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Original Soldbuch of an Unteroffizier, who served with the 1. Kompanie/ Nachrichten-Abteilung 38 of the 2. Panzer-Division and took part in the Battle of Poland before transferring to the Panzer-Korps-Nachrichten-Abteilung 448. He was severely wounded by a bullet in January 1943 due Oberschenkeldurschuss links. He was decorated with the Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse, Ostmedaille and Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz. Condition as een. Complete with TOP photo!

An impressive and historically significant document group belonging to Oberleutnant Egon von Ploetz, who in 1937 served with Reiter-Regiment 4 and is believed to have later attained the rank of Rittmeister (Hauptmann).

The highlight of the set is a large promotion document personally signed by Reichskriegsminister Thomas Ludwig Werner Freiherr von Fritsch. The group further includes:

• Three official documents bearing the signature of von Fritsch

• A large formal portrait (with printed signature)

• A period press photograph

About von Fritsch:
Thomas Ludwig Werner Freiherr von Fritsch (4 August 1880 – 22 September 1939) was a German Generaloberst (full general) and Commander-in-Chief of the German Army from February 1934 to February 1938. His career came to a dramatic halt during the Blomberg–Fritsch Affair, when he was falsely accused of homosexuality and forced to resign—an event that played a key role in Adolf Hitler tightening control over the armed forces.

Shortly before the outbreak of WWII, von Fritsch was reinstated as Colonel-in-Chief of the 12th Artillery Regiment. He was killed in action in Poland on 22 September 1939, becoming only the second German general to die in the conflict.

This grouping represents not only a rare set of documents tied to an officer of the prestigious Reiter-Regiment 4, but also carries the historically important autograph of one of Germany’s most prominent pre-war military leaders.

Original photograph of SS-Obersturmführer Theodor Lange – see below for more information about him! Size 6x9cm. Condition as seen. WATERMARKED CLEARLY FOR SALE PURPOSES AND BUYER HAVING THE ONLY COMPLETE IMAGE. Sold for historical purposes!

SS‑Obersturmführer Theodor Lange – From Waffen‑SS Frontline Officer to Auschwitz Adjutant

Born: 28 September 1918, Essen, Germany
Died: 5 November 1944, drowned in the Meuse (Maas) River
Nationality: Reich German (Reichsdeutscher)
Civilian Profession: Clerk (Angestellter)

Theodor Lange was born in the industrial city of Essen in 1918. From 1 September 1934 to 10 October 1937, he was a member of the Hitlerjugend (HJ), the indoctrination and paramilitary youth wing of the Nazi Party. Following his HJ service, Lange joined the Reichsarbeitsdienst (RAD) on 10 October 1937, completing compulsory labor service.

In November 1938, Lange entered the Allgemeine‑SS, receiving membership number 400 103. Initially serving as an SS‑Bewerber (candidate), he was assigned to the 1. Kompanie / SS‑Standarte “Germania”, part of the SS‑Verfügungstruppe (SS‑VT), the forerunner of the Waffen‑SS.

When the war began, Lange continued to develop as an SS officer, later serving with the 5. SS‑Panzer‑Division “Wiking”. By August 1941, Lange had been commissioned as an SS‑Untersturmführer (second lieutenant) in the 5. Kompanie / Infanterie‑Regiment “Nordland”, a regiment within the Waffen‑SS. “Nordland” saw heavy combat on the Eastern Front, and its officers gained both frontline and anti‑partisan experience.

Service at Auschwitz

From December 1942 to September 1944, Lange commanded the 8. Ukrainische Kompanie (U‑Kompanie) of the SS‑Wachsturmbann Auschwitz. This unit, sometimes referred to under Kommando Zeppelin, consisted of Ukrainian auxiliaries — many of them Soviet POWs recruited by the Germans.

The Ukrainian company wore modified Soviet uniforms and spoke primarily Russian. Their duties included:

• Guarding the camp perimeter

• Escorting prisoner work details (Häftlingsbegleitung)

• Assisting with security during prisoner transports

• Participating in anti‑partisan patrols in the surrounding countryside

In addition to his company command, Lange served in early 1944 as Adjutant to the commandant of Auschwitz — a highly trusted administrative post responsible for handling official correspondence, issuing orders, and coordinating between camp departments.

By July 1944, Lange had been reassigned to the 10. SS‑Panzer‑Division “Frundsberg”, a frontline Waffen‑SS armored unit. This division fought in Normandy and later retreated through France and the Low Countries.

On 5 November 1944, Theodor Lange drowned in the Meuse (Maas) River during operations in the Netherlands or Belgium. His death was not in battle but likely an accident during the chaotic withdrawal of German forces.

Promotions

• 31 March 1943 – Promoted to SS‑Untersturmführer

• 30 January 1944 – Promoted to SS‑Obersturmführer, confirmed in Auschwitz Standortbefehl (Garrison Order) No. 5/44 issued 1 February 1944

A poignant and historically important grouping to Oberfeldwebel Heinemann, a veteran NCO of the 2. Kompanie / Panzer-Aufklärungs-Abteilung 19, 19. Panzer-Division, who was mortally wounded in combat during the ferocious fighting of the Warsaw Uprising.

Heinemann was severely wounded on 29 September 1944 in Warsaw during the unit’s brutal house-to-house fighting to crush the Polish resistance. Despite medical treatment, he succumbed to his wounds on 7 October 1944. The 19. Panzer-Division had been redeployed into the city specifically to combat the uprising, and its Panzer-Aufklärer fought deep into the heart of Warsaw.

Decorations:

• Wehrmacht Dienstauszeichnung up to the II. Klasse

• Ostmedaille

• Kriegsverdienstkreuz 2. Klasse

• Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz

• Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse

Grouping includes:

• All original award documents

• Wehrpass documenting his service

• Period photographs

• Letters from his doctor and comrades to the family reporting on his wounding and death

• Additional related papers

Why this grouping stands out:
Groupings to soldiers killed during the Warsaw Uprising are extremely scarce. This set not only connects directly to the historically significant and politically charged events of late 1944 but also represents a decorated veteran NCO of an elite Panzer-Aufklärungs unit engaged in some of the most intense urban combat of WWII.

A rare opportunity to acquire a well-documented, wartime grouping tied to the crushing of the Warsaw Uprising, complete with exceptional provenance and personal history.

Original Miniatur of the Mutterkreuz in Bronze (Mother’s Cross in Bronze). Maker marked with L/11 for Wilhelm Deumer.

The Mother’s Cross was instituted to award mother’s for their exhibited probity, exemplary motherhood and who raised at least 4 children. The Cross came in 3 grades: Bronze (4 or 5 Children), Silver (6-7) and Gold (8 or more) and was awarded from 1939 until 1945. Complete with ribbon. Condition as seen.

Original Soldbuch of SS-Unterscharführer Walter Langfeldt who served with the Leibstandarte-SS Adolf Hitler. Opened in 1940 by the Stabskompanie LSSAH. He was discharged a year later in 1941 being medical unfit. He soon after might have joined the Polizei (traced in the archives) and eventually died during the war on March 9, 1944 at 4 uhr 05 while being part of SS-Stammabteilung Main. Oorlogsspullen.nl is selling two paper documents of him stating this info (https://oorlogsspullen.nl/product/original-wwii-german-leibstandarte-ss-adolf-hitler-documents/) they must have been split some time. Soldbuch in mint condition.

A rare and complete SA-Wehrmannschaft uniform set, featuring a tunic with the rank of SA-Truppführer. The uniform is fitted with Marine branch shoulderboards and collar tabs for Motor units, both originally period-stitched to the tunic along with the SA armband.

The tunic retains a size stamp and shows traces of a washed-out maker’s label on the inside. The set also includes an SA-Wehrmannschaft greatcoat and matching trousers. The trousers show signs of service use, with replaced buttons and some ink stains, adding to the authentic field-worn character of the ensemble.

This grouping offers an appealing blend of rank, branch, and unit specialization, making it a fine representative example of the SA-Wehrmannschaft. Original stitching to insignia and armband further enhance its desirability to collectors.

Condition as seen. This item is being sold on behalf of a consignor.

A seldom-offered, complete SA-Wehrmannschaft set—ideal for display in a WWII political organization collection or as part of a broader German uniform display.

Shipping might not be final to some countries due weight.

Original Scarce Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Karl-Heinz Himme. SS-Obersturmführer Karl-Heinz Himme (14.10.1919 in Bühle † 16.11.2012 in Leverkusen) earned the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold on September 16, 1943 as SS-Untersturmführer with the 5. Kompanie/ SS-Panzer-Regiment 2 of the 2. SS-Panzer-Division “Das Reich”. Postcardsize. Condition as seen. Rare signature!

Original Death Card (“Sterbebild”) of a Waffen-SS soldier, Killed in Action in April 1945 — was a Sniper according to the letter — after his PAK was disabled, he became a Sniper. Comes with a photo and letter (postwar related to his death). Condition as seen.

Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Hubert Meyer. SS-Obersturmbannführer Hubert Meyer (05.12.1913 in Berlin † 16.11.2012 in Leverkusen) earned the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold on May 6, 1943 as SS-Hauptsturmführer with the SS-Panzergrenadier-Regiment 1 “LSSAH” of the 1. SS-Panzer-Division “LAH”. Later served with the 12. SS-Panzer-Division “Hitlerjugend”. Postcardsize. Condition as seen.

Original 3x (Press) Photographs of Adolf Hitler visiting the Tirpitz. One photo damaged (see condition). Condition as seen. Postcardsizes.

Exceptional & Rare Panzer Grouping – Normandy & Ardennes – Obergefreiter Gärtner, 2. Panzer-Division

A truly outstanding and rare Panzer grouping to Obergefreiter Gärtner, who served with the 8. Kompanie / Panzer-Regiment 3, later the 6. Kompanie / Panzer-Regiment 3, and finally in the closing stages of the war with the Werkstattkompanie. Most significantly, Gärtner fought in Normandy with the infamous 2. Panzer-Division, earning several battle days in July 1944 — a distinction rarely documented so clearly.

In August 1944, during the ferocious fighting in Normandy, he was wounded and subsequently decorated with the Iron Cross 2nd Class (Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse) for his actions. His earlier awards included the Wound Badge in Black (Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz) and the Panzer Assault Badge in Silver (Panzerkampfabzeichen in Silber), both earned before Normandy.

This grouping comes complete with an array of historically significant items:

• Soldbuch with matching Erkennungsmarke (dog tag)

• Wehrpass

• Original award documents for the VWA Schwarz and Panzerkampfabzeichen

• Several documents relating to training and his wounding

• Original recommendation file for the awarding of the Panzerkampfabzeichen in Silber

• Additional paper listing more battle days, including at Hottot, Normandy — matching details in his Soldbuch

Why this grouping stands out:
Groupings to Panzer personnel who fought in Normandy are exceptionally scarce, and this set offers direct, verifiable combat connection to both Normandy and Ardennes operations. The inclusion of the Soldbuch, Wehrpass, matching Erkennungsmarke, award citations, and unique battle day documentation makes this an exceptional historical offering for the advanced collector.

A rare opportunity to acquire a complete, Normandy-provenanced Panzer grouping from one of the most famous German armored divisions of WWII.

Original Mutterkreuz in Gold (Mother’s Cross in Gold) award in its Etui, maker marked with Friedrich Linden, Lüdenscheid. Condition as seen.

The Mother’s Cross was instituted to award mother’s for their exhibited probity, exemplary motherhood and who raised at least 4 children. The Cross came in 3 grades: Bronze (4 or 5 Children), Silver (6-7) and Gold (8 or more) and was awarded from 1939 until 1945.

Original German Press Photograph of Reichsführer-SS Heinrich Himmler checking out soldiers of a SS-Gebirgsjäger unit. Size: 13x18cm.

Original German Press Photo depicting a Waffen-SS officer of the 7. SS-Freiwilligen-Gebirgs-Division “Prinz Eugen” in discussion with foreign officers. Titled “Marsch nach Split” (Croatia). Size 13x18cm. Paper tag largely torn off. Condition as seen.

Original Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz (Wound Badge in Black) award document, issued to Emil Löbert, who was wounded in action on April 12, 1941, while serving with the 7. Kompanie / Leibstandarte-SS Adolf Hitler.

Löbert’s military career continued with distinction, eventually attaining the rank of SS-Untersturmführer. He was later killed in action on December 19, 1944 in Büllingen, during the Battle of the Bulge, as an officer with 11. Kompanie / SS-Panzergrenadier-Regiment 26 of the elite 12. SS-Panzer-Division “Hitlerjugend”.

A fascinating and poignant piece with direct ties to both the LSSAH and HJ Division, linking two of the most well-known Waffen-SS formations. Ideal for those collecting documents related to combat history or SS officers who participated in major WWII campaigns.

Comes with (his) photo and Verwundeten in Schwarz! A historically significant document with strong research potential. Condition as shown.

Original Wartime Signature on a Wartime Photo of Jürgen Oesten. Kapitänleutnant Jürgen Oesten (24.10.1913 in Berlin-Grünwald † 05.08.2010) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on March 26, 1941 as Kapitänleutnant zur See und Kommandant of U-boot “U-106”. Condition as seen. Postcardsize.

Original Wartime Photo of Eitel-Friedrich Kentrat. Korvettenkapitän Eitel-Friedrich Kentrat (11.09.1906 in Stahlheim † 09.01.1974) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on December 31, 1941 as Kapitänleutnant zur See und Kommandant of U-boot “U-74”. Condition as seen. Postcardsize.

Excellent example of a genuine Hitlerjugend Sommermütze (summer cap), complete with the cloth HJ diamond insignia on the front. The interior is size-marked “55”, and retains the original RZM tag, confirming its authenticity and regulation issue.

This cap presents in honest, used condition, showing appropriate wear consistent with age and service.

Original rare (cut) press photo related to the Dutch Collaboration with Mussert, Dr. Seyss-Inquart, Obergruppenführer Rauter, General Seyffardt and more personalities! Condition as seen.

Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Helmut Scholz. SS-Hauptsturmführer Helmut Scholz (01.07.1920 † 12.11.1997) earned the Ritterkreuz on June 4, 1944 as SS-Untersturmführer und Führer of the 7. Kompanie/ SS-Freiwilligen-Panzergrenadier-Regiment 49 “De Ruyter” and the Eichenlaub on September 21, 1944 as SS-Obersturmführer und Kommandeur of the II. Bataillon/ SS-Freiwilligen-Panzergrenadier-Regiment 49 “De Ruyter” of the 23. SS-Freiwilligen-Panzergrenadier-Division “Nederland”. Condition as seen. Postcardsize.

Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Albert Frey. SS-Standartenführer Albert Frey (16.02.1913 † 01.09.2003) earned the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold on November 17, 1941 with SS-Infanterie-Regiment “Leibstandarte-SS Adolf Hitler”, the Ritterkreuz on March 3, 1943 as SS-Sturmbannführer und Kommandeur of the I. Bataillon/ SS-Panzer-Grenadier-Regiment 1 “LSSAH” and the Eichenlaub on December 29, 1943 as SS-Obersturmbannführer und Kommandeur of the SS-Panzer-Grenadier-Regiment 1 of the 1. SS-Panzer-Division “LSSAH“. Condition as seen. Postcardsize. Comes with extra signed letter.

Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Klemens Behler. SS-Obersturmführer Klemens Behler (06.12.1921 † 10.10.1998) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on March 17, 1945 as SS-Obersturmführer with the 3. Batterie/ SS-Artillerie-Regiment 54 of the 23. SS-Freiwilligen-Panzergrenadier-Division “Nederland”. Condition as seen. Postcardsize. Comes with extra signed bio.

Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Karl-Heinz Ertel. SS-Hauptsturmführer Karl-Heinz Ertel (26.11.1919 in Brambauer † 25.01.1993 in Langenberg) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on August 23, 1944 as SS-Hauptsturmführer und Adjutant of the SS-Panzer-Grenadier-Regiment 49 “De Ruyter” of the SS-Freiwilligen-Panzer-Grenadier-Brigade “Nederland”. Comes with extra signed letter.

Ritterkreuz: “Following heavy retreat battles, on the night of the 25./26.07.1944 the Tannenberg Line between Orphanage Hill and the Gulf of Finland was occupied by the Regiment 49 ‘De Ruyter’. The Regiment had the mission of holding this line against all enemy attacks. The enemy commenced an immediate assault with a much greater number of divisions, which were aided by strong tank, artillery and air support. In a sacrificial battle, the Regiment succeeded in defeating all enemy attacks with extremely high losses for the foe. In this major struggle the commander of the Regiment, SS-Obersturmbannführer Collani, fell in battle. In this moment of crisis his adjutant, SS-Hauptsturmführer Ertel, took over leadership of the Regiment. Undeterred by the strong enemy fire from tanks, rocket launchers, artillery and aircraft, he repeatedly went to the hotspots of the fighting. From these points he inspired officers, NCOs and men to offer up their greatest possible resistance via his own exemplary behaviour. Even after being wounded by a shell splinter to the face he remained with the Regiment and maintained a firm grip over its command. His crisis-proof, exemplary attitude was of immeasurable value to the Brigade in the hours of its greatest test on the battlefield. He significantly contributed to the prevention of the intended enemy breakthrough against Reval.”

Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Otto Günsche. SS-Sturmbannführer Otto Günsche (24.09.1917 † 02.10.2003) earned the Verwundetenabzeichen “20. Juli 1944” in Schwarz and was a member of the Leibstandarte-SS Adolf Hitler before he became Adolf Hitler’s personal adjutant. Comes with extra letter. Condition as seen. Postcardsize.

With the end of Nazi Germany imminent, Günsche was tasked by Hitler on 30 April 1945 with ensuring the cremation of his body after his death. That afternoon, he stood guard outside the room in the Führerbunker where Hitler and Eva Braun committed suicide. After waiting a short time, Hitler’s valet, Heinz Linge, opened the study door with Martin Bormann at his side. The two men entered the study with Günsche right behind them. Günsche then left the study and announced that Hitler was dead to a group in the briefing room, which included Joseph Goebbels, General Hans Krebs, and General Wilhelm Burgdorf. Günsche had the table and chairs in the study moved out of the way and blankets were laid out on the floor. Hitler and Braun’s lifeless bodies were then wrapped in blankets. In accordance with Hitler’s prior written and verbal instructions, his and Braun’s bodies were carried up the stairs and through the bunker’s emergency exit to the garden behind the Reich Chancellery to be burned. Having ensured that the corpses were burnt using petrol supplied by Hitler’s chauffeur Erich Kempka, Günsche later left the Führerbunker after midnight on 1 May. On 2 May 1945, Günsche was taken prisoner by Soviet Red Army troops that were encircling the city and flown to Moscow for sharp interrogation by the NKVD.