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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.
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.
A truly beautiful and complete Hitlerjugend brown shirt uniform set, steeped in authenticity and character. This ensemble includes all key elements: the HJ triangle for Nord Hamburg, shoulderboards, HJ armband, scarf, and original knot—everything you'd hope for in a fully presented HJ uniform.
The shoulderboards display the rank of Oberkameradschaftsführer and are fitted with pressed metal "6" numerals, marking this as belonging to Gefolgschaft 6 of Bann 188—a unit from the Nord Hamburg region, perfectly matching the Gebietsdreieck (regional triangle). Bann 188 was part of the Hamburg structure of the Hitlerjugend, falling under Gebiet 10, a known and highly collected region due to its size and significance within the organization.
This shirt tells a story: it shows honest wear and tear, which many collectors (myself included) value for its character and originality. There are field repairs present—testament to real use rather than museum staging. The HJ armband is machine-sewn but with some loose stitching visible on the edges. The shirt is RZM-unmarked, which is not uncommon for field-worn or early transitional uniforms.
Whether you're a serious collector or curating a display focused on youth organizations in the Third Reich, this is a rare and complete set—hard to find with such cohesion between insignia, rank, and regional assignment.
A truly desirable and visually impressive piece that would stand out in any collection. Condition as seen!
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.”Friedel Speckhardt was one of the men who experienced the dedicated and grueling service of the 2nd Pioneer Company of the 1st SS Panzer Division Leibstandarte SS Adolf Hitler (LAH) firsthand. His accounts of operations across various combat zones offer a rare glimpse into the harsh daily life of the pioneers. Although this booklet is not intended as an official chronicle of the 2nd Pioneer Company of the Leibstandarte, Speckhardt’s writings allow readers to trace the unit’s path through the war. His memories are thus preserved for future generations.
Exceptional Normandy & Ardennes Battlefield Grouping – Gefreiter Michel, 2. Panzer-Division
An outstanding and rare original Soldbuch grouping belonging to Gefreiter Michel of the elite 2. Kompanie / Panzergrenadier-Regiment 2, 2. Panzer-Division — a frontline soldier who saw fierce combat in both the Battle of Normandy and the Ardennes Offensive.
This historically rich set includes:
Soldbuch complete with original photograph
Award document for the Iron Cross 2nd Class (EK2), personally signed by Freiherr von Lüttwitz
Award document for the Panzer Assault Badge in Bronze, signed by Walter Brassart
Two additional wound-related documents, including for injuries sustained from a phosphorus grenade during the Ardennes campaign
Michel was promoted to Gefreiter on July 1, 1944, during the Normandy fighting, and awarded the EK2 on July 4, 1944, followed shortly by the Panzer Assault Badge for the same period of engagement. His severe wounding in December 1944 during the brutal Ardennes battles adds further gravity to this exceptional set.
A powerful and complete frontline grouping—ideal for serious collectors of Eastern and Western Front memorabilia, Panzer history, or Normandy-Ardennes campaign material. Rarely do such documented and well-signed sets come to market with this level of authenticity, provenance, and historical depth.
Exceptional 12. SS-Panzer-Division "Hitlerjugend" Soldbuch, Wehrpass & Paper Grouping – Normandy & Battle of the Bulge Veteran
A rare and historically rich grouping belonging to a Funker (radio operator) of the elite 12. SS-Panzer-Division "Hitlerjugend", who served with the SS-Panzer-Artillerie-Regiment 12 during some of the fiercest fighting of WWII — including the Battle of Normandy and the Battle of the Bulge.
Wounded by a bullet to the lung during the Normandy campaign, he was awarded the Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz and returned to duty in October 1944 with the 3. Batterie / SS-Panzer-Artillerie-Regiment 12 — the Hummel battery, a particularly rare and sought-after unit within the division.
He survived the war and was taken prisoner in May 1945.
A truly complete and compelling set, ideal for any serious collector.
Included in this outstanding grouping:
Original Soldbuch with clear top photo
Wehrpass – rarely found together with the Soldbuch from the same soldier
Supplementary papers, including:
Wartime documents
A very rare 12. SS-Panzer-Division "Hitlerjugend" postcard
Postwar documents related to his captivity
A record of two days’ arrest for writing down prohibited place names—an unusual and personal detail of his frontline experience
Direct from the family – first time offered on the market.
This is a standout grouping with direct ties to key WWII campaigns and an elite, sought-after Waffen-SS Division. Don’t miss the chance to acquire an exceptionally rare and well-documented piece of history.
This is a superb and historically rich original grouping to SS-Unterscharführer Laspe, who served in 1. Kompanie / SS-Panzergrenadier-Regiment 37, part of the hard-fighting 17. SS-Panzergrenadier-Division “Götz von Berlichingen.” Laspe saw intense frontline action during the Battle of Normandy, and this grouping reflects his direct combat experience in one of WWII’s most brutal and unforgiving campaigns.
Included in the group are:
2 award documents, featuring a rare and highly desirable citation for the Nahkampfspange in Bronze (Close Combat Clasp) — awarded for sustained close-quarters fighting in Normandy. This is a seldom seen document, particularly to a soldier of Götz von Berlichingen, and notably signed by SS-Sturmbannführer Jakob Fick-Briehl, commander of SS-Panzergrenadier-Regiment 37 at the time — a highly significant and collectible signature.
A certificate for the Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz (Wound Badge in Black), awarded after Laspe was wounded in July 1944, further attesting to his grueling frontline service in the Normandy campaign.
2 original wartime photographs, showing Laspe in uniform — a rare visual documentation of a Waffen-SS enlisted man of this division.
A selection of wartime papers, adding personal depth and administrative context to his military service.
2 extensive wartime diaries, filled with vivid and detailed combat accounts, offering a rare firsthand perspective on daily frontline life, unit movements, engagements, and personal thoughts during the bitter fighting in France. These are genuine frontline soldier’s journals, not postwar reconstructions. In addition, several postwar diaries are included, providing continued reflections and insight into Laspe’s mindset and experience long after the guns fell silent.
This is an exceptionally complete and research-worthy grouping that not only documents Laspe’s role in the Normandy campaign but also provides rare award citations, battle-proven documentation, and deeply personal narrative material that is seldom available on the market.
A must-have for serious collectors of the Waffen-SS, the Normandy campaign, or award document groups, and an ideal centerpiece for any 17. SS or combat-decorated Waffen-SS soldier display.
Rare. Complete. Unquestionably authentic. A grouping with true historical weight.
Original exceptional photograph and document group belonging to Max Kleist (born 23.2.1920), who served in the 10. Kompanie / “Leibstandarte SS Adolf Hitler” (LSSAH) and later as an SS-Unterscharführer in SS-Panzer-Grenadier-Regiment 2 during the fierce fighting in Normandy.
This group consists of 29 original wartime photographs, including several outstanding portrait shots, most notably a top-quality image of Kleist wearing a camouflage uniform, a highly desirable subject for collectors of Waffen-SS material.
Accompanying the photographs are 4 postwar ID documents, providing valuable personal context to Kleist’s military career and postwar life. These help ground the group historically and enhance its research and display value.