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Studio Portrait Vlaamse Wachtbrigade
€150,00Original Studio Portrait of a Flemish member of the Vlaamse Wachtbrigade. Postcardsize.
3x Flemish Waffen-SS Volunteers (Small ID Sizes)
€100,003x Small ID photo of Flemish Waffen-SS Volunteers. Small ID Size!
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Award Document – Infantry Assault Badge in Bronze – Panzer-Grenadier-Regiment „Großdeutschland“
€350,00Original WWII Besitzzeugnis (award certificate) for the Infanterie-Sturmabzeichen in Bronze, awarded to Gefreiter Karl-Heinz Huckemeyer, serving with the Stabskompanie / Panzer-Grenadier-Regiment „Großdeutschland“. Signed by Major Paul Schwarzrock (AU+DKIG+RK!).
The certificate is dated 17 September 1944 “Im Felde” and bears the original signature of a Major and Regimentsführer.
Particularly interesting is the accompanying original typed combat notation, recording several actions from the summer of 1944:
- 4.6.1944 – Angriff nördlich Zahorna (bei 14. Kp.)
- 16.8.1944 – Angriff auf Kaziai
- 25.8.1944 – Waldkampf südlich Zetini
These entries provide a fascinating contemporary record of the combat operations in which the recipient participated shortly before the award was issued.
Details
- Recipient: Gefreiter Karl-Heinz Huckemeyer
- Unit: Stabskompanie / Panzer-Grenadier-Regiment „Großdeutschland“
- Award: Infanterie-Sturmabzeichen in Bronze
- Date: 17 September 1944
- Original period signature
- Original unit stamp
- Excellent historical documentary value
A very interesting original Großdeutschland award document, particularly enhanced by the accompanying combat record listing specific attacks and engagements in June and August 1944.
Waffen-SS Officer’s Collar Tab – SS Runes – Uniform Removed
€1.095,00Original WWII Waffen-SS officer’s collar tab featuring the embroidered SS runes. Removed from its original uniform and showing a very attractive, naturally worn appearance.
The insignia displays clear white/silver bullion-style SS runes on black wool, with the original embroidered border. The reverse shows clear evidence of having been removed from a uniform, including remaining stitching and wear.
Condition: Used/worn condition with age-related wear, loose threads and some losses, exactly as shown. No attempt has been made to repair or restore it.
A genuine, well-worn piece of WWII Waffen-SS uniform insignia with excellent period character.
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Rare WWII “Großdeutschland” Shoulder Strap – Infantry – Offiziers-Anwärter
€395,00Truly attractive and scarce original WWII German Heer shoulder strap for the Großdeutschland-Division, in the white Waffenfarbe of the Infantry.
This is an early/mid-war M41-pattern enlisted-man’s type shoulder strap, featuring the highly desirable embroidered “GD” cypher in white and the characteristic white infantry piping. Particularly interesting are the two silver-grey NCO-style braid loops (“Laschen”), identifying the wearer as an Offiziers-Anwärter (officer candidate).
The strap is constructed with the standard dark green wool upper surface and regulation-style white piping. The “GD” cypher is machine-embroidered in white, as prescribed for the formation.
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Erwin Rommel – Generalfeldmarschall (Diamonds) (Wartime Signed)
€1.100,00Original and excellent, scarce authentic wartime-signed postcard of Generalfeldmarschall Erwin Rommel, the famous German commander known as the “Desert Fox.” Postcard size.
The postcard bears an original wartime signature of Erwin Rommel, making this an attractive piece for collectors of WWII autographs, German military history and Rommel memorabilia. Authentic wartime Rommel signatures are highly sought after, particularly given the considerable number of reproductions and forged signatures encountered on the market.
Erwin Johannes Eugen Rommel (1891–1944) served in the Imperial German Army during WWI, the Reichswehr during the Weimar period and later the Wehrmacht. During WWII he commanded the 7. Panzer-Division, the German forces in North Africa and, from late 1943, Heeresgruppe B in Normandy. He became internationally known as the “Desert Fox” (Wüstenfuchs).
Details:
- Original WWII period postcard
- Signed by Erwin Rommel
- Postcard size
- Scarce and highly collectible
- Excellent original wartime piece
- Not a modern reproduction or printed signature
A very desirable piece of original Rommel memorabilia, especially for collectors specializing in signed German military material.
Panzer Soldbuch & Führerschein – Panzer-Abteilung 7 – MP40 – Photo in Panzer Uniform
€295,00Interesting original WWII document grouping belonging to Georg Kubitz, comprising his original Wehrmacht Soldbuch and Wehrmacht-Führerschein, with documentation of service in several armoured formations and training establishments.
Kubitz’s early military career is particularly well documented. His Wehrmacht-Führerschein was issued in 1938 while serving with Panzer-Nachrichten-Abteilung 37, and retains his original photograph, signature and official stamps.
His Soldbuch subsequently records service with:
- Panzer-Nachrichten-Abteilung 37
- Lehrtruppe Panzer-Truppenschule Bergen
- Panzer-Abteilung 7
- Later service with additional formations recorded in the Soldbuch
- Promotion to Unteroffizier
Particularly interesting is the recorded issue of an MP40, documented in the weapon/equipment section of the Soldbuch.
Kubitz was also awarded the Medaille zur Erinnerung an den 1. Oktober 1938, the commemorative medal for the German occupation of the Sudetenland, adding an interesting pre-war element to the grouping.
Highlights
- Original Wehrmacht Soldbuch
- Original Wehrmacht-Führerschein, 1938
- Early service with Panzer-Nachrichten-Abteilung 37
- Lehrtruppe Panzer-Truppenschule Bergen
- Panzer-Abteilung 7
- Documented MP40 issue
- Medaille zur Erinnerung an den 1. Oktober 1938
- Later promoted to Unteroffizier
- Photograph in Panzer uniform
A very interesting and well-documented personal grouping, particularly attractive for collectors of early Wehrmacht, Panzer and communications units. The combination of a 1938 Wehrmacht driver’s licence, pre-war service, Panzer-Truppenschule documentation, Panzer-Abteilung 7 service and a recorded MP40 issue makes this a particularly characterful Soldbuch grouping.
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Panzer Photo Grouping – Tanks, Crews, Vehicles & Eastern Front (98x Photos)
€550,00Large and interesting original WWII German Panzer photograph grouping consisting of 98 photographs.
The grouping contains an excellent variety of wartime subjects, including German tanks and armoured vehicles, Panzer crews, vehicle recovery and maintenance scenes, winter landscapes, damaged and bogged-down vehicles, military graves and cemeteries, soldiers in the field, transport, aircraft/wreckage, field positions and everyday service life.
Several particularly attractive photographs show Panzer crewmen posed with their vehicles, tanks operating in difficult winter and muddy conditions, armoured vehicles being recovered, and individual portraits of Panzer soldiers in uniform.
The grouping also contains a number of grave and cemetery photographs, including clearly photographed named grave markers, which could potentially make further research possible.
A number of photographs have period handwritten annotations on the reverse, which may provide additional information concerning locations, dates, individuals or events.
The photographs vary in format and condition, with normal age and service wear throughout. Some photographs show staining, creasing, edge wear or other period/storage wear. Please study the photographs carefully for the overall condition and contents.
An excellent and substantial original wartime Panzer photo grouping with a strong mixture of vehicles, personnel and field scenes. Sold together as one group of 98 photographs.
Panzergrenadier-Regiment 304 Hauptmann Shoulder Board
€100,00Original single (to sew in) Hauptmann shoulder board for the Panzergrenadier-Regiment 304 of the 2. Panzer-Division. Condition as seen.
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KVK2X Award Document – Panzerjäger-Abteilung 178 (Sfl.)
€85,00Interesting original WWII document grouping belonging to Karl Ackermann, born 16 July 1923 in Schwäbisch Gmünd, a trained mechanic (Werkzeugmacher) who served with Panzerjäger-Abteilung 178 (Sfl.).
The grouping contains several original wartime and postwar documents, providing a nice personal record of his military service:
- Besitzzeugnis for the Kriegsverdienstkreuz 2. Klasse mit Schwertern, awarded to Gefreiter Karl Ackermann, Stab/Pz.Jg.Abt. 178 (Sfl.), dated 1 September 1943 and signed by the Generalleutnant und Divisionskommandeur.
- Auszug aus der Truppenstammrolle, recording his military career, including his entry into Panzerjäger-Abteilung 178 (Sfl.) on 17 October 1941 and subsequent promotions.
- Original wartime Beurteilung from Panzerjäger-Abteilung 178 (Sfl.), dated 23 October 1943, containing contemporary assessments of his character, physical/mental suitability, conduct and military performance.
- British Control Form D.2 / Certificate of Discharge, providing postwar personal details and confirming his identity, birthplace, occupation and other information.
Particularly interesting is the combination of the wartime personnel documentation with the later Allied discharge document, allowing the career of the individual to be followed across several stages.
A very attractive and well-documented small grouping to a Panzerjäger soldier, with the combination of unit records, award documentation and postwar Allied paperwork making it considerably more interesting than a standalone award certificate.
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Panzer Soldbuch & Wehrpass – Reserve-Panzer-Abteilung 7 & Panzer-Abteilung Norwegen
€350,00Interesting original WWII Soldbuch and Wehrpass grouping belonging to Josef Walter, born 12 July 1925, who served as a Panzerschütze and was later promoted to Obergefreiter.
Walter’s service record documents his career within the German Panzer arm, including service with Reserve-Panzer-Abteilung 7 and later Panzer-Abteilung Norwegen.
Particularly interesting is his detailed Panzer crew training, including qualification as a Ladeschütze (loader) on Panzer III and Panzer IV, with the Wehrpass recording training and instruction on a wide range of German weapons and armoured equipment.
The grouping also includes an original portrait photograph of Josef Walter wearing Panzer uniform, still mounted in the Wehrpass.
Highlights
- Original Wehrpass & Soldbuch
- Later promoted to Obergefreiter
- Reserve-Panzer-Abteilung 7
- Panzer-Abteilung Norwegen
- Trained as Ladeschütze (loader)
- Training on Panzer III & Panzer IV
- Extensive weapons and Panzer training entries
- Original period Panzer uniform photograph
A very attractive Panzer grouping with an excellent combination of personal documentation, Panzer crew training and an original photograph in Panzer uniform. The documented loader training for Panzer III/IV and subsequent service with Panzer-Abteilung 7 and Panzer-Abteilung Norwegen make this a particularly interesting grouping for the Panzer collector.
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WWII Press Photo – Ritterkreuzträger Rudolf Bäcker – 9. Infanterie-Division
€65,00Original WWII press photograph of Sanitäts-Feldwebel Rudolf Bäcker (1914–2005), shown wearing the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes around his neck.
The reverse bears the contemporary handwritten identification together with the original Weltbild Berlin press/archive stamp.
Rudolf Bäcker served as a Sanitäts-Feldwebel (Medical Staff Sergeant) with Grenadier-Regiment 36, 9. Infanterie-Division. He was awarded the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold on 18 June 1943 and subsequently received the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on 18 September 1943, while serving with the Stab, II./Grenadier-Regiment 36.
The photograph is therefore an excellent original wartime portrait of a documented Knight’s Cross recipient, showing Bäcker with his Ritterkreuz prominently displayed.
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Günther-Eberhardt Wisliceny – SS-Panzergrenadier-Regiment 3 “Deutschland” (Schwertern & NKIG)
€180,00Original Scarce Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Günther-Eberhardt Wisliceny. SS-Obersturmbannführer Günther-Eberhardt Wisliceny (05.09.1912 † 25.08.1985) earned the Ritterkreuz on July 30, 1943 as SS-Sturmbannführer und Kommandeur of the III. Bataillon/ SS-Panzer-Grenadier-Regiment 3 “Deutschland”, the Eichenlaub on December 26, 1944 as SS-Obersturmbannführer und Kommandeur of the SS-Panzer-Grenadier-Regiment 3 “Deutschland”, the Nahkampfspange in Gold on March 31, 1945 with the SS-Panzer-Grenadier-Regiment 3 “Deutschland” and the Schwertern on May 6, 1945 as SS-Obersturmbannführer und Kommandeur of the SS-Panzer-Grenadier-Regiment 3 “Deutschland” of the 2. SS-Panzer-Division “Das Reich“.
From Military Wikia: Wiscliceny enlisted in the SS-Stabswache Berlin in 1933, he was posted in 1938 to the Der Führer Regiment, seeing his first action as a company commander in the Balkans in spring 1941. He spent 1941 to 1943 on the Eastern Front and 1944 in France, fighting in all the battles of the senior SS divisions, and being wounded four times. He was awarded the Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross for leadership of a battalion during the battles for the Kursk salient in July 1943. He received the Oak Leaves on 27 December 1944, at the Normandy invasion front. The Swords were awarded for his actions in the Ardennes, Hungary and Austria. In 1945 he was handed over by the US Army to the French during investigations into his division’s war crimes at Tulle and Oradour-sur-Glane, but was released in 1951. His brother Hauptsturmführer Dieter Wisliceny served in the staff of Obersturmbannfuhrer Adolf Eichmann. He was involved in the deportation of the Hungarian Jews in 1944. He was tried for war crimes and executed in Bratislava on 4 May 1948.
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.
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Friedrich August Freiherr von der Heydte – Carentan & Operation Stösser
€175,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Friedrich August Freiherr von der Heydte. Oberst Friedrich August Freiherr von der Heydte (30 March 1907, München † 7 July 1994, Aham) was a German paratroop officer of the Luftwaffe during the Second World War, rising to the rank of Oberst. He earned the Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves for his leadership of Fallschirmjäger units in some of the most famous airborne and defensive operations of the war.
Awards and Decorations:
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Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross (Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes) – 21 August 1940, as Hauptmann and Kommandeur of IV./Fallschirmjäger-Regiment 1.
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Oak Leaves to the Knight’s Cross (Eichenlaub zum Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes) – 8 February 1945, as Oberst and Kommandeur of Fallschirmjäger-Regiment 6.
Career Highlights:
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Entered military service before the outbreak of WWII, joining the elite Fallschirmjäger arm of the Luftwaffe.
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Commanded IV./Fallschirmjäger-Regiment 1 during the early airborne operations of 1940, where his leadership earned him the Knight’s Cross.
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Fought in multiple theaters including Crete, Italy, and Normandy, gaining a reputation as one of the most experienced paratroop commanders.
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In December 1944, during the Battle of the Bulge, he led Operation Stösser, the last major German airborne operation of the war.
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Awarded the Oak Leaves in 1945 for his leadership of Fallschirmjäger-Regiment 6 during these late-war battles.
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After the war, became a respected law professor, politician (CSU), and author, writing extensively on military, political, and legal issues.
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Lived until 1994, making him one of the longest-lived Oak Leaves recipients.
Item Details:
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Authentic postwar signature of Oberst Friedrich August Freiherr von der Heydte.
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Signed on a postwar photograph.
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Condition: Clear and well-preserved autograph.
Collector’s Note:
Von der Heydte is among the most recognized Fallschirmjäger leaders of the Second World War. His association with Operation Stösser and his long, active postwar career as an academic and politician make his autograph especially significant. Highly desirable for collectors of elite airborne units, Knight’s Cross with Oak Leaves recipients, and Luftwaffe ground commanders.
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WWII Press Photo – NS-Fliegerkorps Appell – Ritterkreuzträger – Berlin, 17 April 1942
€80,00Original WWII press photograph depicting a formal Appell (assembly) of the NS-Fliegerkorps in Berlin, held on 17 April 1942 to commemorate the 5th anniversary of the founding of the NS-Fliegerkorps (NSFK).
The original typed caption on the reverse states that the ceremony took place at the Schulungshaus des NS-Fliegerkorps in Berlin and was attended by the Ritterkreuzträger of the NS-Fliegerkorps as well as particularly highly decorated members.
The photograph shows a large group of senior NSFK personnel and decorated officers in uniform, with several highly decorated individuals clearly visible. The reverse retains the original period caption and a SIPHO S.A. – Service International Photographique, Bruxelles copyright/press stamp, providing interesting contemporary press provenance.
Details:
- Original WWII period press photograph
- NS-Fliegerkorps (NSFK)
- Berlin, 17 April 1942
- 5th anniversary of the founding of the NSFK
- Group of senior NSFK personnel and Ritterkreuzträger
- Original typed German press caption on reverse
- SIPHO S.A., Brussels contemporary press stamp
- Excellent historical and photographic content
- Original period piece, not a modern reproduction
A very interesting and uncommon original press photograph documenting a formal NSFK ceremony in Berlin in April 1942, with multiple decorated personnel and excellent original press documentation on the reverse.
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Friedrich Hummel – Secret Operations (!) (Brandenburger, Agent, Frogman …)
€150,00Original Scarce Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo & Letter of Friedrich Hummel. Hauptmann Friedrich Hummel (08.02.1910 † 10.07.1993) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on October 19, 1944 as Hauptmann und Kommandeur of Jagdverband Leitstelle West (Frontaufklärungsverband II West).
Friedrich Hummel was a former Brandenburger, Defense II agent, sea fighter, lieutenant captain of the small combat units (K-units) of the Navy and commander of Lehrkommando 700. The intelligence officer was the head of numerous special units and the leading practitioner of ship sabotage in the German Wehrmacht. In the last months of the war, Major Hummel was the operational planner of the SS combat swimmers with the simultaneous rank of SS Hauptsturmfuhrer of the Waffen SS. (Read more on Friedrich Hummel (Metapedia))
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Heinz Harmel – “Deutschland” & “Frundsberg” (Schwertern) (Normandy, Nijmegen) (Larger Size!)
€155,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Heinz Harmel. SS-Brigadeführer und Generalmajor der Waffen-SS Heinz Harmel (29 June 1906, Metz, Alsace-Lorraine † 2 September 2000, Krefeld) was a Waffen-SS officer who rose to the rank of SS-Brigadeführer und Generalmajor der Waffen-SS. Best known for his front-line leadership, Harmel commanded SS-Panzergrenadier-Regiment 3 “Deutschland” and later the 10. SS-Panzer-Division “Frundsberg”, earning the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes with Oak Leaves and Swords. Comes with a beautiful Frundsberg card!
Awards and Decorations
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Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross (Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes) – 31 March 1943, as SS-Obersturmbannführer and Kommandeur SS-Panzergrenadier-Regiment 3 “Deutschland”
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Oak Leaves (Eichenlaub, 296th Award) – 7 September 1943, as SS-Standartenführer and Kommandeur SS-Panzergrenadier-Regiment 3 “Deutschland”, 2. SS-Panzer-Division “Das Reich”
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Swords (Schwerter, 127th Award) – 15 December 1944, as SS-Brigadeführer und Generalmajor der Waffen-SS and Kommandeur 10. SS-Panzer-Division “Frundsberg”
Career Highlights
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Early service: Joined the Waffen-SS and quickly rose through the ranks, noted for his competence and ability to inspire troops in combat.
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Eastern Front: Gained distinction as Kommandeur of SS-Panzergrenadier-Regiment 3 “Deutschland”, earning both the Knight’s Cross and the Oak Leaves for his leadership in heavy fighting.
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Western Front 1944: As commander of the 10. SS-Panzer-Division “Frundsberg”, Harmel led his division in the Normandy battles, the defense of Arnhem during Operation Market Garden, and the Alsace and Ardennes campaigns.
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End of the war: In 1945, his division fought in Saxony and Czechoslovakia. Harmel surrendered to Allied forces in May 1945 and was held as a POW.
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Postwar life: Released after the war, Harmel lived a quiet life in Krefeld until his death in 2000 at the age of 94.
Item Details
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Authentic postwar signature of Heinz Harmel, SS-Brigadeführer und Generalmajor der Waffen-SS.
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Signed on a large postwar photograph. Almost A5 size.
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Condition: Very good, clear autograph and well-preserved photo.
Collector’s Note
Heinz Harmel’s career spans some of the most decisive campaigns of WWII, from the Eastern Front to Normandy and Arnhem. His receipt of the Knight’s Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords, combined with his leadership of the 10. SS-Panzer-Division “Frundsberg”, places him among the notable Waffen-SS divisional commanders. His long postwar life and willingness to sign autographs make his signature obtainable, but pieces on large-format photos such as this are scarcer and highly desirable for collectors.
Erhard Gührs – 1. SS-Panzer-Division “LSSAH” (Normandy)
€37,50Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Erhard Gührs. SS-Obersturmführer Erhard Gührs served with the SS-Panzer-Grenadier-Regiment 2 of the 1. SS-Panzer-Division “LSSAH”. Severely wounded in August 1944 on the Invasionsfront as Bataillonsadjutant of the SS-Panzer-Grenadier-Regiment 2. Postcardsize. Condition as seen. Postcardsize.
Rudolf Werner – 1. SS-Panzer-Division “LSSAH” & Wach-Bataillon “LSSAH”
€30,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Rudolf Werner. SS-Sturmmann Rudolf Werner (17.07.1922-) served with the SS-Wach-Bataillon 1 & 1. SS-Panzer-Division “LSSAH” as Feldkoch than fought in the Kessel von Halbe. Good condition. Postcardsize.
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Werner Völkner – SS-Flak-Abteilung 3 “Totenkopf”
€20,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Werner Völkner. SS-Rottenführer Werner Völkner (14.03.1924 † ) served with the 4. Batterie/ SS-Flak-Abteilung 3 “Totenkopf” of the 3. SS-Panzer-Division “Totenkopf”. Postcardsize. Good condition.
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Rudolf Lehmann – 1. SS-Panzer-Division “LSSAH”
€175,00Original Scarce Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Rudolf Lehmann. SS-Obersturmbannführer Rudolf Lehmann (30.01.1914 Heidelberg † 17.09.1983 Ettlingen) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on February 23, 1944 as SS-Obersturmbannführer und Ia of the 1. SS-Panzer-Division “Leibstandarte-SS Adolf Hitler”. There’s sources mentioning him earning the Eichenlaub on May 6, 1945 but no evidence found. Postcardsize.
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Heinz Macher – SS-Panzer-Grenadier-Regiment “Deutschland” (EL+NKIG)
€55,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Heinz Macher. SS-Sturmbannführer Heinz Macher (31.12.1919 † 21.12.2001) earned the Ritterkreuz on April 3, 1943 as SS-Untersturmführer und Kompanieführer of the 16. Kompanie/ SS-Panzer-Grenadier-Regiment 3 “Deutschland” and the Eichenlaub on August 19, 1944 as SS-Obersturmführer und Kompaniechef of the 16. Kompanie/ SS-Panzer-Grenadier-Regiment 3 “Deutschland” of the 2. SS-Panzer-Division “Das Reich”. Macher also earned the Nahkampfspange in Gold on October 18, 1944. Postcardsize. Condition as seen.
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Karl-Heinz Boska – SS-Panzer-Regiment 2 “Das Reich”
€55,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Karl-Heinz Boska. Karl-Heinz Boska (18.10.1920 † 22.10.2004) earned the Ritterkreuz on December 16, 1943 as SS-Obersturmführer und Adjutant of the II. Abteilung/ SS-Panzer-Regiment 2 of the 2. SS-Panzer-Division “Das Reich”. Condition as seen.
Leon Degrelle – 28. SS-Freiwilligen-Panzer-Grenadier-Division “Wallonië”
€250,00SS-Standartenführer Leon Degrelle (15 June 1906, Bouillon † 31 March 1994, Málaga) was the Belgian leader of the Rexist Movement and one of the most famous foreign volunteers to serve in the Waffen-SS during the Second World War. He rose from enlisted service to command the Walloon volunteers on the Eastern Front, eventually leading the 28. SS-Freiwilligen-Grenadier-Division “Wallonien.”
Degrelle distinguished himself in heavy fighting against Soviet forces, receiving some of the highest decorations awarded to non-German volunteers. He survived the war, escaping to Spain where he lived in exile until his death in 1994.
Awards and Decorations
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Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross (Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes) – 20 February 1944, as SS-Hauptsturmführer and Führer of 5. SS-Freiwilligen-Sturmbrigade “Wallonien.”
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Oak Leaves to the Knight’s Cross (Eichenlaub) – 27 August 1944, as SS-Sturmbannführer and Kommandeur of 28. SS-Freiwilligen-Grenadier-Division “Wallonien.”
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Close Combat Clasp in Gold (Nahkampfspange in Gold) – 14 September 1944.
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Additional decorations included the Iron Cross 1st and 2nd Class and Infantry Assault Badge.
Collector’s Note
Leon Degrelle remains one of the most controversial and well-known foreign volunteers of the Waffen-SS. His rise from volunteer soldier to divisional commander, along with his postwar exile and continued notoriety, makes his autograph especially rare and sought-after. This large-format signed photo is an exceptional piece for advanced collectors of Waffen-SS history, foreign volunteer units, and Knight’s Cross recipients.
Postcardsize. Sold on commission.
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Hans Schabschneider – SS-Panzer-Artillerie-Regiment 2 “Das Reich”
€80,00Original Scarce Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo Hans Schabschneider. SS-Hauptscharführer Hans Schabschneider earned the Ritterkreuz (Knight’s Cross) with the 4./ SS-Panzer-Artillerie-Regiment 2 “Das Reich” during Normandy. On the August 27th, 1944, he was in charge of the munitions of the 4th Battery, 2nd SS Artillery Regiment, Das Reich. When fighting started at Coutances he formed a company of mixed Army and Waffen SS men that had lost their units, committed them to an assault on the American line capturing 12 trucks and 120 American prisoners of war. Good Condition. Bit smaller then Postcardsize.
This is sold on commission!
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Anton Fehlau – 2. SS-Panzer-Division “Das Reich”
€20,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Anton Fehlau. SS-Rottenführer Anton Fehlau served with the 2. SS-Panzer-Division “Das Reich”. He wrote a book called: “Die Strapazen waren oft unsagbar: Division Das Reich – 15.7.1939 – 9.5.1945″. Good condition. Postcardsize.
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Oswald Egerer – 9. SS-Panzer-Division “Hohenstaufen” (Ardennes Offensive)
€25,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Oswald Egerer. SS-Sturmmann Oswald Egerer served with the SS-Aufklärungs-Abteilung 9 of the 9. SS-Panzer-Division “Hohenstaufen”. He fought in the Ardennes-Offensive! Postcardsize. Condition as seen.
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Otto Skorzeny – Sonderverband Friendenthal & SS-Jagdverbände (Eichenlaub) – “The Most Dangerous Man in Europe”
€150,00Original Postwar Signature on a Enveloppe Card of Otto Skorzeny. SS-Standartenführer Otto Skorzeny (12.06.1908 † 05.07.1975) earned the Ritterkreuz on September 13, 1943 as SS-Hauptsturmführer und Kommandeur of the Sonderverband z.v.V. Friendenthal, the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold on Ocotber 16, 1944 and the Eichenlaub on April 9, 1945 as SS-Obersturmbannführer und Kampfkommandant of the SS-Jagdverbände & Division Schwedt. Good condition.
Read more on Otto Skorzeny (Wikipedia)
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.
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Studioportrait of Panzer soldier – Panzer-Regiment 5
€45,00Original Wehrmacht (Heer) studioportrait of a Panzer soldier wearing a Panzer Beret and Panzerwrap, numbered for Panzer-Regiment 5! Postcardsize. Condition as seen.
Panzer-Regiment 5 was part of the Deutsches Afrikakorps and capitulated in Tunis in May 1943!
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Press Photo: Panzergrenadiers & Panther in Normandy
€250,00Original Press Photo of Panzermembers and or Panzergrenadiers (notice the camo gear being worn) with a Panther in the background. Taken in Normandy. Size: 18x13cm.
This is sold on commission.
Studioportrait of Panzer soldier wearing Panzerkampfabzeichen in Silber & Shoulderboards “A”
€45,00Original Wehrmacht (Heer) Studioportrait of a Panzer soldier wearing the Panzerkampfabzeichen in Silber (highly detailed) and shoulderboards with “A” for Aufklärung (Recon). Postcardsize. Condition as seen.
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Studioportrait of Panzer soldier – Panzer-Regiment 5
€45,00Original Wehrmacht (Heer) studioportrait of a Panzer soldier wearing a Panzer Beret and Panzerwrap, numbered for Panzer-Regiment 5! Postcardsize. Condition as seen.
Panzer-Regiment 5 was part of the Deutsches Afrikakorps and capitulated in Tunis in May 1943!
Photograph of Panzer-Regiment 3
€65,00Original photograph of the 3. Kompanie/ Panzer-Regiment 3 in memory of their service from 1936-1938 in Wien. Postcardsize.
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3x Studioportrait of a Panzertruppen soldier
€25,00Original 3x Studioportrait of a Panzertruppen soldier, wearing the Panzerkampfabzeichen (in Bronze). Postcardsize. Condition as seen.
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Erwin Kreßmann – schwere Panzerjäger-Abteilung 519
€30,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Erwin Kreßmann. Hauptmann Erwin Kreßmann (02.06.1918 † 19.03.2017) earned the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold on January 16, 1944 as Oberleutnant with schwere Panzerjäger-Abteilung 519 and the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on December 9, 1944 as Hauptmann with the 1. Kompanie/ schwere Panzerjäger-Abteilung 519. He also earned 2 Panzervernichtungsabzeichen. Postcardsize. Condition as seen.
Wilhem Bachor – Panzer-Regiment 24 (24. Panzer-Division)
€45,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Wilhelm “Willy” Bachor. Oberwachtmeister Wilhelm Bachor (04.05.1921 in Kelbassen † 20.03.2008 in Apolda) earned the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold on June 28, 1944 with Panzer-Regiment 24 and the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on May 8 – 11, 1945 as Oberwachtmeister in the 12. Kompanie/ Panzer-Regiment 24 of the 24. Panzer-Division. He also earned the Panzerkampfabzeichen III. Stufe “50”. Condition as seen. Postcardsize.
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WWII Luftwaffe Flak Table Pennant / Tischfahne – Complete with Pole & Base (Copy)
€495,00Offered here is an original WWII German Luftwaffe Flak Tischfahne (table pennant), a very attractive and highly decorative piece of Luftwaffe Flak memorabilia.
The pennant features the characteristic Luftwaffe eagle and Iron Cross design, with the red-and-white field and black detailing, finished with white fringe around the edges. The reverse carries the corresponding wartime design, making this a particularly attractive double-sided example.
The flag is mounted on its original-style wooden pole with ball finial and comes complete with a separate display base. The pole can be removed from the base, allowing the two components to be stored or transported separately. Size is approx. 14 x 14 cm
The textile shows genuine age and signs of use, including some wear to the fringe, stitching and surface, but remains very displayable. The photographs show the condition in detail.
Details
- Original WWII-era Luftwaffe Flak Tischfahne / Tischwimpel
- Attractive double-sided construction
- Luftwaffe eagle / Iron Cross motif
- Red, white and black coloration
- Original-style textile fringe
- Wooden pole with ball finial
- Removable pole and separate display base
- Good, used condition with period wear and patina
- Excellent display piece for a Luftwaffe / Flak collection
A scarce and very eye-catching piece of Luftwaffe table decoration, particularly nice as a complete display with the pole and base.
Award Documents – Fallschirmschützenabzeichen & Verwundetenabzeichen – Fallschirmjäger-Regiment 1 (Italy)
€295,00Excellent original WWII award document pair to Klaus Schröder, serving with II./Fallschirmjäger-Regiment 1.
- Fallschirmschützenabzeichen – awarded 5 August 1942, Berlin.
- Verwundetenabzeichen – awarded following a wounding sustained on 15 December 1943.
- Unit clearly identified as II./Fallschirmjäger-Regiment 1.
- The documents retain their original period handwriting, signatures and stamps.
The December 1943 wound places Schröder with FJR 1 during the fighting in the Orsogna–Ortona sector of the Italian Front. II./FJR 1 had been fighting around Melone and Orsogna in early December and was deployed into the Ortona/Orsogna battle area during the Allied offensive in mid-December. Contemporary campaign sources specifically document II./FJR 1 fighting around Melone and the Orsogna sector.
A very desirable Fallschirmjäger document grouping, particularly because both awards are named to the same individual and the unit is explicitly identified.
Condition: Original with age-related staining and handling marks, as shown.
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Flak & Fallschirmjäger Grouping – Flak-Rgt. 4 & FJR 16/17 – 6. Fallschirmjäger-Division – Holland 1944-45!
€495,00Rare original WWII grouping belonging to Obergefreiter Kurt Schürmann, a Luftwaffe Flak soldier who served with 4./Flak-Regiment 4 (mot.) and later with Fallschirmjäger-Regiment 16 & 17 of the 6. Fallschirm-Division.
The grouping contains his heavily used and extensively annotated Soldbuch, together with his Arbeitsbuch, original award certificates, photographs and additional personal documents.
Particularly interesting are the documented awards and wounds:
- Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse, awarded 23 May 1944
- Verwundetenabzeichen in Silber
- Verwundetenabzeichen in Gold, awarded 5 March 1945 – only 1/2 half of the document!
The award certificate for the EK II additionally identifies him as Obergefreiter Kurt Schürmann, 4./Flak-Regt. 4, with the 17. Flak-Division represented on the document. The 17. Flak-Division operated extensively on the Eastern Front; archival material specifically documents the employment of Flak-Regiment 4 under the division in 1942. Subsequently shows transfers into the Fallschirmjäger, including Fallschirmjäger-Regiment 16 and Fallschirmjäger-Regiment 17 of the 6. Fallschirmjäger-Division.
Particularly interesting is the later combat service in January 1945, when the 6. Fallschirmjäger-Division was deployed on the Waal–Maas front in the Netherlands. The Soldbuch contains entries associated with his Fallschirmjäger service and a January 1945 wound, followed by extensive medical/lazaret documentation. The division remained in this area until the major Allied offensive in February 1945
The grouping has clearly seen heavy wartime use, with extensive original repairs using period tape, tears, creasing, staining and general wear. Importantly, this is part of the historical character of the grouping and the documents have not been restored.
Condition: Poor/fair overall, but exceptionally interesting as an untouched and heavily used grouping. There seems to be a page added into the Soldbuch (double unit page – which seems not to match him?!)
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Rare Fallschirmjäger Grouping – Afrika, Normandy, Operation Market Garden & Lower Rhine – Regiment Barenthin & Fallschirm-Werfer-Abt. 21 (!)
€995,00Exceptional original WWII grouping belonging to Georg Feige, born 16 February 1924, documenting an extensive wartime career with German Fallschirmjäger formations.
The centerpiece is his heavily used original Luftwaffe Soldbuch, accompanied by original award documents, medical documentation, photographs, personal papers and postwar identification material. The Soldbuch documents his service with Fallschirmjäger and Fallschirm-Artillerie formations, including Regiment “Barenthin”, 14./Fallschirm-Artillerie-Regiment 1, followed later by service with the Fallschirm-Werfer-Abteilung 1.
Particularly interesting are the following documented elements:
- Afrika-Armband, awarded 14 August 1943 at the headquarters of the Oberbefehlshaber Süd.
- Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse, awarded 30 October 1943, while serving with 14./Fallschirm-Artillerie-Regiment 1.
- Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz, following a wound sustained on 28 March 1943.
- Medical documentation showing treatment and evacuation through military hospitals in Italy, including Kriegs-Lazarett Neapel.
- Later service with the Fallschirm-Werfer-Abteilung 21, an uncommon Fallschirmjäger artillery/rocket-launcher formation.
Western Front service
His later service places him in some of the most important campaigns of the 1944 Western Front:
Normandy – 1944
The Fallschirm-Werfer-Abteilung 21 was committed in Normandy, including operations alongside the 116. Panzer-Division.
The Netherlands – Operation Market Garden – September 1944
The unit was subsequently employed in the Netherlands against the Allied airborne offensive. Contemporary unit-history material places Fallschirm-Werfer-Abteilung 21 in the Nijmegen/Kleve sector, directly connected with the German defensive operations against the Allied airborne forces during Operation Market Garden.
Lower Rhine – 1944/45
The unit subsequently remained within the German Fallschirmjäger command structure on the Western Front, making this grouping particularly interesting for collectors specializing in the Lower Rhine / Arnhem–Nijmegen campaign.
The combination of an original, heavily combat-used Soldbuch, multiple wartime awards, medical documentation, original photographs and personal papers — together with documented service in North Africa, Italy, Normandy and the Netherlands/Market Garden, and the rare Fallschirm-Werfer-Abteilung 21 — makes this a particularly substantial Fallschirmjäger grouping.
Condition: heavily used original Soldbuch with significant age and field wear, tears, staining and period repairs. Documents and photographs likewise show normal wartime handling and age-related wear.
2x Fallschirmjäger Portrait – Paratrooper Badge
€60,00Original 2x WWII Fallschirmjäger portrait photographs, showing a German paratrooper in uniform (in one of them) wearing the Fallschirmschützenabzeichen (Paratrooper Badge). One seems to be wearing a cuff title (Fallschirmjäger-Regiment ..?)
Condition: Good original condition with some age-related wear and light surface marks.
Fallschirmjäger Portrait – Paratrooper Badge
€35,00Original WWII Fallschirmjäger portrait photograph, showing a German paratrooper in uniform with his family wearing the Fallschirmschützenabzeichen (Paratrooper Badge).
Condition: Good original condition with some age-related wear and light surface marks.
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Fallschirmjäger Portrait + 2x Letters – Paratrooper Badge & Iron Cross 1st Class
€85,00Original WWII Fallschirmjäger portrait photograph, showing a German paratrooper in uniform wearing the Fallschirmschützenabzeichen (Paratrooper Badge) and Eisernes Kreuz 1. Klasse (Iron Cross 1st Class). Comes with two letters of him!
Condition: Good original condition with some age-related wear and light surface marks.
Fallschirmjäger Portrait – Paratrooper Badge, EK1 & EK2 (Single Bar)
€35,00Original WWII Fallschirmjäger portrait photograph, showing a German paratrooper in uniform with his family wearing the Fallschirmschützenabzeichen (Paratrooper Badge) and other awards.
Condition: Good original condition with some age-related wear and light surface marks.
Death Card – Fallschirmjäger – March 1945 at Töven bei Wesel
€75,00Original German WWII death card / Gebets-Andenken for Benno Kriegler, a Stabsgefreiter in einer Fallschirmtruppe.
- Name: Benno Kriegler
- Born: 9 May 1919, Cronheim
- Rank: Stabsgefreiter
- Unit: Fallschirmtruppe (Fallschirmjäger)
- Killed: 24 March 1945 at Töven bei Wesel
- Includes a portrait photograph in uniform
- Death card commemorates him as a beloved son and youngest brother and mentions his brother Andreas, who had also fallen.
A very nice and desirable Fallschirmjäger-related original death card, combining a period portrait with personal biographical information and his documented death during the final fighting in the Wesel area.
Condition: Good overall period condition with normal age-related wear.
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WWII Fallschirmjäger Photo – General Eugen Meindl & Paratroopers
€35,00Original WWII photograph, approx. 6 × 9 cm, showing a group of German Fallschirmjäger in the field. The group includes General Eugen Meindl, one of the senior commanders of the German Fallschirmjäger force.
An interesting period photograph with a clear Fallschirmjäger association and an important named personality. The photograph has scalloped edges and shows normal age-related wear.
Condition: Fair–good, with surface wear/age spotting as shown.
Size: approx. 6 × 9 cm.
2x Fallschirmjäger Portrait – Paratrooper Badge
€60,00Original 2x WWII Fallschirmjäger portrait photographs, showing a German paratrooper in uniform wearing the Fallschirmschützenabzeichen (Paratrooper Badge). Came together, stay together.
Condition: Good original condition with some age-related wear and light surface marks.
Fallschirmjäger Portrait – FJ Helmet & HJ Badge
€75,00Original WWII German Fallschirmjäger portrait photograph, showing a paratrooper in field-grey uniform and the distinctive Fallschirmjäger Stahlhelm.
The soldier is wearing the characteristic Luftwaffe/Wehrmacht breast eagle, with additional insignia visible on the uniform. The Fallschirmjäger helmet is particularly notable, making this a desirable period Fallschirmjäger portrait.
Condition: Original used condition with various age-related surface marks and wear, as visible.