und Bataillonskommandeur. The presence of the two contemporary certificates, including the variation between “Hans-Georg” and “Johann Georg” in the documents, is an interesting feature of the grouping and is consistent with the period’s sometimes varying use of first names on military paperwork. Grenadier-Ersatz-Bataillon 306 was based in the Wehrkreis VI system and served as an Ersatz formation for the 211. Infanterie-Division.
Particularly interesting is the original Verwundetenabzeichen in Silber certificate recording a wound sustained on 23 July 1944. The document identifies Pfennig as Leutnant d.Res. Hans-Georg Pfennig, 13./ Grenadier-Regiment 123, and states that, on the basis of his third wound, the Silver Wound Badge was awarded. The certificate was issued on 5 August 1944 and bears the signature of the Oberst und Regimentskommandeur. At this time Grenadier-Regiment 123 belonged to the 50. Infanterie-Division, which had been rebuilt in the Perleberg area after the destruction of the original division in the Crimea.
A second original Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz certificate records an earlier wound sustained on 7 September 1943. This document was issued considerably later, on 19 June 1944, by Reserve-Lazarett Braunlage, and again identifies Leutnant d.Res. Hans-Georg Pfennig serving with Grenadier-Regiment 680 of the 333. Infanterie-Division.
The grouping also contains an original Infanterie-Sturmabzeichen in Silber possession certificate for Leutnant d.Res. Hans-Georg Pfennig, 13./ Grenadier-Regiment 123, dated 28 September 1944. The document was issued at the Regimental Headquarters (Rgt. Gef. Std.) and is signed by the Oberst und Regimentskommandeur. The 13th Company was part of Grenadier-Regiment 123 of the 50. Infanterie-Division. The regiment had been destroyed during the fighting in the Crimea and was rebuilt from June 1944 onwards in the Perleberg area before returning to the Eastern Front.
The highlight of the grouping is arguably the original Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse certificate, awarded to Leutnant Hans-Georg Pfennig, Stab I./ Grenadierregiment 122, on 23 August 1944 at the Divisions-Gefechtsstand. The certificate is signed “Haus, Oberst” with the notation m.d.F.b. (“mit der Führung beauftragt”). This signature can be attributed to Oberst Georg Haus, who was at this time entrusted with the leadership of the 50. Infanterie-Division. Haus had taken over the division’s leadership in 1944 and was still an Oberst at the time of this certificate; he was promoted to Generalmajor only in October 1944.
The grouping is further strengthened by several original Uniform-Bezugsscheine from 1944. These documents record Pfennig’s entitlement to uniform items and materials, including material for a Feldbluse, material for a Mantel and trousers. One bears Feldpostnummer 08574, the regimental staff Feldpostnummer of Grenadier-Regiment 123, while another bears Feldpostnummer 32291, corresponding to the 13. Kompanie of Grenadier-Regiment 123. These supply documents provide useful supporting evidence for Pfennig’s connection with Grenadier-Regiment 123 during 1944 and are an excellent addition to the award documentation.
Taken together, the documents provide an unusually coherent picture of Hans-Georg Pfennig’s wartime career: service beginning before the outbreak of war, participation in the Polish and Western campaigns and the 1940 Norwegian campaign, the Ostmedaille for the winter campaign of 1941/42, repeated wartime wounds, advancement to Leutnant der Reserve, the Infanterie-Sturmabzeichen in Silver, and finally the Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse during the 1944 fighting with the 50. Infanterie-Division. The connection with both Grenadier-Regiment 122 and Grenadier-Regiment 123, together with the contemporary uniform documentation, makes this considerably more interesting than a simple collection of loose award certificates.
Condition: The documents remain in original wartime condition, with typical age toning, foxing, light staining, folds and handling/storage wear. Several certificates show horizontal folding from period filing or storage, while the uniform vouchers display more pronounced handling and edge wear. Importantly, the documents retain their original stamps, signatures and period annotations. The EK2 document was cut at the button. Documents were denazified.
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Ostmedaille Award Certificate – Unteroffizier – Regimentsgruppe 163
€45,00Original German award certificate (Urkunde) for the Medaille Winterschlacht im Osten 1941/42 (Ostmedaille), awarded to Unteroffizier Wilhelm Rettberg, serving with 4./Rgt.-Gruppe 163. The certificate is dated 20 August 1942 and formally awards the Ostmedaille for participation in the winter campaign on the Eastern Front of 1941/42. It bears an original period unit stamp and is signed in the capacity of Oberstleutnant und Div.-Gruppen-Kommandeur.
The unit designation Rgt.-Gruppe 163 is particularly interesting. The 163 designation was associated with Infanterie-Regiment 163 of the 52. Infanterie-Division, a regiment formed in 1939 and which served with the division during the campaigns in France and, from 1941, on the Eastern Front. During 1941–42 the regiment fought in the central sector, including the Moscow campaign and subsequent fighting around Juchnow, Orel and Newel. Infanterie-Regiment 163 was redesignated Grenadier-Regiment 163 in October 1942, only a few months after this certificate was issued.
The 20 August 1942 award date is also significant: by this point the 52. Infanterie-Division was still fighting on the central sector of the Eastern Front, having been involved in particularly heavy fighting around Juchnow and later north of Orel. The Ostmedaille itself was awarded to personnel who had taken part in the winter campaign of 1941/42, making this certificate a direct piece of documentation for a soldier who had experienced that extremely demanding period of the Eastern Front campaign.
Condition
Original wartime document with a horizontal fold across the centre, light age-related toning, minor discoloration and general handling/storage wear. The printed text remains strong and clearly legible, while the original period stamp and handwritten signature remain visible.
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2x Award Certificates & UK POW Docs – Infanterie-Regiment 67 (23. Infanterie-Division)
€160,00Offered here is an interesting original Wehrmacht grouping belonging to Kurt Bartke, including original award certificates for the Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse and Infanterie-Sturmabzeichen, together with a substantial selection of original wartime and post-war documentation relating to his captivity as a German prisoner of war. The grouping provides an unusually good combination of military service, decorations and subsequent POW documentation.
The Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse was awarded to Gefreiter Kurt Bartke, Stabskp./J.R. 67, im Felde on 10 September 1941. The certificate is signed by the Generalleutnant und Divisions-Kdr., Heinz Hellmich, commander of the 23. Infanterie-Division at the time. Infanterie-Regiment 67 formed part of the 23. Infanterie-Division, which participated in the 1939 Polish Campaign and 1940 Western Campaign before being committed to the Eastern Front in 1941. Hellmich commanded the division from June 1940 until January 1942.
The grouping also contains the Besitzzeugnis for the Infanterie-Sturmabzeichen, awarded to Obergefreiten Kurt Bartke, Pi.Zg./J.R. 67, dated 26 February 1942. The document carries the original unit stamp and signature of a Major und Rgt.-Führer. The reference to a Pi.Zg. indicates Bartke’s association with the Pioneer Platoon of Infanterie-Regiment 67, adding a useful specialist element to his military service history.
Particularly interesting is the continuation of the grouping into the post-war period. The collection includes British/Commonwealth prisoner-of-war documentation, including a Prisoner of War Post / Kriegsgefangenenpost card addressed to his family in Berlin N 65, Amsterdammer Str. 8, as well as British POW administrative papers and discharge documentation. One of the documents records his release on 15 July 1946, demonstrating that Bartke remained in captivity well after the end of the European war.
The POW material gives this grouping considerably more personal and historical depth than a simple pair of award certificates. Together, the documents illustrate Bartke’s progression from Gefreiter to Obergefreiter, his service with Infanterie-Regiment 67, receipt of two important combat-related decorations, and ultimately his experience as a German prisoner of war and subsequent release in 1946.
Infanterie-Regiment 67 was a component of the 23. Infanterie-Division and saw extensive combat on the Eastern Front during 1941–42. The regiment later became Panzer-Grenadier-Regiment 67 in September 1942.
The documents remain in original period condition, with the expected folds, age toning, foxing, handling wear and signs of storage. Several of the later POW papers show additional British administrative stamps and annotations, while the award certificates retain their original period stamps and signatures.
A very appealing and genuinely researchable Wehrmacht grouping, combining original EK II and Infanterie-Sturmabzeichen documentation with rare and highly relevant British POW and post-war release papers. The combination of military awards and captivity documentation makes this a particularly interesting grouping for collectors of Infanterie-Regiment 67, 23. Infanterie-Division, Eastern Front material, Wehrmacht award documents and German POW history.