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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.
WWII Soviet Order of the Red Star – Screwback Example No. #2026552
€135,00Original wartime Soviet Order of the Red Star (Орден Красной Звезды), serial numbered 2,026,552 and complete with its original screwplate.
The Order of the Red Star was one of the Soviet Union’s most respected military decorations and was awarded for bravery, distinguished combat service, and military merit during the Second World War. This example dates to approximately 1945 and represents a genuine wartime award from the height of the Eastern Front campaigns.
The order retains attractive original enamel, clear details, matching serial number, and pleasing age patina. A highly collectible wartime Soviet decoration and an excellent addition to any WWII or Eastern Front collection.
Features:
- Original WWII Soviet Order of the Red Star
- Wartime serial number 2,026,552
- Original screwback construction
- Original screwplate included
- Good enamel and detail
- Authentic combat-era decoration
WWII Soviet Medal for Bravery (Za Otvagu) – Numbered Silver Award No. #3568612
€110,00Original Soviet Medal for Bravery (За Отвагу), one of the most respected combat decorations awarded by the USSR during and immediately after the Second World War.
This silver example retains its original suspension and ribbon and bears the engraved serial number 3,568,612 on the reverse. Awarded for acts of personal courage and bravery in combat, the Medal for Bravery remains one of the most sought-after Soviet military decorations among collectors.
The medal displays attractive period wear and patina, with clear details and strong original finish. A genuine and historic Soviet combat award suitable for any collection of WWII, Eastern Front, or Soviet militaria.
Features:
- Original silver medal
- Numbered reverse: 3,568,612
- Original suspension and ribbon
- Excellent collector display piece
- Guaranteed original
Soviet Medal for Combat Merit (Za Boevye Zaslugi) – Numbered Silver Award No. #1285210
€80,00Original Soviet WWII Medal “For Combat Merit” (За Боевые Заслуги), awarded for distinguished military service and combat achievements.
This example retains its original suspension and ribbon and bears the engraved serial number 1,285,210 on the reverse. The medal displays attractive age patina and honest service wear, with all details remaining clearly visible.
A genuine wartime Soviet combat decoration and an excellent addition to any collection of Second World War, Eastern Front, or Soviet militaria.
Features:
- Original silver medal
- Serial numbered: 1,285,210
- Original suspension and ribbon
- Wartime issue
- Attractive untouched patina
- Guaranteed original
Soviet Medal for Combat Merit (Za Boevye Zaslugi) – Numbered Silver Award No. 2,048,519
€80,00Original Soviet Medal “For Combat Merit” (За Боевые Заслуги), complete with suspension and ribbon. The medal retains its original numbered reverse, serial number 2,048,519, and shows honest age and service wear consistent with period use. A classic Soviet military decoration awarded for meritorious combat-related service and military achievements.
A desirable original Soviet award and an excellent addition to any collection of WWII, Cold War, or Soviet militaria.
Condition:
- Original medal and suspension
- Numbered reverse: 2,048,519
- Original ribbon present
- Normal age wear and patina
- No major damage observed
Soviet Order of the Red Banner of Labour – Numbered & Mint Marked Example – USSR Civilian Decoration
€110,00A beautiful original Soviet Order of the Red Banner of Labour, one of the USSR’s most respected civilian decorations, awarded for exceptional achievements in industry, science, engineering, agriculture, transport, education, and public service.
This example features the classic design with the prominent red enamel banner bearing “СССР”, the hammer and sickle emblem, wheat wreaths, industrial imagery, and the Soviet red star. The award retains attractive original enamels with excellent visual appeal and strong detail throughout.
The reverse is officially numbered № 118,419 and bears the Soviet Mint mark “МОНЕТНЫЙ ДВОР” (Monetny Dvor), confirming official state production. The order remains mounted on its suspension with ribbon and presents very well for display.
Established in 1928, the Order of the Red Banner of Labour was among the highest civilian awards of the Soviet Union and was bestowed upon workers, engineers, scientists, factory directors, collective farmers, educators, and institutions whose contributions significantly advanced the Soviet state.
Condition
- Original numbered example: № 118,419
- Soviet Mint marked (Monetny Dvor)
- Original suspension and ribbon present
- Strong red, white, and blue enamels
- Honest age-related wear
- Excellent display appearance
A highly collectible Soviet decoration and an impressive addition to any collection of USSR awards, communist-era memorabilia, or Cold War militaria.
Soviet OSOAVIAKHIM “Voroshilov Sharpshooter” Badge – 1st Class Marksman Award – Numbered Screwback Example
€200,00An original Soviet Voroshilov Sharpshooter (Ворошиловский Стрелок) badge, one of the most iconic and sought-after pre-war Soviet proficiency awards.
The badge features a standing rifleman superimposed over a red enamel star, with the banner inscription “Voroshilov Sharpshooter” and a prominent target motif at the base. The reverse retains its original numbered screwplate marked:
Прим. № 18998 ? (Approximate reading from the photographs)
This example displays attractive original red and white enamel with strong visual appeal. Honest age-related wear, oxidation, and patina are present, consistent with an authentic period piece.
The Voroshilov Sharpshooter badge was awarded to civilians and military personnel who demonstrated superior marksmanship and shooting proficiency. Today it remains one of the most recognizable Soviet badges of the interwar era.
Soviet “Excellent Airman” (Отличник Авиации) Badge – WWII-Era Soviet Air Force Qualification Award – Screwback Variant
€125,00An original Soviet “Excellent Tanker” (Отличный Танкист) qualification badge, awarded to Red Army tank crewmen who demonstrated exceptional proficiency in armored warfare. The badge features the hammer and sickle within a red enamel center, surrounded by the inscription “Excellent Tanker” in Cyrillic. The lower portion displays a stylized tank track and gun barrel motif, representing service in the Soviet armored forces.
This example retains its original screwback assembly and screwplate. The red and white enamels remain largely intact, while the badge displays honest service wear, age patina, and finish loss consistent with decades of storage and use.
The Tanker badge is among the most desirable Soviet specialist qualification badges due to its direct association with the armored forces that played a decisive role in major Soviet offensives from Kursk to Berlin.
Condition
- Original screwback construction.
- Original screwplate present.
- Strong enamel preservation.
- Attractive display appearance.
- Honest age-related wear and patina.
- Untouched collector condition.
A desirable Soviet armored forces badge suitable for collectors of WWII Soviet militaria, tank warfare memorabilia, and Red Army insignia.
Soviet “Excellent Machine Gunner” (Отличный Пулеметчик) Badge – WWII-Era Screwback Qualification Award
€125,00An original Soviet “Excellent Machine Gunner” (Отличный Пулеметчик) qualification badge, featuring the iconic hammer and sickle emblem surrounded by the Cyrillic inscription “Excellent Machine Gunner”. The lower portion displays a Maxim machine gun motif, symbolizing one of the Red Army’s most important battlefield specializations.
This example retains attractive original red and white enamel with strong visual appeal. The reverse features its original screwback attachment and screwplate. The badge shows honest service wear, oxidation, and age-related patina accumulated over decades, adding to its authenticity and historical character.
Machine gunners formed the backbone of Soviet infantry firepower during the Great Patriotic War. Qualification badges such as this were awarded only to soldiers who demonstrated exceptional proficiency, marksmanship, and effectiveness with machine guns during training and service.
Condition
- Original screwback construction.
- Original enamel largely intact.
- Attractive front appearance.
- Age-related wear and patina.
- Oxidation visible on reverse.
- Untouched collector condition.
An increasingly sought-after Soviet qualification badge representing one of the most important combat roles within the Red Army.
Original WWII German Press Photo – Assault Troop Advancing Near the Orne Estuary, Normandy – Dated 17.06.1944
€75,00Original German WWII press photograph showing a German assault detachment (Stoßtrupp) advancing across open terrain in the Normandy battle zone near the Orne River estuary during the Allied invasion of France.
The reverse retains its original wartime press caption and copyright stamp from Transocean-Europapress Berlin, together with the press reference number PK-H 3650 and date 17 June 1944.
The original German caption reads:
“Kampfgebiet Orne-Mündung. An der Invasionsfront Normandie im Kampfgebiet der Orne-Mündung geht ein deutscher Stoßtrupp zum Angriff vor.”
Translation:
“Combat area of the Orne Estuary. On the Normandy invasion front, in the combat area of the Orne estuary, a German assault troop moves forward to attack.”
The image captures German infantry heavily laden with equipment as they move through open countryside toward the front lines. Taken less than two weeks after D-Day, it represents a scarce wartime press image documenting German operations during the critical early phase of the Normandy campaign.
Details
- Original German WWII press photograph
- Size: 13 x 18 cm
- Date: 17 June 1944
- Press reference: PK-H 3650
- Photographer: PK-Siedel
- Agency: Transocean-Europapress
- Original typed caption on reverse
- Original Transocean-Europapress Berlin copyright stamp
- Normandy Campaign / D-Day period
- Depicts German assault troops advancing near the Orne estuary
- Good condition with age-related wear and handling marks
Rare Studioportrait Wehrmacht Soldier with Luftwaffe Metal Eagle on his Fieldcap!
€15,00Original Studioportrait Wehrmacht Soldier with Luftwaffe Metal Eagle on his Fieldcap! Condition as seen. Postcardsize.
Studioportrait of Luftwaffe Aufklärer with Awards & Unit/Unknown Pin on his collar! (Landshut)
€75,00Original Studioportrait of a Luftwaffe (Air Force) Unteroffizier (NCO) wearing several wards such as the Eisernes Kreuz 1. Klasse, Fliegerschützen-Abzeichen, Frontflugspange für Aufklärer and most interestingly an unit or unknown pin on his collar! Postcardsize. Photo taken in Landshut. Condition as seen.
Studioportrait Wehrmacht Soldier wearing HJ/RAD Tinnies & Badge
€15,00Original Studioportrait Wehrmacht Soldier wearing HJ/RAD Tinnies & Badge. Condition as seen. Postcardsize.
Studioportrait Wehrmacht Soldier wearing “Unteroffiziersschule” Shoulderboards
€15,00Original Studioportrait Wehrmacht Soldier wearing “Unteroffiziersschule” Shoulderboards. Condition as seen. Postcardsize.
Studioportrait Luftwaffe Soldier wearing helmet (with decal)
€25,00Original Luftwaffe studioportrait of a soldier wearing a helmet with decal. Postcardsize. Condition as seen.
Studioportrait Luftwaffe Soldier wearing helmet (with decal)
€25,00Original Luftwaffe studioportrait of a soldier wearing a helmet with decal. Postcardsize. Condition as seen.
Studioportrait of KM Sailor with Hilfskreuzer-Kriegsabzeichen!
€55,00Original Studioportrait of a Kriegsmarine sailor wearing awards (rare Hilfskreuzer-Kriegsabzeichen!)! Postcardsize. Condition as seen.
Studioportrait of Reichsarbeidsdienst member showcasing his KVK2X!
€35,00Original Studioportrait of a Reichsarbeitsdienst (RAD) member wearing the Kriegsverdienstkreuz 2. Klasse mit Schwetern as on day of awarding! Top portrait! Postcardsize. Condition as seen.
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!
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!
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.
Polizei-Dienstauszeichnung 2. Stufe für 18 Jahre
€130,00Original Polizei-Dienstauszeichnung 2. Stufe für 18 Jahre Treue Dienst (Police Service Award 2nd Class for 18 Years Loyal Service). Ribbon complete with pin! Condition as seen.
Minensucher-Abzeichen (Unmarked Wilhelm Deumer)
€150,00Original Kriegsmarine (Navy) Kriegsabzeichen für Minensuch-, Ubootsjagd- umd Sicherungsverbände or shortened to “Minensucher-Abzeichen” (Minesweeper Badge) unmarked but attributed to Wilhelm Deumer, Lüdenscheid. Condition as seen.
Soviet WWII Order of the Red Star (Silver, Numbered #1544467, c.1945)
€130,00Authentic Soviet Order of the Red Star (Russian: «ОРДЕН КРАСНОЙ ЗВЕЗДЫ»), a distinguished military decoration awarded for personal bravery, leadership, and outstanding service to the armed forces of the USSR during the Second World War.
The order is crafted in silver and measures approximately 47–50 mm across, formed as a five-pointed star with deep red enamel. The obverse features a central oxidized silver shield depicting a standing Soviet soldier in greatcoat holding a rifle. Surrounding the shield is a narrow band bearing the Communist motto “WORKERS OF THE WORLD, UNITE!” («ПРОЛЕТАРИИ ВСЕХ СТРАН, СОЕДИНЯЙТЕСЬ!»), with the inscription “USSR” («СССР») at the base. Beneath the shield sits the hammer and sickle emblem, also in oxidized silver, completing the iconic composition.
The reverse is plain and fitted with a threaded screw-post and backing plate for secure wear. It bears the maker’s mark along with the engraved serial number. This example is numbered 1544467, consistent with wartime production and most likely awarded in the second half of 1945, during the final phase of the conflict.
The order was worn directly on the uniform via screw-back fastening. When not worn, it was represented on a ribbon bar consisting of a 24 mm dark red silk moiré ribbon with a central silver stripe.
The enamel and metal surfaces may show typical age-related wear such as light scratches, minor enamel flakes, or patina, consistent with period use and storage.
Condition: As shown in photographs.
Belgian Army Bonnet de Police (Kwartiermuts) – 6de Linie Regiment – WWII Era
€100,00Original Belgian Army Bonnet de Police / Kwartiermuts dating from the Second World War period, attributed to the prestigious 6de Linie Regiment (6th Line Regiment). Constructed in the typical Belgian khaki wool with dark blue piping, retaining a strong untouched wartime appearance.
The cap is fitted with the original regimental numeral “6”. Cap retains its original kwispel (tassel).
A fine and honest field-used example showing clear wartime wear and age, exactly as expected from an original used item. The interior displays service wear and staining, while the exterior retains a pleasing untouched look with good overall shape.
A desirable and increasingly scarce piece of Belgian WWII headgear, especially with clear attribution to the 6de Linie Regiment and the evocative captivity-related insignia.
Condition
- Original WWII-period example
- Original “6” regimental insignia present
- Honest field wear and age throughout
- Interior with service-related wear/staining
- Exactly as shown in the photographs
NSJV Group Photograph – Limburg – Gouwleider Frans Ketels (Murdered during Repression!)
€110,00Original wartime photograph showing a group of members of the Nationaal-Socialistische Jeugd Vlaanderen (NSJV) gathered in front of a large building, likely during an organized youth activity or meeting in Limburg. Particularly notable is the presence of Frans Ketels, identified in period handwriting on the front as “Ketels,” visible among the group.
The NSJV functioned as the youth movement connected to the Flemish nationalist and collaborationist milieu during the German occupation of Belgium. Members are seen wearing characteristic NSJV youth uniforms, including white shirts, dark ties, skirts and shorts, with one youth clearly displaying an armband.
Frans Ketels originated from a Catholic and Flemish-nationalist family and studied law at the University of Leuven before the war. Prior to the German occupation he served as a regional leader within the Algemeen Vlaamsch Nationaal Jeugdverbond (AVNJ) and later became Gouwleider of the NSJV in Limburg during the occupation years.
Following the liberation of Belgium, Ketels was arrested on 22 September 1944 near Elen (Maaseik). According to postwar accounts, he was severely mistreated and publicly humiliated both in Maaseik and Hasselt. Before any formal trial could take place, he died in a hospital in Liège from injuries sustained during his detention. Within parts of Flemish-nationalist postwar memory, the death of Frans Ketels became symbolic of the violent street reprisals and excesses that occurred during the liberation period, particularly in Limburg.
The reverse bears a wartime photographer’s stamp:
“Foto Melotte – Winterslag – Albert I-laan”
An uncommon and historically significant original photograph connected to the NSJV and wartime Flemish collaboration history in occupied Belgium.
Size:
Approx. 11.5 x 7.8 cm
Condition:
Good overall wartime condition with period handling wear, some edge and corner wear, light surface marks and traces of former album mounting on the reverse, as visible in the photographs.
Photograph of Flemish Volunteers in Camo of the SS-Freiwilligen-Legion “Flandern”
€100,00Original wartime photograph depicting Flemish volunteers of the 2. Kompanie/ SS-Freiwilligen-Legion “Flandern”, during a meal break. Camo gear being worn!
Format: 6 x 9 cm
Condition: As shown in the photographs / Better quality in real life
Photograph of Flemish Volunteer of the SS-Freiwilligen-Legion “Flandern”
€75,00Original wartime photograph depicting a Flemish volunteer of the SS-Freiwilligen-Legion “Flandern”, wearing the Tollenaere-Trouwkenteken and the Wound Badge in Black. The soldier also appears to wear the “Flandern” cuff title and the distinctive Lion shield on the sleeve (both more difficult to distinguish clearly).
A very interesting period image of a Flemish SS volunteer with visible combat-related insignia.
Format: 6 x 9 cm
Condition: As shown in the photographs
WWII Belgian M31 Adrian Helmet – May 1940 Campaign, Complete with Chinstrap
€295,00Original Belgian M31 Adrian helmet, used during the early stages of World War II, particularly during the May 1940 campaign (“Battle of Belgium”).
A very attractive and honest example retaining a significant amount of its original wartime paint, giving the helmet excellent display appeal. The helmet is complete with its original liner and chinstrap, and shows genuine period wear and age from service use (please refer to the images for condition details).
The liner is clearly marked by the Belgian manufacturer “X. BUISSET” of Vilvoorde and is size 60 — a desirable large size, noticeably bigger than the standard Belgian M31 Adrian helmets commonly encountered.
Overall, this is a desirable and increasingly scarce piece of original Belgian WWII headgear, especially as a complete example with strong untouched character and good original finish.
Soldbuch Obergefreiter – Nachschub-Bataillon 612 – Missing at Le Château-Charleville, August 1944 – Ostmedaille & KVK2
€165,00Interesting and historically attractive WW2 German Soldbuch belonging to Obergefreiter Paul Artelt, who served with Nachschub-Bataillon 612 and later went missing in August 1944 during the fighting around Le Château-Charleville.
A very nice mid- to late-war Soldbuch with numerous unit entries, leave stamps, weapon issue entries, accompanying Feldpost envelope and handwritten notification letter regarding his disappearance.
Soldier Details
- Name: Paul Artelt
- Born: 11 October 1905
- Birthplace: Altkessel-Graeberei
- Profession: Kutscher
- Religion: Catholic
- Rank progression:
- Schütze
- Gefreiter
- Obergefreiter (from 1.2.1944)
Units
The Soldbuch shows service with:
- 1. Kompanie / Infanterie-Ersatz-Bataillon 375
- Nachschub-Bataillon 612
The Soldbuch contains:
- multiple leave entries
- weapon issue pages
- hospital/lazarett-related stamps
- Feldpost envelope
- handwritten wartime/postwar correspondence concerning his disappearance
Awards
- 10.8.42 Ostmedaille (Eastern Front Medal / Winterschlacht im Osten)
- 1.6.44 Kriegsverdienstkreuz 2. Klasse (KVK2)
A very desirable combination for a logistics/supply soldier serving under difficult Eastern Front and later Western Front conditions.
Missing in Action – August 1944
The most historically significant aspect of the grouping is the included handwritten correspondence mentioning that Artelt went missing in:
- Le Château-Charleville
- in August 1944
This places him during the chaotic German retreat after the Allied breakout from Normandy and the collapse of the front in France.
Supply and transport battalions such as Nachschub-Bataillon 612 were heavily exposed during this period, often caught in encirclements, strafing attacks and rapidly collapsing retreat routes.
The included handwritten letter gives the grouping strong personal and research potential.
Included in the Grouping
- Original Soldbuch
- Feldpost envelope addressed to his wife
- Period “Kraft durch Freude” ship dining card
Wehrpass – Unteroffizier in Kraftfahr-Kp. 222 & Sturmgeschütz-Brigade 300 – KBA in Bronze in March 1945!
€195,00Very interesting and well-filled Wehrpass issued to Wilhelm Hermann Friedrich Schulze, born 7 February 1911 in Westerhof/Osterode, documenting continuous Heer service from 1940 through the final days of the war, including service on the Eastern Front and attachment to Sturmgeschütz-Brigade 300.
The Wehrpass retains the original portrait photograph, numerous unit and administrative stamps, handwritten entries, combat/service notes, inserted campaign sheet, promotions, and wartime awards. Several stamps were period/postwar denazified, commonly encountered on original retained Wehrpässe.
Recorded Units Include:
- 4. (MG) Kompanie / Infanterie-Ersatz-Bataillon 191 – Hildesheim
- Infanterie-Regiment 552
- Kraftwagen-Kolonne 222
- Kraftfahr-Kompanie 222
- 1. Kompanie/ Sturmgeschütz-Brigade 300
Notable Entries:
- Awarded the Kriegsverdienstkreuz 2. Klasse mit Schwertern (KVK2 mit Schwertern) on 20.4.1941
- Awarded the Kraftfahrbewährungsabzeichen in Bronze on 19.3.1945
- Promoted to Gefreiter on 1.3.1941
- Promoted to Obergefreiter on 1.4.1943
- Promoted to Unteroffizier on 1.5.1945
- Eastern Front combat/service entries
- Inserted typed campaign sheet detailing 1944 operations in the Ukraine sector
- Original wartime photo present
- Numerous official stamps and signatures throughout
The Wehrpass shows honest wartime wear and age, remaining in very solid and displayable condition overall.
A highly desirable and researchable late-war Heer Wehrpass featuring:
- Assault gun brigade service
- Eastern Front operations
- Combat driver qualification award
- Multiple wartime promotions
- Final-days-of-the-war Unteroffizier promotion
- Strong unit history for collector and research value
Press Photo: SS-Obergruppenführer Reinhard Heydrich in Prague
€200,00Authentic original wartime German press photograph of Reinhard Heydrich, during the height of WWII. This is a period press photo (not a reproduction), distributed for wartime publication and documentation.
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Markings: Original press, with period stamps/annotations, consistent with 1940s press distribution.
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Condition: Very good for age. Minor edge wear and handling marks, typical of original wartime press material. No major tears. Text and imagery remain clear and historically intact.
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Size: Approx. press photo standard format
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Provenance: Guaranteed original WWII press issue photograph.
Historical Significance:
This photograph captures a major wartime propaganda and political coordination event focused on Southeastern Europe, attended by senior Reich leadership. The image provides strong collector appeal for:
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WWII historians and archives
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Collectors of original Third Reich press material
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Military memorabilia and wartime photography specialists
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Museum or research collections requiring primary source imagery
Press Photo: SS-Obergruppenführer Reinhard Heydrich in Prague
€250,00Authentic original wartime German press photograph of Reinhard Heydrich, during the height of WWII. This is a period press photo (not a reproduction), distributed for wartime publication and documentation.
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Markings: Original press, with period stamps/annotations, consistent with 1940s press distribution.
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Condition: Very good for age. Minor edge wear and handling marks, typical of original wartime press material. No major tears. Text and imagery remain clear and historically intact.
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Size: Approx. press photo standard format
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Provenance: Guaranteed original WWII press issue photograph.
Historical Significance:
This photograph captures a major wartime propaganda and political coordination event focused on Southeastern Europe, attended by senior Reich leadership. The image provides strong collector appeal for:
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WWII historians and archives
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Collectors of original Third Reich press material
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Military memorabilia and wartime photography specialists
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Museum or research collections requiring primary source imagery
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.
Eduard Neumann – Jagdgeschwader 27 “Afrika”
€35,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Eduard Neumann. Oberst Eduard “Edu” Neumann (05.06.1911 † 09.08.2004) was a highly respected Luftwaffe fighter ace and commander of Jagdgeschwader 27 “Afrika” during the North African Campaign. He was awarded the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold on 11 May 1942 as Hauptmann and Gruppenkommandeur of I./Jagdgeschwader 27 in recognition of his outstanding leadership and combat achievements during the air war over North Africa. Under his command, I./JG 27 became one of the Luftwaffe’s most successful fighter groups, playing a key role in the desert campaign and producing renowned aces such as Hans-Joachim Marseille. Postcardsize.
Soviet WWII Campaign Medal “For the Defence of Stalingrad”
€70,00Authentic Soviet Medal “For the Defence of Stalingrad” (Russian: Медаль «За оборону Сталинграда»), awarded for participation in the defence of the city during the pivotal battle of Stalingrad (1942–1943).
The medal is struck in brass and measures 32 mm in diameter with a raised rim. The obverse depicts a dynamic battle scene of five Soviet infantry soldiers advancing with rifles, supported by tanks and aircraft, with a waving Soviet flag above. At the top is a five-pointed star, flanked by the inscription “FOR THE DEFENCE OF STALINGRAD” («ЗА ОБОРОНУ СТАЛИНГРАДА»).
The reverse features the hammer and sickle emblem above the inscription “FOR OUR SOVIET MOTHERLAND” («ЗА НАШУ СОВЕТСКУЮ РОДИНУ»).
The medal is suspended from a standard Soviet pentagonal mount and worn on a 24 mm olive-green silk moiré ribbon with a central red stripe. The ribbon shows age-related wear with light soiling, minor staining, and fraying to the edges, consistent with period use and storage. Overall remains intact and displays well. Ribbon could be replaced.
Condition: As shown in photographs.
Named Belgian M35 Officer Uniform – Lt. Georges L.L. Saint-Maux – Administration Service
€550,00An exceptional and historically researchable Belgian M35 officer’s uniform set, consisting of the tunic and matching trousers (the trousers are unfortunately not pictured, as they could not be mounted together with the display). The uniform belonged to an officer of the Belgian Army Administration service and pairs perfectly with the administrative kepi previously acquired from the same grouping.
What makes this set especially desirable is the fact that it is fully name-attributed. The interior label bears the name “Lt. St. Maux”, allowing the original owner to be positively identified as Georges L.L. Saint-Maux of Aarlen (Arlon).
Further research revealed Saint-Maux in the well-known “Guldenboek der Vuurkaarten”, where both his full name and portrait photograph are published, giving this uniform a direct and personal historical connection to its wearer. In addition, he also appears on the website of the Fraternelle Chasseur Ardennais, where he is listed among the Chasseurs Ardennais in 1938. During the First World War, Saint-Maux served with the Belgian 10th Line Regiment.
The tunic remains a fine and attractive example of the Belgian M35 officer uniform, showing honest period wear and age. A highly interesting named Belgian officer grouping with documented provenance and excellent research potential.
A rare opportunity to acquire a fully identified Belgian officer uniform belonging to a documented prewar and wartime officer with confirmed military service history.
3x Studioportrait of a Panzertruppen soldier
€25,00Original 3x Studioportrait of a Panzertruppen soldier, wearing the Panzerkampfabzeichen (in Bronze). Postcardsize. Condition as seen.
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.
“Damals” – Erinnerungen an grosse Tage der SS-Totenkopf-Division im Französischen Feldzug 1940 – Original Wartime Photo Book
€250,00Original wartime photographic commemorative book titled “Damals – Erinnerungen an grosse Tage der SS-Totenkopf-Division im Französischen Feldzug 1940”, published by Chr. Belser Verlag, Stuttgart.
This large-format period publication documents the campaign of the SS-Totenkopf-Division during the 1940 French campaign and contains numerous wartime photographs, battle imagery, and propaganda-style presentation material from the early years of the war.
The book retains its original illustrated cover featuring a German soldier standing atop an armored vehicle marked “Orléans.” Interior title pages remain clean and attractive, showing the distinctive period typography and divisional references.
Condition is overall good considering age, with visible period wear, edge wear, creasing, and some damage to the outer cover and spine area. Interior pages remain well preserved and display very nicely. The cover is damaged (little side missing) and reverse is loose!
An increasingly difficult-to-find original wartime divisional publication with strong historical and display appeal.
Sold on commission.
Press Photo Flemish Collaboration: Vlaamse Wachtbrigade in Brussels with officers & Flag!
€130,00Original Press Photo Flemish Collaboration: Vlaamse Wachtbrigade in Brussels with officers & Flag!! Size: 18x13cm.
WWII Mk II Camouflaged Steel Helmet “Concrete” Textured Finish – G.S.W. 1941 – REME or BELGIAN FLAG
€350,00Original WWII Canadian Mk II steel combat helmet, manufactured in 1941 by G.S.W. (General Steel Wares in Toronto). The helmet retains an exceptional untouched combat-used appearance with a heavily textured rough camouflage finish, often referred to by collectors as a “concrete” or anti-glare finish. These field-applied coatings were created by mixing sand or granular material into the paint to reduce reflections and improve camouflage in combat conditions.
The shell is clearly maker marked and dated: G.S.W. Mk T 1941
The interior still retains its original wartime liner, though heavily worn and fragile from age and use. Interior liner markings visible including “V.M.C.” (Viceroy Manufacturing Company) and size/manufacturing codes. The helmet also retains its period web chinstrap.
Of particular interest is the worn painted insignia to the front, either appearing to be the REME insignia or resemble a Belgian tricolor marking, suggesting possible Belgian wartime or postwar reissue or continued service after liberation. Britain supplied large amounts of military equipment to Belgium during and after WWII, making such reuse entirely plausible.
The exterior finish has aged into a very dark brown-black tone with heavy patina and surface texture throughout, giving the helmet a superb battlefield relic appearance while still remaining structurally solid.
A highly displayable and untouched example of a wartime British combat helmet with strong character and excellent visual appeal.
1936 Berlin Olympic Book Set in Original Slipcase – XI Olympiade & Winterspiele
€75,00Original matching two-volume Olympic book set covering the 1936 Berlin Summer Olympics and the 1936 Garmisch-Partenkirchen Winter Olympics, complete with the scarce original period slipcase.
Included are:
- So Kämpfte und Siegte die Jugend der Welt – XI. Olympiade Berlin 1936
- Kampf und Sieg in Schnee und Eis – IV. Winterolympiade 1936
Both volumes were published by Verlag Knorr & Hirth G.m.b.H., München and contain extensive photographic coverage, reports, results, and historical documentation of the 1936 Olympic Games held in Germany.
The books remain in good overall condition with normal age and handling wear. The original slipcase is present, which is often missing, and shows expected storage wear from age. Interiors remain well preserved and highly displayable.
An attractive and increasingly difficult-to-find complete Olympic set from the 1936 Games, especially desirable with both matching volumes and original case intact.
Sold on commission.
Das Deutsche Führerlexikon 1934–1935 – Original Third Reich Leadership Reference Book
€450,00Original wartime Das Deutsche Führerlexikon 1934–1935 in its original black hardcover binding with gilt title lettering to the front cover.
This early Third Reich reference work contains biographical and organizational information regarding political, military, governmental, and administrative leadership figures within Germany during the formative years of the National Socialist period. Such books were intended as official-style reference guides documenting prominent personalities and structures of the rapidly expanding state and party apparatus during the mid-1930s.
The book remains in very good overall condition with honest period wear to the cover and edges from age and handling. The gilt front title remains attractive and well preserved. A very displayable original example.
An increasingly scarce and historically significant early Third Reich political reference volume, especially desirable due to its pre-war 1934–1935 publication period.
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Kingdom of Belgium – Honorary Distinctions for the Great War (Book)
€65,00Kingdom of Belgium – Honorary Distinctions for the Great War
By Wim Martens | Limited Conference Edition | 217 Pages
A highly sought-after reference work dedicated to Belgian First World War honors and decorations. Published to coincide with the XVII European Conference for Phaleristics in Brussels (May–June 2024), this volume provides a comprehensive and meticulously organized overview of official Belgian wartime distinctions.
Arranged chronologically by date of institution, the book presents detailed coverage of orders, medals, and decorations, including recognized variants, accompanying certificates, and period imagery of recipients. In addition, select service insignia and several unofficial yet tolerated distinctions are thoughtfully documented, offering a broader perspective valuable to collectors and historians alike.
Richly illustrated and expertly compiled, this 217-page publication serves as both a scholarly reference and a visually engaging catalog of Belgium’s Great War honors system.
Highlights:
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Complete overview of Belgian WWI honorary distinctions
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Chronological structure for ease of reference
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High-quality photographs of medals, variants, and documents
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Includes service insignia and rare unofficial distinctions
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Features historical images of decorated individuals
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Published for a specialized European phaleristics conference
Condition: New
Availability: Very difficult to find — especially outside specialist circles.
An essential addition to any serious phaleristics library or First World War collection.
Note: Shipping prices might not be final to some countries due weight and size!
Signed Photo of SA Chief Viktor Lutze Visiting Kriegsmarine Crew – Hoffmann Press Photo
€375,00Original wartime signed photograph depicting SA-Stabschef Viktor Lutze during a visit aboard a Kriegsmarine vessel in Brest.
The image shows Lutze together with a large group of Kriegsmarine sailors and officers aboard ship. The lower front margin bears a bold original ink signature of Viktor Lutze.
Viktor Lutze became Chief of Staff of the Sturmabteilung (SA) in 1934 following the death of Ernst Röhm during the Night of the Long Knives. As leader of the SA, Lutze remained one of the highest-ranking political figures within the Third Reich and frequently appeared at official military and propaganda events throughout the war years. He died on 2 May 1943 following injuries sustained in a serious automobile accident near Potsdam.
Reverse retains the original handwritten period notation: “Besuch des Stabschef der SA Lutze an Bord im Brest.” (“Visit of SA Chief Lutze aboard ship in Brest.”)
Also visible to the reverse is the printed credit line: “Photo-Standardpresse Heinrich Hoffmann Berlin SW 68 – Nachdruck verboten”
A very interesting original Third Reich signed photograph with strong historical and display appeal, especially for collectors of SA, Kriegsmarine, political memorabilia, and wartime autographs.
Condition as seen.
Albert Henze – Panzergrenadier-Regiment 110 & Gruppe Henze (Eichenlaub)
€55,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Albert Henze. Generalleutnant Albert Henze (07.08.1894 in Kirchhain † 31.03.1979 in Ingolstadt) earned the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold on March 2, 1943 with the Panzergrenadier-Regiment 110, the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on January 15, 1944 as Oberst und Kommandeur of Panzergrenadier-Regiment 110 and the 11. Panzer-Division and the Eichenlaub on January 21, 1945 as Generalmajor und Kommandeur of the Gruppe Henze / 21. Feld-Division (L). Larger then Postcardsize.