Dr. Konrad Stangl – Luftwaffe & 1. Luftwaffendivision (BW)
€25,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Dr. Konrad Stangl. Generalleutnant Dr. Konrad Stangl (18 September 1913, Heidenheim – October 1993) was a distinguished German officer who served in the Luftwaffe and later rose to Generalleutnant in the Bundeswehr. He held key leadership roles in the postwar German Air Force during its formative years, making this signature historically significant for both Reichswehr and Bundeswehr collectors.
Career Highlights:
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Entered the Reichswehr in 1934 as an officer candidate, transitioning to the newly founded Luftwaffe in 1935 and qualified as a pilot by late 1936
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Following World War II, Stangl continued his career in the Bundeswehr. He served as Commander of the Officer Candidate School of the Luftwaffe in Neubiberg from 21 June 1961 to 30 September 1963.
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Later appointed Commander of the 1st Luftwaffendivision, serving from 1 October 1963 to 31 March 1968, overseeing operational readiness of air force units during the Cold War.
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Eventually achieved the rank of Generalleutnant, one of the senior-most positions in the Bundesluftwaffe.
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Authentic postwar signature of Generalleutnant Dr. Konrad Stangl.
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Signed on a postwar photograph.
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Condition: Clear and well-preserved autograph.
Wilhelm Schmalz – Schützen-Regiment 11 & Panzer-Division “Hermann Göring” (Eichenlaub)
€55,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Wilhelm Schmalz. Generalleutnant Wilhelm Schmalz (1 March 1901, Zittau † 14 March 1983, Bad Godesberg) was a German officer of the Heer and later of the Luftwaffe’s elite Panzer formations, rising to the rank of Generalleutnant. He earned both the Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and the German Cross in Gold for his battlefield leadership, most notably with the Panzer-Division “Hermann Göring”.
Awards and Decorations:
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Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross (Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes) – 28 November 1940, as Major and Kommandeur of I./Kavallerie-Schützen-Regiment 11, 11. Schützen-Brigade, 11. Panzer-Division.
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German Cross in Gold (Deutsches Kreuz in Gold) – 8 February 1942, as Oberstleutnant and Kommandeur of Kradschützen-Bataillon 59.
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Oak Leaves to the Knight’s Cross (Eichenlaub zum Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes) – 23 December 1943, as Oberst and Kommandeur of Panzer-Division “Hermann Göring”.
Career Highlights:
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Entered service in the Reichswehr and advanced through the mobile arm of the German Army.
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Distinguished himself early in the war with Kavallerie-Schützen-Regiment 11 and Kradschützen-Bataillon 59, earning the Knight’s Cross and German Cross.
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Transferred to the elite Panzer-Division “Hermann Göring”, which he led with distinction in Italy and on the Eastern Front.
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Promoted to Generalleutnant, commanding the division during the heavy defensive battles of 1943–44.
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Captured at the end of the war and later released from Allied captivity.
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Lived in postwar Germany until his death in 1983.
Item Details:
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Authentic postwar signature of Generalleutnant Wilhelm Schmalz.
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Signed on a postwar photograph.
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Condition: Clear, well-preserved autograph.
Werner Panitzki – Luftwaffe Personalamt – Inspekteur der Luftwaffe (BW) (DKIS)
€30,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Werner Panitzki. Generalleutnant der Luftwaffe Werner Panitzki (27 May 1911, Berthelsdorf † 6 April 2001, Bonn) was a German officer whose career spanned both the Luftwaffe of the Second World War and the Bundeswehr of postwar West Germany. He rose to the rank of Generalleutnant and served as the Inspector of the Air Force (Inspekteur der Luftwaffe), making him the highest-ranking officer in the Bundeswehr’s Luftwaffe during the early Cold War.
Award:
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German Cross in Silver (Deutsches Kreuz in Silber) – 10 May 1945, as Oberstleutnant i.G., X. Abteilung, Luftwaffen-Personalamt
Career Highlights:
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Entered the Luftwaffe before the outbreak of the Second World War, serving as an officer during the conflict.
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After the founding of the Bundeswehr in 1955, he resumed his career in uniform and quickly rose through the new West German Air Force’s command structure.
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In 1962, appointed Inspector of the Luftwaffe (Inspekteur der Luftwaffe), responsible for rebuilding, modernizing, and integrating the new German Air Force within NATO.
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Promoted to Generalleutnant, serving as one of the Bundeswehr’s senior-most officers.
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Retired from service in 1966.
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Passed away in Bonn in 2001.
Item Details:
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Authentic postwar signature of Generalleutnant Werner Panitzki.
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Signed on a postwar photograph.
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Condition: Clear and well-preserved autograph.
Walter Keiner – 62. Infanterie-Division
€35,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Walter Keiner. General der Artillerie Walter Keiner (30 December 1890, Benshausen † 23 January 1978, Gelnhausen) was a career artillery officer who rose to the rank of General der Artillerie in the German Army during the Second World War. He was decorated with the Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross for his leadership on the Eastern Front.
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Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross (Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes) – 17 July 1941, as Generalmajor and Kommandeur of the 62. Infanterie-Division, for his role in the early stages of Operation Barbarossa.
Career Highlights:
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Entered service before the First World War, serving as an artillery officer and continuing through the Reichswehr.
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By 1941, commanded the 62. Infanterie-Division in the opening phases of the invasion of the Soviet Union, earning the Knight’s Cross for his successful leadership in combat.
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Promoted through the senior ranks of the Wehrmacht, ultimately reaching General der Artillerie.
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Lived in postwar Germany until his death in 1978.
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Authentic postwar signature of General der Artillerie Walter Keiner.
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Signed on a postwar photograph.
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Condition as seen.
Wilhelm Heun – 83. Infanterie-Division
€35,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Wilhelm Heun. Generalleutnant Wilhelm Heun (23 May 1895, Herborn † 21 September 1986, Göttingen) was a career officer in the German Army who rose to the rank of Generalleutnant during the Second World War. He received both the German Cross in Gold and the Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross for his leadership on the Eastern Front.
Awards and Decorations:
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German Cross in Gold (Deutsches Kreuz in Gold) – 23 October 1942, as Oberst and senior commander on the Eastern Front.
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Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross (Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes) – 9 December 1944, as Generalmajor and Kommandeur of the 83. Infanterie-Division.
Career Highlights:
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Served as an infantry officer in the First World War, remaining in the Reichswehr during the interwar period.
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Fought on the Eastern Front from 1941 onward, where his leadership earned him the German Cross in Gold in 1942.
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Promoted to Generalmajor, and later Generalleutnant, taking command of the 83. Infanterie-Division.
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Awarded the Knight’s Cross in December 1944 for his divisional command during heavy fighting in the final year of the war.
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Captured in 1945 and held as a prisoner of war until his release.
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Lived in postwar Germany until his death in 1986.
Item Details:
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Authentic postwar signature of Generalleutnant Wilhelm Heun.
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Signed on a postwar photograph.
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Condition: Clear, well-preserved autograph.
Erich Schneider – 4. Panzer-Division & 14. Infanterie-Division (Eichenlaub)
€55,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Erich Schneider. Generalleutnant Erich Schneider (12 August 1894, Schwäbisch Gmünd † 3 August 1980, Crailsheim) was a German Army officer who rose to the rank of Generalleutnant during the Second World War. A veteran of the First World War, he commanded both armored and infantry divisions and was decorated with the Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves for his battlefield leadership.
Awards and Decorations:
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Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross (Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes) – 5 May 1943, as Generalmajor and Kommandeur of the 4. Panzer-Division.
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Oak Leaves to the Knight’s Cross (Eichenlaub zum Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes) – 6 March 1945, as Generalleutnant and Kommandeur of the 14. Infanterie-Division.
Awarded for his successful command of the 14. Infanterie-Division during the five-day battle west, northwest, and northeast of Ostrolenka. Repeated Soviet onslaughts were repelled, preventing a breakthrough. Schneider’s presence at the front in every difficult moment—despite heavy Soviet fire—allowed him to make sound tactical decisions and set a personal example that inspired his men.
Career Highlights:
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Entered the Army during the First World War and remained in the Reichswehr through the interwar period.
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Commanded the 4. Panzer-Division in 1943, where he earned the Knight’s Cross for his leadership on the Eastern Front.
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Promoted to Generalleutnant, taking command of the 14. Infanterie-Division, where he distinguished himself in defensive battles in 1945.
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His award of the Oak Leaves recognized his leadership in the grueling fighting around Ostrolenka.
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Survived the war, captivity, and lived in postwar Germany until his death in 1980.
Item Details:
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Authentic postwar signature of Generalleutnant Erich Schneider.
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Signed on a postwar photograph, accompanied by a letter, enhancing provenance.
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Condition: Good, with a clear autograph.
Franz Sensfuß – 212. Volksgrenadier-Division (Eichenlaub)
€55,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Franz Sensfuß. Generalleutnant Franz Sensfuß (15 June 1891, Diedenhofen † 11 January 1976, Bonn) was a German Army officer who rose to the rank of Generalleutnant and commanded the 212. Infanterie-Division during the Second World War. He was a recipient of the Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves, recognized for his determined leadership against Soviet forces in 1944–45.
Awards and Decorations:
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Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross (Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes) – 22 August 1944, as Generalleutnant and Kommandeur of the 212. Infanterie-Division (Heer), for repelling numerous Soviet attacks near Szpij, northwest of Lake Narach, in mid-1944.
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Oak Leaves to the Knight’s Cross (Ritterkreuz mit Eichenlaub zum Eisernen Kreuz, 858th award) – 9 May 1945, as Generalleutnant and Kommandeur of the 212. Infanterie-Division (Heer).
Career Highlights:
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Entered service before the First World War and served throughout that conflict.
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Advanced through the Reichswehr in the interwar years and took on key command responsibilities during WWII.
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Distinguished himself in mid-1944 while leading the 212. Infanterie-Division, successfully repelling repeated Soviet attacks near Lake Narach and stabilizing his sector under extreme pressure.
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Remained in command through the collapse of the Eastern Front, receiving the Oak Leaves in the final days of the war.
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Survived captivity and later lived in West Germany until his death in 1976.
Item Details:
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Authentic postwar signature of Generalleutnant Franz Sensfuß.
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Signed on a postwar photograph.
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Condition: Clear, well-preserved autograph.
Enno von Rintelen – German Military Attaché in Italy (DKIS)
€45,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Enno Emil von Rintelen. General der Infanterie Enno von Rintelen (6 November 1891, Stettin † 7 August 1971, Heidelberg) was a German officer whose military career spanned both World Wars. Rising to the rank of General der Infanterie, he is best remembered as the German Military Attaché in Italy and later as the Wehrmacht’s official representative at the Italian Supreme Command, where he played a central role in coordinating military relations between Germany and Italy.
Awards and Decorations:
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German Cross in Silver (Deutsches Kreuz in Silber) – for his distinguished diplomatic and organizational service as German Military Attaché in Rome and representative to the Italian High Command.
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Both classes of the Iron Cross (1914), awarded during his service in the First World War.
Career Highlights:
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Entered the Prussian Army in 1910 and served throughout the First World War.
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Remained in the Reichswehr during the interwar period, holding a variety of staff and command roles.
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From 1936 to 1943, served as Military Attaché in Rome, later as German General at Comando Supremo, where he acted as liaison between the Wehrmacht and the Italian armed forces.
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Promoted through the general officer ranks, ultimately reaching General der Infanterie in 1942.
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Retired from active service in late 1944.
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After the war, authored memoirs detailing his time as attaché in Italy, offering a rare perspective on the German-Italian alliance.
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Lived in postwar Germany until his death in 1971.
Item Details:
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Authentic postwar signature of General der Infanterie Enno von Rintelen.
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Signed on a postwar photograph.
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Condition: Clear, well-preserved autograph.
Johannes Steinhoff – Jagdgeschwader 52 & 77 (Schwertern, 176 Victories!)
€75,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Johannes Steinhoff. Oberstleutnant Johannes Steinhoff (15 September 1913, Bottendorf † 21 February 1994, Wachtberg) was one of Germany’s most famous Luftwaffe fighter aces and later a respected Bundeswehr general. Rising to the rank of Oberstleutnant in the Luftwaffe, he became a triple recipient of the Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords and ended the war with 176 confirmed aerial victories.
Awards and Decorations:
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Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross (Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes) – 30 August 1941, as Oberleutnant and Staffelkapitän of 4./Jagdgeschwader 52.
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Oak Leaves to the Knight’s Cross (Eichenlaub zum Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes) – 2 September 1942, as Hauptmann and Kommandeur of II./Jagdgeschwader 52.
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Swords to the Knight’s Cross with Oak Leaves (Schwerter zum Ritterkreuz mit Eichenlaub) – 28 July 1944, as Oberstleutnant and Kommodore of Jagdgeschwader 77.
Career Highlights:
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Began his Luftwaffe career before the outbreak of WWII, gaining fame with Jagdgeschwader 52, the Luftwaffe’s most successful fighter wing.
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Fought on both the Eastern Front and in the West, achieving the majority of his 176 aerial victories against the Soviet Air Force.
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Severely injured in a crash in April 1945, ending his combat career.
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After the war, became one of the key architects of the Bundesluftwaffe, serving as Chief of Staff of the Luftwaffe and later as Chairman of NATO’s Military Committee.
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Widely respected by both former adversaries and allies, he was recognized as one of the great postwar military leaders of West Germany.
Item Details:
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Authentic postwar signature of Oberstleutnant Johannes Steinhoff.
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Signed on a postwar photo (postcard size).
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Condition: As seen, with a clear autograph.
Collector’s Note:
Johannes Steinhoff is one of the best-known Luftwaffe aces, and his autograph is highly sought after by collectors. His combination of wartime success, high decorations, and prominent postwar career in NATO makes his signature especially significant. A desirable piece for any advanced collection of Luftwaffe or Knight’s Cross holders.
Martin Harlinghausen – X. Fliegerkorps & Fliegerführer Atlantik (Eichenlaub)
€45,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Martin Harlinghausen. Generalmajor Martin Harlinghausen (17 January 1902, Rheda † 22 May 1986, Düsseldorf) was a Luftwaffe officer who rose to the rank of Generalmajor and became one of the key figures in German maritime and anti-shipping air operations during the Second World War. He was decorated with the Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves for his service as Chief of Staff of X. Fliegerkorps, which directed Luftwaffe operations against Allied naval forces.
Awards and Decorations:
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Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross (Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes) – 4 May 1940, as Major im Generalstab and Chef des Stabes of X. Fliegerkorps, Luftwaffe.
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Wehrmachtbericht Mention – 3 November 1940, cited in the official Wehrmacht communique.
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Oak Leaves to the Knight’s Cross (Eichenlaub zum Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes, 8th award) – 30 January 1941, as Oberstleutnant im Generalstab and Chef des Stabes of X. Fliegerkorps, Luftwaffe.
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Entered the Luftwaffe in the 1930s, specializing in planning and operational staff roles.
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As Chief of Staff of X. Fliegerkorps, was heavily involved in the planning and execution of Luftwaffe operations against Allied naval targets in the North Sea, Norway, and the Atlantic approaches.
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Worked closely with Luftwaffe long-range bomber units and naval command to coordinate strikes against convoys and shipping.
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Promoted to Generalmajor, later serving in higher staff and command positions in Luftwaffe maritime operations.
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Captured at the end of the war and released from captivity in the late 1940s.
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Lived in West Germany until his death in 1986.
Item Details:
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Authentic postwar signature of Generalmajor Martin Harlinghausen.
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Signed on a postwar photograph.
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Condition: Clear, well-preserved autograph.
Gustav Harteneck – I. Kavallerie-Korps
€35,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Gustav Harteneck. General der Kavallerie Gustav Harteneck (27 July 1892, Landau † 13 January 1984, München) was a German cavalry officer who rose to the rank of General der Kavallerie during the Second World War. A career soldier, he commanded the I. Kavallerie-Korps on the Eastern Front and was decorated with both the German Cross in Gold and the Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross for his leadership.
Awards and Decorations:
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German Cross in Gold (Deutsches Kreuz in Gold) – 20 March 1942, as Generalmajor in Armeeoberkommando 2.
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Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross (Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes) – 21 September 1944, as General der Kavallerie and Kommandeur of I. Kavallerie-Korps.
Career Highlights:
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Entered the Army before the First World War, serving in cavalry units.
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Continued his career in the interwar Reichswehr, advancing steadily through the officer ranks.
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During World War II, held senior staff and command posts before taking command of the I. Kavallerie-Korps, where he led his corps in defensive operations on the Eastern Front.
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Recognized for his leadership with the Knight’s Cross in 1944.
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Promoted to General der Kavallerie, one of the few to hold this historic cavalry rank in the later war years.
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Survived the conflict and captivity, later living in Munich until his death in 1984.
Item Details:
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Authentic postwar signature of General der Kavallerie Gustav Harteneck.
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Signed on a postwar photograph.
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Condition: Clear and well-preserved autograph.
Photo – Generals von Leeb, von Blomberg & von Fritsch in Berchtesgaden, February 1934
€0,01On offer is an original postcard-size photograph taken in February 1934 at Berchtesgaden, showing three of Germany’s most prominent senior officers of the period:
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General Wilhelm Ritter von Leeb – later Field Marshal in WWII
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General Werner von Blomberg – then Reichswehr Minister of War and Commander-in-Chief of the Wehrmacht
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General Werner von Fritsch – later Commander-in-Chief of the German Army (Heer)
This rare early photograph captures the three generals together at a key moment in the re-emerging German military hierarchy, only months after Hitler’s rise to power. Their presence in Berchtesgaden underscores the close ties between the military leadership and the new regime in 1934.
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Format: Postcard-size photograph
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Date/Location: February 1934, Berchtesgaden
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Subjects: Generals von Leeb, von Blomberg, von Fritsch
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Condition: As seen (please refer to photos)
An excellent and historically important early Third Reich photograph, featuring three men who would play central roles in the development of the Wehrmacht, with two (Blomberg and Fritsch) later brought down during the famous Blomberg–Fritsch Affair of 1938. A highly collectible piece for those interested in pre-war German military history.
Heinrich Baron von Behr – Panzergrenadier-Regiment 200 (90. Panzergrenadier-Div.) (Eichenlaub)
€75,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Heinrich Baron von Behr. Generalmajor Heinrich Baron von Behr (26 June 1902, Roennen † 14 August 1983, Bonn) was a decorated German Army officer during the Second World War. Rising to the rank of Generalmajor, he was a two-time recipient of the Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves for his battlefield leadership in North Africa and Italy.
Awards and Decorations:
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Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross (Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes) – 23 February 1944, as Oberst and Kommandeur of Grenadier-Regiment 200, 90. Panzergrenadier-Division.
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Oak Leaves to the Knight’s Cross (Eichenlaub zum Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes) – 9 January 1945, as Oberst and Kommandeur of Panzergrenadier-Regiment 200, 90. Panzergrenadier-Division.
Career Highlights:
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Career officer who rose steadily through the ranks in the interwar Reichswehr.
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Commanded Grenadier-Regiment 200 and later Panzergrenadier-Regiment 200, both of the renowned 90. Panzergrenadier-Division, fighting in the Mediterranean and Italian campaigns.
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His leadership during the tough defensive battles in Italy earned him both the Knight’s Cross and later the Oak Leaves, marking him as one of the division’s most distinguished commanders.
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Promoted to Generalmajor before the end of the war.
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Survived captivity and lived in postwar Germany until his death in 1983.
Item Details:
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Authentic postwar signature of Generalmajor Heinrich Baron von Behr.
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Signed on a postwar photograph. Postcardsize.
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Condition: Clear and well-preserved autograph.
SS Soldbuch – SS-Unterscharführer 9. SS-Panzer-Division “Hohenstaufen” (KIA 1944, Operation Market Garden)
€1.895,00Original Soldbuch of SS-Unterscharführer Heinz Pietsch, a non-commissioned officer who served with the 8. Batterie / SS-Panzer-Artillerie-Regiment 9, which was part of the renowned 9. SS-Panzer-Division “Hohenstaufen.”
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Born: 6 March 1913 in Dresden
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Civil profession: Sattler (saddler), Polster (upholsterer), Lackierer (painter/varnisher)
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Prior to his SS service, Pietsch appears to have served with the Polizei, reflected in his early police long-service award.
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His Soldbuch was opened on 26 January 1943 by 7./SS-Artillerie-Ersatz-Regiment, marking his official entry into Waffen-SS artillery training.
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He was later transferred to the 8. Batterie / SS-Panzer-Artillerie-Regiment 9, “Hohenstaufen.”
In September 1944, the division was thrown into the thick of Operation “Market Garden,” the Allied attempt to break into Germany via the Netherlands. The Hohenstaufen, alongside its sister division “Frundsberg,” played a decisive role in halting the British airborne forces at Arnhem, a dramatic battle that has since become one of the most famous engagements of the war.
During this fighting, Pietsch was severely wounded. On 29 September 1944 he was admitted to the Reserve-Lazarett Herborn (Dillkreis), but succumbed to his injuries only days later on 1 October 1944.
His Soldbuch lists the following awards:
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Medaille zur Erinnerung an den 13. März 1938
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Medaille zur Erinnerung an den 1. Oktober 1938
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Spange zum Medaille zur Erinnerung an den 1. Oktober 1938
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Polizei-Dienstauszeichnung III. Klasse
A tragic and historically important Soldbuch, directly tied to one of the pivotal battles of 1944 and to a soldier who did not survive the campaign. With clear connections to both the Polizei and the Hohenstaufen Division, this is a research-worthy and highly collectible piece for serious students of Waffen-SS and Market Garden history.
- Condition: As seen (please refer to photos)
- Complete with (top) photo – very well filled out.
Studioportrait Luftwaffe Officer – Deutsches Kreuz in Gold
€0,01Original studio portrait of a Luftwaffe officer proudly wearing the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold. The set includes both a postcard-size photograph and a matching smaller ID-size photo, making this a fine pair for display or collection.
The officer is pictured in full uniform, with the impressive Deutsches Kreuz in Gold clearly visible on the right breast – a highly prestigious decoration awarded for repeated acts of bravery or leadership in combat.
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Format: One postcard-size studio portrait & one smaller ID-format photo
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Subject: Luftwaffe officer with Deutsches Kreuz in Gold and several other awards
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Condition: As seen (please refer to photos for details)
A desirable and authentic portrait set, ideal for collectors of Luftwaffe memorabilia or award-related photography.
Waffen-SS Groupphoto of soldiers holding their SS Helmet!
€0,01Original Groupphoto of Waffen-SS soldiers holding their SS Helmets in a full row! TOP! Postcardsize. Condition as seen.
Studioportrait of a Waffen-SS soldier in StuG Uniform
€0,01Original Studioportrait of a Waffen-SS soldier. Postcardsize. Condition as seen.
Studioportrait of a Waffen-SS soldier
€0,01Original Studioportrait of a Waffen-SS soldier. Postcardsize. Condition as seen.
Studioportrait of a Waffen-SS soldier wearing a tinnie
€0,01Original Studioportrait of a Waffen-SS soldier wearing a tinnie. Postcardsize. Condition as seen.
Grouping — Polizei-Unterwachtmeister in SS-Gendarmerie-Bataillon 1 (mot.) — Eastern Front Service
€350,00Recipient: Polizei-Unterwachtmeister Oberpeilsteiner
Unit: SS-Gendarmerie-Bataillon 1 (mot.) — a rarely encountered formation that saw service on the Eastern Front.
Contents
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Award Document for the Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz (Wound Badge in Black), issued for his wound suffered on 1 August 1944
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Polizei-Dienstausweis (ID booklet, photo removed)
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Photographs (period originals)
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Letters & Personal Papers
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Various documents, including a paper mentioning his award of the Kriegsverdienstkreuz 2. Klasse mit Schwertern (War Merit Cross 2nd Class with Swords)
Collector’s Notes
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Rarely encountered unit: SS-Gendarmerie-Bataillon 1 (mot.) was part of the Ordnungspolizei and Waffen-SS structure, deployed in the East for security and combat operations.
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Grouping provides a valuable research opportunity with award papers, ID, letters, and period photographs.
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Solid centerpiece for a specialized Polizei, SS, or Eastern Front collection.
Condition
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As seen in photos: documents and papers show normal age-related wear; Wound Badge document well-preserved; Dienstausweis missing photo but otherwise intact.
Waffen-SS Führerschein – SS-Totenkopf-Artillerie-Regiment (KIA)
€350,00Original Waffen-SS Führerschein (Waffen-SS Driver’s License) of SS-Sturmmann Max Walch serving with 2. Batterie/ SS-Totenkopf-Artillerie-Regiment of the SS-Division “Totenkopf”. Complete with a photo.
Max Walch was Killed in Action in August of 1941. See death registration card (illustation only).
DRK (Deutsches Rotes Kreuz) 2nd Model Schiffchen — Overseas Cap
€0,01Original 2nd Model DRK overseas cap (Schiffchen), complete with its national insignia correctly applied on the side. Maker marked “3”, no size stamp present. Shows only light period wear and remains in overall very good condition — fabric strong, insignia intact.
Waffen-SS Wehrpass & Stammkarte — SS-Panzer-Artillerie-Regiment 1 “LAH” — KIA Falaise Pocket 1944
€1.450,00Recipient: SS-Sturmmann Karl Baldischwieler
Unit: 5. Batterie / SS-Panzer-Artillerie-Regiment 1 “Leibstandarte Adolf Hitler”
Division: 1. SS-Panzer-Division “LAH”
Contents
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Original SS-Wehrpass — well-documented, includes photo
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SS-Stammkarte
Service History
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Training: SS-Artillerie-Ersatz-Regiment
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Transfer: To 5./SS-Panzer-Artillerie-Regiment 1 (LAH) in June 1943
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Campaigns:
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Italy (1943)
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Eastern Front (late 1943–early 1944)
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France, Battle of Normandy (summer 1944)
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Promotion: Advanced to SS-Sturmmann during combat, 21 June 1944
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Fate: Killed in Action on 20 August 1944 near Saint-Lambert-sur-Dives during the closing stages of the Falaise Pocket
Historical Context: The Falaise Pocket
The Battle of the Falaise Pocket (August 12–21, 1944) marked the decisive end of the German presence in Normandy. Surrounded by Allied forces, elements of the 7. Armee and 5. Panzerarmee—including divisions of the Waffen-SS—were encircled near Falaise, Trun, and Chambois.
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Over 50,000 German troops were trapped, with thousands killed and vast amounts of equipment destroyed.
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Saint-Lambert-sur-Dives, where Baldischwieler fell, became one of the last escape corridors and saw fierce, desperate fighting as units of the LAH, Hitlerjugend, and other formations tried to break out.
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Baldischwieler’s death on 20 August 1944 places him among those who perished in the final collapse of the German front in Normandy.
Condition
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As seen in photos: Wehrpass complete, with photo and wartime entries.
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Stammkarte included, further strengthening provenance.
Collector’s Notes
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A poignant and historically significant KIA Normandy grouping tied to the elite Leibstandarte Division.
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Direct connection to the dramatic fighting and destruction of German forces in the Falaise Pocket, one of the key turning points of the Western Front in 1944.
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Rare opportunity to acquire an SS-Wehrpass with Normandy and Falaise attribution.
Photograph of Karl-Heinz Moehle – Kommandant of “U-123”
€0,01Original Wartime Photograph of Karl-Heinz Moehle. Korvettenkäpitan Karl-Heinz Moehle (31.07.1910 in Norden, Hannover † 27.11.1996 in Ahrensburg) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on February 26, 1941 as Kapitänleutnant und Kommandant of Uboot “U-123”. Little bit smaller then postcardsize.
Johannes-Rudolf Mühlenkamp – 5. SS-Panzer-Division “Wiking” (Eichenlaub)
€0,01Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Johannes-Rudolf Mühlenkamp. SS-Standartenführer Johannes-Rudolf Mühlenkamp (09.10.1910 † 23.09.1986) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on September 3, 1942 as SS-Sturmbannführer und Kommandeur of the SS-Panzer-Abteilung 5 “Wiking” and the Eichenlaub on September 21, 1944 als SS-Standartenführer und Führer of the 5. SS-Panzer-Division “Wiking”. Condition as seen. Smaller size.
Photograph of the Waffen-SS
€0,01Original photograph showing personnel of the Waffen-SS. Postcardsize. Condition as seen.
Leon Degrelle – 28. SS-Freiwilligen-Panzer-Grenadier-Division “Wallonië”
€0,01Original Scarce Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Leon Degrelle. SS-Standartenführer Leon Degrelle (15.06.1906 † 31.03.1994) earned the Ritterkreuz on February 20, 1944 as SS-Hauptsturmführer und Führer of the 5. SS-Freiwilligen-Sturmbrigade “Wallonien”, the Eichenlaub on August 27, 1944 as SS-Sturmbannführer und Kommandeur of the 28. SS-Freiwilligen-Grenadier-Division “Wallonien” and Nahkampfspange in Gold on September 14, 1944. Condition as seen. Large Size (A4 height).
Framed Signed Postcard of SS-Obergruppenführer Wilhelm Reinhard
€0,01Original framed authentic signed postcard of SS-Obergruppenführer Wilhelm Reinhardt. Wilhelm Reinhard (18 March 1869 – 18 January 1955) was a long-serving German military officer who held positions in the Royal Prussian Army, the Reichswehr, and later in the Wehrmacht. He also joined the NSDAP and rose to the rank of SS-Obergruppenführer, serving as an administrative rather than operational figure—he held no direct command within the SS. He was a member of the Reichstag and, from 1934 to 1943, led the Kyffhäuserbund, a major veterans’ association in Nazi Germany, which was later disbanded in 1945. After the war, Reinhard reestablished the veterans’ group in West Germany and led it until his death in 1955.
Condition as seen. Bit faded bit still visible.
3x Cards of Sint-Maartenfonds (SMF)
€0,013x Original cards of the Sint-Maartenfonds (SMF), the postwar Flemish Veteran Organisation for Flemish Easterfrontvolunteers. One of the cards is a personal card of Nestor Deprez (Waffen-SS Easternfront volunteer). Rarely encountered. Condition as seen.
Hitlerjugend Armband
€0,01Original Hitlerjugend Armband in overall good – near mint condition. Three-piece construction. No tag. Condition as seen.
SA/NSDAP Party Sleeve Armband
€0,01Original SA/NSDAP party sleeve armband in overall good – near mint condition. Three-piece construction. No tag. Condition as seen.
Original NSDAP Reichsparteitag 1937 Table / Wall Flag
€0,01Original NSDAP Reichsparteitag 1937 Table / Wall Flag (Fahrradfahne)
Patriotic-style double-sided table/wall flag issued for the 1937 Reichsparteitag in Nürnberg.
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One side shows three men holding a statue of the Reichsadler with the text “Reichsparteitag 1937” (multi-colored woven design with green rim).
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Reverse shows a woven town view of Nürnberg.
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Measures approx. 18.5 cm x 12.5 cm, made of bright red linen (minor sun fading, light age staining, no major damage).
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Still retains its attachment construction for mounting
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With four original cloth tabs (Laschen) likely meant for attaching commemorative tinnies from the rally.
Overall a scarce and decorative rally souvenir — well-preserved, lightly used, and rarely encountered.
Rare Soldbuch & Personal Grouping — SS-Panzer-Pionier-Bataillon 11 “Nordland” (Died in Captivity)
€1.995,00Grouping belonging to SS-Sturmmann Johann Schmid, who served with the 3. Kompanie / SS-Panzer-Pionier-Bataillon 11 of the famed 11. SS-Freiwilligen-Panzergrenadier-Division “Nordland.”
Contents
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Soldbuch
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Opened by Stubaf. Hermann Voß (Kdr. Pi.Btl. 11)
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Contains entries for his awards and service
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Final entries signed by notable officers (see below)
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Wound Tag (for grenade splinter wound at Narwa)
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Photo of Schmid in uniform
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Two rare photographs of “Orphanage Hill,” Narwa
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Extremely famous position in SS history during the Narwa fighting
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SS-Schule Prag (Pioneer school) training photo
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Family photos & train tickets
Awards & Service
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Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz (Wound Badge in Black)
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Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse (Iron Cross 2nd Class)
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Wounded at Narwa (grenade splinter to face/feet)
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Likely captured during the Battle of Berlin and later died in captivity.
Officer Signatures & Provenance
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Stubaf. Hermann Voß — Kdr. Pi.Btl. 11 (opened the Soldbuch, April 1945)
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Ostuf. Fritz Gärdtner — 2./Pi.Btl. 11 (signed Dec. 1943 check; KIA July 1944 at Auvere)
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Ustuf. Hans Henseler — Chef, 3./Pi.Btl. 11 (signed last check & EK2 entry, Oct. 1944)
Historical Significance
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Rare grouping tied directly to Narwa 1944, including photographs of the legendary Orphanage Hill — among the most iconic battle sites in the defense of the Narwa Front.
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Strong divisional connection to the “Nordland” Division, heavily involved on the Eastern Front and in the final battles around Berlin.
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Includes both frontline material (Soldbuch, wound tag, Narwa photos) and intimate personal effects (family photos, travel tickets) that bring the soldier’s story to life.
Condition
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As seen in photos: authentic, untouched grouping with natural period wear.
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Soldbuch complete with photo, legible entries, and proper stamps.
“Zur Erinnerung an die Einquartierung” – SS-Kradschützen-Bataillon
€50,00Original “In Memory” paper of the 4. Kompanie/ SS-Kradschützen-Bataillon “Zur Erinnerung an die Einquartierung vom 30.4.41-12.6.41 .. Michelsdorf, 12.6.1941”. Signed by the Kompanieführer. Small size. Condition as seen.
German Press Photograph of Mussert & NSKK-Ogruf. Eisden checking out Dutch NSKK
€0,01Original German Press Photograph of NSB Leader Anton Mussert and NSKK-Obergruppenführer Nikolaus Eisden checking out Dutch NSKK’ers in the NSKK School in Vivloorde. Size: 13x18cm. Condition as seen.
Studioportrait of Waffen-SS, NSDAP and NSKOV family
€55,00Original family studioportrait of a Waffen-SS soldier with his family, which belong to the NSKOV and NSDAP. Postcardsize. Condition as seen.
Group Photo of Allgemeine-SS Members wearing Tinnies
€55,00Original group photo of Allgemeine-SS Members wearing RPT Tinnies. Postcardsize. Condition as seen.
Entry Card – Mass Rally in Sportpalast Berlin – Dr. Goebbels in 1936
€75,00Original Entry Card for the Groß-Kundgebung on March 17, 1936 in Sportpalast Berlin (“Mass rally on March 17, 1936 at the Sportpalast in Berlin”). Speakers were Dr. Goebbels en Stadtrat Engel. Has been punched in the past. Condition as seen.
3x Photos NSJV “Nationaal-Socialistische Jeugd Vlaanderen”
€60,00Original 3x photographs of the Flemish NSJV (Nationaal-Socialistische Jeugd Vlaanderen) in the field training. Condition as seen.
Death Card: Waffen-SS Soldier Western Front – September 1944
€60,00Original Death Card (“Sterbebild”) of a Waffen-SS soldier, who Died in Action from his wounds suffered on the Western Front in April 1945. Condition as seen.
Death Card: Waffen-SS Soldier Stettin – February 1945
€55,00Original Death Card (“Sterbebild”) of a Waffen-SS soldier, who was Killed in Action on the Western Front near Stettin. Condition as seen.
Death Card: Waffen-SS Soldier Western Front – September 1944
€60,00Original Death Card (“Sterbebild”) of a Waffen-SS soldier, who Died in Action from his wounds suffered on the Western Front. Condition as seen.
Wehrpass & PKA Award Recommendation Doc —Panzergrenadier-Regiment 304 (gep.)
€275,00Recipient: Gefreiter Meissl
Unit: 1. Kompanie / Panzergrenadier-Regiment 304 (gep.), 2. Panzer-Division
Grouping Includes
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Wehrpass (complete with original photo)
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“Antrag für die Verleihung des Panzerkampfabzeichens in Bronze”
(Application for the Award of the Panzer Assault Badge in Bronze) — a rare surviving document connected directly to his decoration.
Service & Decorations
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Panzerkampfabzeichen in Bronze (Panzer Assault Badge in Bronze)
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Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz (Wound Badge in Black)
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Wounded September 1943 by shrapnel in the feet and face — likely ending his frontline combat service.
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Collector’s Notes
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The Wehrpass is complete, photo intact, and well-documented.
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The award application (Antrag) for the Panzer Assault Badge is particularly scarce — these documents were normally discarded after processing, making this an excellent addition for paper collectors.
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Strong divisional link to the 2. Panzer-Division and its Panzergrenadiers.
Condition
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As seen in photos: original wartime documents, period wear but fully legible and intact.
Soldbuch, RAD Pass — “Spieß” in Panzer-Regiment 3 (5x Awards)
€250,00Recipient: Hauptfeldwebel Berndt
Role: “Spieß” (company first sergeant) of the Stabskompanie / Panzer-Regiment 3, 2. Panzer-Division
Grouping Includes
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Soldbuch
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Complete with original photograph
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Very well filled in with entries and awards
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Arbeitsdienst Pass (RAD)
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Wehrmacht ID Card
Service History
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Served through the Invasion of Poland (1939)
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Took part in the Western Campaign, 1940–41 with the 2. Panzer-Division
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Senior NCO as company “Spieß” in the regimental staff company
Decorations Recorded
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Dienstauszeichnung IV. Klasse (Long Service Award)
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Erinnerungsmedaille an den 13.3.1938 (Annexation of Austria Medal)
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Erinnerungsmedaille an den 1.10.1938 (Sudetenland Medal)
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Schützenabzeichen 3. Klasse (Marksman’s Badge)
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Kriegsverdienstkreuz 2. Klasse mit Schwertern (War Merit Cross 2nd Class with Swords)
Collector’s Notes
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Excellent complete set with strong documentation trail.
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The Soldbuch is especially desirable: photo included, thorough entries, showing service from the earliest campaigns of the war.
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Attractive set tied to a senior NCO in the famed 2. Panzer-Division.
Condition
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As seen in photos: period wear but well-preserved; Soldbuch intact with photo, legible entries throughout.
TOP W-SS Photo Album – SS-Pz.-Gren.-Rgt 2 “LSSAH” – Oct 1944 – Kampfgruppe Peiper / Tomhardt Malmedy
€0,01Provenance: Personal-made album, likely compiled by Hans Brückner (?), based on names and notes contained inside.
Unit: 11. Kompanie / SS-Panzergrenadier-Regiment 2, 1. SS-Panzer-Division “Adolf Hitler”
Timeframe: Primarily October 1944, photographed in Venne shortly before the Ardennes Offensive.
Content & Highlights
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Small album with 28x photographs of which numerous high-quality, sharp, with detailed captions.
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Shows officers, NCOs, and group scenes from 11./SS-Panzergrenadier-Regiment 2 “LAH” — nearly all names are written in the album, providing rare and precise identification.
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Two photographs include Obersturmführer Heinz Tomhardt.
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Historical Context: Heinz Tomhardt & Malmedy
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Heinz Tomhardt (SS-Obersturmführer, b. 1921 – d. 1946) was a company commander in SS-Panzergrenadier-Regiment 2.
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He served under Kampfgruppe Peiper during the Ardennes Offensive (December 1944).
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After the war, Tomhardt was implicated in the Malmedy Massacre, in which American POWs and civilians were murdered by elements of Kampfgruppe Peiper near Baugnez crossroads. He was sentenced to death at Dachau in 1946, later commuted to life imprisonment.
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His appearance in this album adds a direct and rare connection to one of the most infamous war crimes of WWII.
Significance
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This album documents men and moments from a frontline SS-Panzergrenadier company just weeks before their participation in the Ardennes Offensive, making it a unique primary source.
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The connection to Kampfgruppe Peiper, the naming of individuals, and the inclusion of Tomhardt photographs greatly enhance the historical importance.
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Once-in-a-lifetime collector’s item — very few such intact, personalized albums have survived.
Condition
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As seen in photos: compact, personal-sized album with period handwriting and annotations.
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Photographs remain crisp with strong contrast; captions are legible.
5x Award Document Grouping — 9. & 2. Panzer-Division) — Eastern Front & Normandy (!)
€450,00Recipient: Unteroffizier Heinz Niendorf
Units: 4. Kompanie / Panzergrenadier-Regiment 304 (gep.) (2. Panzer-Division), Previously: Panzerjäger-Abteilung 50 (9. Panzer-Division).
Set Includes (5 award documents)
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Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse (Iron Cross 2nd Class)
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Kriegsverdienstkreuz 2. Klasse mit Schwertern (War Merit Cross 2nd Class with Swords)
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Allgemeines Sturmabzeichen (General Assault Badge)
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Kraftfahr-Bewährungsabzeichen in Bronze (Driver Proficiency Badge in Bronze)
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Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz (Wound Badge in Black)
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Awarded for wound suffered 24 June 1944 during the Battle of Normandy!
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Historical Context
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Niendorf saw service on the Eastern Front before being transferred to the 2. Panzer-Division.
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His Normandy campaign wound ties this group directly to the heavy fighting in summer 1944.
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The combination of Panzergrenadier service, Normandy connection, and complete 5x set makes this a particularly desirable grouping.
Condition
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Original wartime documents, period-typed with signatures and unit stamps.
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Condition as seen in photos: light age and handling wear, overall well-preserved.
Collector’s Notes
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Highly desirable grouping with direct Normandy attribution.
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Attractive set spanning multiple awards — combat, merit, wound, and proficiency.
3x Award Documents – Panzer-Regiment 3 (2. Panzer-Division)
€220,00Recipient: Obergefreiter Karl Baudisch
Unit: Stabskompanie I./Panzer-Regiment 3 & 1. Kompanie/Panzer-Regiment 3, 2. Panzer-Division
Set Includes (3 documents)
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Panzerkampfabzeichen in Silber
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Awarded for the Western Campaign, 1940
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Signed by Generalleutnant Rudolf Veiel (later Knight’s Cross recipient, commander 2. Panzer-Division)
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Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse (Iron Cross 2nd Class)
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Signed by Generalleutnant Veiel
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Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz (Wound Badge in Black)
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For his first wound, October 1941
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All three documents are original wartime issues, not copies. Condition: as seen in photos
Rare grouping tied to a named 2. Panzer-Division soldier with service in both the Western Campaign and on the Eastern Front. Excellent small set with strong unit attribution and two signatures by Generalleutnant Veiel. Highly desirable for Panzer and 2. Panzer-Division collectors.
Book La Bataille de Koursk — Éditions Heimdal (13x Signed W-SS Panzer RK/DKIG..!)
€350,00Original La Bataille de Koursk — Éditions Heimdal (Original French Edition) — book which bears several top signatures! This copy has been signed by veterans who either earned the Ritterkreuz, Deutsches Kreuz in Gold, or served during the Battle of Kursk. Notable names:
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Ernst Barkmann
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Hans Siptrott
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Karl-Heinz Boska
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Walter Lau
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Fritz Langanke
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Rudolf von Ribbentrop
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Josef “Sepp” Lainer
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Walter Scherf
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Wilhelm Wiener
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Leonhard Klemz
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Richard Rudolf
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Kurt Sametreiter
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Plus one additional unidentified veteran signature
Rarely encountered ! Condition as seen.