Portrait of Wehrmacht Oberleutnant wearing Deutsches Kreuz in Gold
€50,00Original Wartime Portrait of a Wehrmacht (Heer) Oberleutnant wearing the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold. Condition as seen. Postcardsize.
Photolot of Generalmajor Siegfried Kempf – Deutsches Kreuz in Silber with Oberkommando der Wehrmacht
€150,00Original Wartime Portrait, Photos & Postwar Death Letter of Siegfried Kempf. Generalmajor Siegfried Kempf (15.03.1896 in Potsdam † 23.09.1964 in Heidelberg) earned the Deutsches Kreuz in Silber on October 20, 1943 as Oberst und Chef of the Abteilung Chiffrierwesen, Amtsgruppe Wehrmacht-Nachrichtenverbindungen, Oberkommando der Wehrmacht. Condition as seen.
Sudetendeutsche Partei Mitgliedsausweis
€40,00Original Mitgliedsausweis (Membership’s Booklet) of the Sudetendeutsche Partei. Filled in, no photo. Condition as seen.
Dieter Gläsche – Panzergrenadier-Regiment 11 (9. Panzer-Division)
€15,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Dieter Gläsche. Oberleutnant Dieter Gläsche (01.09.1920 † 30.04.2015 in Stuttgart) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on April 17, 1945 as Oberleutnant und Führer in the Panzergrenadier-Regiment 11 of the 9. Panzer-Division. Postcardsize.
Franz Schmid – Schnelle-Abteilung 306 (306. Infanterie-Division)
€15,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Franz Schmid. Leutnant Franz Schmid (25.06.1918 † 15.02.2010) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on October 21, 1943 as Leutnant und Führer of the 3. Kompanie/ Schnelle-Abteilung 306 of the 306. Infanterie-Division. Postcardsize.
Heinz Jürgens – SS-Polizei-Panzeraufklärungs-Abteilung 4
€35,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Heinz Jürgens. SS-Hauptsturmführer Heinz Jürgens (21.03.1917 † 07.07.2008) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on May 9, 1945 as SS-Hauptsturmführer und Kommandeur of the SS-Polizei-Panzeraufklärungs-Abteilung 4 of the 4. SS-Polizei-Panzergrenadier-Division.
Walter Gerhold – Kleinkampf-Flottille 361 (Normandy!)
€40,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Walther Gerhold. Schreiber-Obergefreiter Walther Gerhold (08.06.1921 † 02.03.2013) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on July 6, 1944 as Schreiber-Obergefreiter und Einmanntorpedofahrer in Kleinkampf-Flottille 361. Good Condition. Postcardsize.
“The 23 year old Schreiberobergefreiter Walter Gerhold, from Sauerland, is the first lone fighter from the Kriegsmarine to be awarded the Knight’s Cross for sinking a British cruiser of the ‘Aurora Class’ under the most difficult of conditions. Commanding his human torpedo, Gerhold passed by six British destroyers at very close range, broke through the security ring and attacked a cruiser lying behind it following a skillful and calculated approach. The ship went down after suffering a major boiler explosion. Due to his bravery before the enemy Gerhold was also promoted to Schreibermaat.”
Hermann Sauer – Festungs-Grenadier-Regiment Sauer (Festung Breslau)
€25,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Hermann Sauer. Oberst Hermann Sauer (22.01.1893 in Lobnig † 17.08.1979 in Wien) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on April 30, 1945 as Oberst und Kommandeur of the Festungs-Grenadier-Regiment Sauer in Festung Breslau. Small photo.
Provenance: This signature comes from one of the largest postwar signature collection I’ve ever commissioned. This collection was started by a Waffen-SS Veteran, Werner H., in the 1950’s until he passed away.
Walter Lange – Grenadier-Regiment 43 (1. Infanterie-Division) (Eichenlaub)
€45,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo & Card of Walter Lange. Oberst Dr.med.dent. Walter Lange (14.07.1898 in Berlin † 30.10.1982 in Osnabrück) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on February 10, 1943 as Oberstleutnant und Kommandeur and the Eichenlaub on September 13, 1943 as Oberst und Kommandeur of the Grenadier-Regiment 43 of the 1. Infanterie-Division. Photo + Written Card.
Provenance: This signature comes from one of the largest postwar signature collection I’ve ever commissioned. This collection was started by a Waffen-SS Veteran, Werner H., in the 1950’s until he passed away.
Hellmuth Reymann – 13. Luftwaffe-Feld-Division & 11. Infanterie-Division (Eichenlaub)
€45,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Paper Photo of Hellmuth Reymann. Generalleutnant Hellmuth Reymann (24.11.1892 † 12.12.1988) earned the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold on November 22, 1941 with Infanterie-Regiment 205, the Ritterkreuz on April 5, 1944 as Generalleutnant und Kommandeur of the 13. Luftwaffe-Feld-Division and the Eichenlaub on November 28, 1944 as Generalleutnant und Kommandeur of the 11. Infanterie-Division. Good Condition. Measuring: Postcardsize.
Provenance: This signature comes from one of the largest postwar signature collection I’ve ever commissioned. This collection was started by a Waffen-SS Veteran, Werner H., in the 1950’s until he passed away.
Handsigned Large Passe-Partout Portrait of Joseph Goebbels (!)
€0,01Original prewar (1935) handsigned large passe-partout portrait of Joseph Goebbels! The portrait was dedicated to a “Pgn. (Parteigenosse?) .. in dankbarem Kameradschaft .. Goebbels (signature)” in “Weihn. (Weihnachten) 35”.
Friedrich Blond – SS-Panzergrenadier-Ausbildungs- und Ersatz-Bataillon 1 “LSSAH”
€40,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Friedrich Blond. SS-Untersturmführer Friedrich Blond (29.04.1920 † 24.05.2009) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on April 28, 1945 as SS-Untersturmführer with the 12. Kompanie/ SS-Panzergrenadier-Ausbildungs- und Ersatz-Bataillon 1 “LSSAH”. Condition as seen. Postcardsize.
Fritz Darges – SS-Panzer-Regiment 5 “Wiking” & Personal Adjutant of Adolf Hitler
€0,01Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Fritz Darges. SS-Obersturmbannführer Fritz Darges (08.02.1913 in Dülseberg † 25.10.2009 in Celle) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on April 5, 1945 as SS-Obersturmbannführer und Führer of the SS-Panzer-Regiment 5 of the 5. SS-Panzer-Division “Wiking”. Condition as seen. Postcardsize.
He served as an Adjutant to Martin Bormann and later was a personal Adjutant to Adolf Hitler. After his death a manuscript with his memoirs was published. Read more on Fritz Darges (Wikipedia)
Hans Hauser – SS-Panzer-Grenadier-Regiment 4 “Der Führer”
€45,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Hans Hauser. SS-Sturmbannführer Hans Hauser (31.01.1916 † 21.11.2001) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on May 6, 1945 as SS-Sturmbannführer und Kommandeur of the I. Bataillon/ SS-Panzer-Grenadier-Regiment 4 “Der Führer” of the 2. SS-Panzer-Division “Das Reich”. Condition as seen. Postcardsize.
Herbert Fries – Fallschirm-Panzerjäger-Abteilung 1 (Pantherturm!)
€0,01Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Herbert Fries. Leutnant Herbert Fries (01.03.1925 in Waldmühlen † 06.01.2014 in Rennerod-Emmerichenhain) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on September 5, 1944 as Gefreiter und Geschützführer in the 2. Kompanie/ Fallschirm-Panzerjäger-Abteilung 1 of the 1. Fallschirmjäger-Division. A5-Size! Condition as seen.
Awarded for his achievements as the gunner of a “Pantherturm” along the Via Casilina road (specifically near Piedimonte). He destroyed 7 allied tanks on the 21.05.1944, 6 more on the 22.05.1944 and finally an additional 7 on the 24.05.1944. After this the crew of the Pantherturm (christened “Schlafmütze” or sleepyhead) blew up their gun and retreated north with the rest of the German defenders. Fries was recognized appropriately for his total of 20 tank kills during this short time period in a critical area of the battle.
Herbert Fries – Fallschirm-Panzerjäger-Abteilung 1 (Pantherturm!) (A5-Size)
€30,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Herbert Fries. Leutnant Herbert Fries (01.03.1925 in Waldmühlen † 06.01.2014 in Rennerod-Emmerichenhain) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on September 5, 1944 as Gefreiter und Geschützführer in the 2. Kompanie/ Fallschirm-Panzerjäger-Abteilung 1 of the 1. Fallschirmjäger-Division. A5-Size! Condition as seen.
Awarded for his achievements as the gunner of a “Pantherturm” along the Via Casilina road (specifically near Piedimonte). He destroyed 7 allied tanks on the 21.05.1944, 6 more on the 22.05.1944 and finally an additional 7 on the 24.05.1944. After this the crew of the Pantherturm (christened “Schlafmütze” or sleepyhead) blew up their gun and retreated north with the rest of the German defenders. Fries was recognized appropriately for his total of 20 tank kills during this short time period in a critical area of the battle.
Soldbuch Officer Art.Rgt.196 & 131, Tech.Btl.26 & Marschbrigade von Schultz (2x Awards)
€0,01Original Soldbuch of an Oberleutnant Addicks who served with the Artillerie-Regiment 196, Artillerie-Regiment 131, Wirtschaftskommando Lemberg, Technische-Bataillon (mot) 26 and Marsch-Regiment-Marschbrigade von Schultz. He was decorated with the Winterschlacht im Osten 1941/42 and Kriegsverdienstkreuz 2. Klasse mit Schwertern. He was equipped with a Sauer u. Sohn 7,65 pistol. Also 6 kampftage are listed! Complete with photo.
Fritz Feßmann – Panzer-Aufkl.-Abt.7 & Kradschützen-Btl. 64 (Schwertern) (Wartime Signed)
€0,01Original Wartime Studioportrait with Wartime Signature of Fritz Fessmann. Major der Reserve Fritz Feßmann (25.12.1913 † 11.10.1944) earned the Ritterkreuz in June 1940 and the Eichenlaub on October 27, 1941 as Leutnant der Reserve und Zugführer in the 1. Kompanie/ Panzer-Aufklärungs-Abteilung 7 of the 4. Panzer-Division and the Schwertern on January 4, 1943 as Oberleutnant der Reserve und Chef of the 1. Kompanie/ Kradschützen-Bataillon 64 of the 14. Panzer-Division. Measuring: Postcardsize.
Gustav-Siegfried Rödel – Jagdgeschwader 27 (Eichenlaub, 98 Victories!) (Wartime Signed)
€250,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Gustav-Siegfried Rödel. Oberst Gustav-Siegfried Rödel (24.10.1915 in Merseburg † 06.02.1995 in Bonn) earned the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold on July 16, 1942, the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on June 24, 1941 as Oberleutnant und Staffelkapitän of the 4. Staffel/ Jagdgeschwader 27 and the Eichenlaub on June 20, 1943 as Major und Geschwaderkommodore of the Jagdgeschwader 27 (after 78 aerial victories). Postcardsize. Condition as seen.
Wolfgang Späte – Jagdgeschwader 54 (Eichenlaub, Flew the Me262 – 99 Victories!) (Wartime Signed)
€180,00Original Wartime Signature on a Wartime Postcard of Wolfgang Späte. Major Wolfgang Späte (08.09.1911 in Dresden † 30.04.1997 in Edewecht) earned the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold on December 9, 1941 and the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on October 5, 1941 as Oberleutnant und Flugzeugführer in the 5. Staffel/ Jagdgeschwader 54 and the Eichenlaub on April 23, 1942 as Oberleutnant und Staffelkapitän of the 5. Staffel/ Jagdgeschwader 54 (after 72 aerial victories).
Wolfgang Späte was credited with 99 aerial victories. He also piloted the Messerschmitt Me-163 “Komet” and achieved 5 aerial victories with the Messerschmett Me-262! Read more on Wolfgang Späte (Wikipedia)
Horst Niemack – Aufklärungs-Abt. 5 & Panzer-Füsilier-Rgt. “Großdeutschland” (Schwertern) (Wartime Signed)
€145,00Original Wartime Signature on a Wartime Postcard of Generalmajor Horst Niemack (10 March 1909, Hannover † 7 April 1992, Groß Hehlen) was a highly decorated German Army officer and one of the most famous commanders of the Großdeutschland Division. Beginning his career as a Rittmeister in cavalry and reconnaissance units, he rose to command the Panzer-Füsilier-Regiment “Großdeutschland”. Niemack was one of the rare recipients of the Ritterkreuz mit Eichenlaub und Schwertern.
Awards and Decorations
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Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross – 14 July 1940, as Rittmeister und Kommandeur of Aufklärungs-Abteilung 5.
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Oak Leaves (Eichenlaub) – 10 August 1941, as Rittmeister und Kommandeur of Aufklärungs-Abteilung 5, 5. Infanterie-Division.
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Swords (Schwertern) – 4 June 1944, as Oberst und Kommandeur of Panzer-Füsilier-Regiment “Großdeutschland,” Panzer-Grenadier-Division “Großdeutschland”.
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Iron Cross (1939) 1st and 2nd Class, German Cross in Gold, and other Wehrmacht service and campaign decorations.
Item Details
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Original wartime signature of Generalmajor Horst Niemack.
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Signed on a wartime postcard.
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Condition: As seen – period ink autograph on postcard stock.
Collector’s Note
Horst Niemack was one of the most prominent commanders of the Großdeutschland Division, leading elite infantry and armored formations in some of the fiercest fighting on the Eastern Front. His status as a Knight’s Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords recipient makes his autograph especially desirable for advanced collectors of Heer and Großdeutschland memorabilia.
Rudolf Bogatsch – General der Luftwaffe (Wartime Signed)
€85,00Original Wartime Signature on a Postcard of Rudolf Bogatsch. General der Flieger Rudolf Bogatsch (04.09.1891 † 05.06.1970) earned the Ritterkreuz on March 20, 1942 as General der Flieger und General der Luftwaffe with the Oberbefehlshaber des Heeres. Condition as seen. Postcardsize.
Death Card of Oberleutnant u. Batteriechef – KIA August 1944 in France
€0,01Original Death Card (“Sterbebild”) of Oberleutnant Hans Prem, who was Killed in Action on August 2, 1944 in France.
Late war Photograph of various Ritterkreuzträgers (January 1945!) – 183. Volksgrenadier-Division
€0,01Original Late war Photograph of various Ritterkreuzträgers (January 1945!). 6x9cm.
Postcard of Generalfeldmarschall Friedrich Paulus (Stalingrad)
€0,01Original Postcard of Generalfeldmarschall Friedrich Paulus, most famously known from the Battle of Stalingrad. Condition as seen.
Set of Waffen-SS Recruiter of the Hitlerjugend
€0,01Original top and rare set of a Waffen-SS recruiter of the Hitlerjugend. His job was to recruit Hitlerjugend members to sign-up for the Waffen-SS. Contains several photographs of dad and son (also note the HJ Armand on the uniform) and a card for his good performance.
Sturmabzeichen Award Doc: Pionier-Kompanie 714 (714. Infanterie-Division)
€75,00An authentic wartime award document issued to Gefreiter Karcher, who served with Pionierkompanie 714 of the 714. Infanterie-Division (later re-designated as the 114. Jäger-Division).
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Award: Allgemeines Sturmabzeichen (General Assault Badge)
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Reason: For active participation in 3 infantry assaults
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Signed by: Generalmajor Friedrich Stahl (Divisional Commander)
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Condition: Document was folded in the past; overall condition as seen
Historical Context
The 714. Infanterie-Division was formed in 1941 and deployed primarily in the Balkans, where it took part in anti-partisan operations. In 1943, it was reorganized and renamed the 114. Jäger-Division, continuing service in Italy.
The Allgemeines Sturmabzeichen was instituted in 1940 and awarded to soldiers who participated in three or more infantry assaults, counter-attacks, or close combat actions, often highlighting the courage and frontline involvement of support troops such as pioneers.
Collector’s Note
A desirable and well-documented award paper, featuring the scarce divisional connection to both the Balkans campaign and the later Italian front. The signature of Generalmajor Friedrich Stahl further enhances the historical and collector’s value.
KVK2X Award Doc: schwere Granatwefer-Btl. 18 (1. Ski-Jäger-Division)
€0,01Original Award document of Gefreiter Büchel, who served with schwere Granatwerfer-Bataillon 18 of the 1. Ski-Jäger-Division, for the Kriegsverdienstkreuz 2. Klasse mit Schwertern (War Merit Cross 2nd Class with Swords) for his service on January 30, 1945. Signed by Oberst von Schlebrügge? Condition as seen.
KVK2X Award Doc: Fahrkolonne 152 (1. Ski-Jäger-Division)
€0,01Original Award document of Unteroffizier Bachner, who served with 2. Fahrkolonne 152 of the 1. Ski-Jäger-Division, for the Kriegsverdienstkreuz 2. Klasse mit Schwertern (War Merit Cross 2nd Class with Swords) for his service on January 30, 1945. Signed by the Divisions’ Adjutant. Condition as seen.
2x Award Docs: Jäger-Regiment 721 (114. Jäger-Division)
€0,01Original award document set of Feldwebel Bonas who served with the Jäger-Regiment 721 of the 114. Jäger-Division. Documents include the: Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse and the Kriegsverdienstkreuz 2. Klasse mit Schwertern. Comes with an extra bestallung certificate. The KVK was signed by Generalmajor Reichert (Ritterkreuz) and the EK by General der Infanterie von Leyser. Condition as seen.
3x Award Docs: Aufklärungs-Abteilung 114 (Italy 44-45!) (114. Jäger-Division)
€0,01Original award document set of Gefreiter Glaw who served with the Aufklärungs-Abteilung 114 of the 114. Jäger-Division. Documents include the: Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse, Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz and the Kriegsverdienstkreuz 2. Klasse mit Schwertern. All earned in December 1944-January 1945 in Italy! Signatures on EK en KVK are that of Oberst (later) Generalmajor Martin Strahammer (Eichenlaub and shot by the Americans on May 2, 1945!). Condition as seen (Swastika’s bit censored).
Führerschein of Oberzahlmeister – Gebirgs-Pionier-Ersatz-Bataillon 83
€0,01Original Führerschein (Driver’s License) of an Oberzahlmeister of Gebirgs-Pionier-Ersatz-Bataillon 83. Complete with photo.
Groupphoto Musikzug/ Infanterie-Ersatz-Regiment 45
€25,00Original groupphoto of the Musikzug/ Infanterie-Ersatz-Regiment 45. Postcardsize.
Studioportrait Feldgendarm with Feldgendarmerie Cufftitle
€20,00Original Studioportrait of a Feldgendarm wearing the Feldgendarmerie Cufftitle, Driver Profiency Badge and numbered shoulderboards. Postcardsize. Condition as seen.
Studioportrait Spieß Marine-Artillerie-Abteilung 264 (Lorient!)
€25,00Original studioportrait of the Hauptfeldwebel (named on the back with FPNr.) of 3. Batterie/ Marine-Artillerie-Abteilung 264 which was stationed at Batterie Gavres in Lorient! Postcardsize.
Studioportrait of Soldier from Gebirgsjäger-Regiment 100
€20,00Original Studioportrait of a Gebirgsjäger wearing numbered shoulderboards with cypher “100”. Postcardsize.
Studioportrait Kriegsmarine Sailor with Awards
€20,00Original Kriegsmarine studioportrait of a sailor wearing awards. Postcardsize.
Flak & Kriegsmarine Soldier Studioportrait – KM wearing Cap Badge!
€20,00Original wartime portrait of a Flak & Kriegsmarine soldier. Interestingly, the Kriegsmarine soldier is wearing a cap badge. Looks like an Anchor? Postcardsize.
Rochus Misch – “The Last Witness” (Führerbunker, Bodyguard of Adolf Hitler)
€0,01Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Rochus Misch. SS-Untersturmführer Rochus Misch (29.07.1917 † 05.09.2013) served with the 1. SS-Panzer-Division “LSSAH” and afterwards with the Führerbegleitkommando (Führer Escort Command; FBK) as a bodyguard, courier, and telephone operator for Adolf Hitler. Misch was one of the last occupants of the Führerbunker in Berlin, May 1945 where he also witnessed the bodies of Eva & Adolf Hitler as well as the Goebbels family. Condition as seen. Postcardsize.
Gerhard Keerl – Artillerie-Regiment 1316
€15,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Gerhard Keerl. Leutnant Gerhard Keerl served with the Artillerie-Regiment 14, Artillerie-Regiment 256 and Artillerie-Regiment 1316. Postcardsize.
Herbert Ziegelmeier – Transportgeschwader 5 (Me 323 “Gigant”)
€15,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Herbert Ziegelmeier. Feldwebel Herbert Ziegelmeier (27.08.1919 † ) served with the Transportgeschwader 5. He piloted a Me 323 “Gigant”! Postcardsize.
Joseph Wiesholler – Gebirgs-Aufklärungs-Abteilung 54
€15,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Joseph Wiesholler. Obergefreiter Joseph Wiesholler (22.06.1922 † ) served with the 1. Kompanie/ Gebirgs-Aufklärungs-Abteilung 54 of the 1. Gebirgs-Division. Postcardsize.
Georg Wiesholler – Marine-Artillerie-Abteilung
€0,01Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Georg Wiesholler. Obergefreiter Georg Wiesholler (13.07.1919 † ) served with a Marine-Artillerie-Abteilung. Postcardsize.
Herbert Ziegelmeier – Transportgeschwader 5 (Me 323 “Gigant”)
€0,01Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Herbert Ziegelmeier. Feldwebel Herbert Ziegelmeier (27.08.1919 † ) served with the Transportgeschwader 5. He piloted a Me 323 “Gigant”! Postcardsize.
Walter Winkler – Nachtjagdgeschwader 101
€15,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Walter Winkler. Oberfähnrich Walter Winkler (26.10.1924 † ) served with the Nachtjagdgeschwader 101. Postcardsize.
Helmut Kampe – Zerstörer “Z23”
€15,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Helmut Kampe. Fähnrich zur See Helmut Kampe (07.12.1925 † ) served with the Zerstörer “Z23”. Postcardsize.
Gustav Hoffmann – SS-Flak-Abteilung 12 “Hitlerjugend”
€0,01Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Gustav Hoffmann. SS-Sturmmann Gustav Hoffmann (16.01.1926 – ) served with the 4. Batterie/ SS-Flak-Abteilung 12 of the 12. SS-Panzer-Division “Hitlerjugend”. Postcardsize.
Fritz Geißdörfer – SS-Panzergrenadier-Regiment 36 “RFSS”
€0,01Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Fritz Geißdörfer. SS-Untersturmführer Fritz Geißdörfer (01.05.1924 † ) served with the SS-Panzergrenadier-Regiment 36 and 16. SS-Panzergrenadier-Division “Reichsführer-SS”. Postcardsize.