WWII Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) Officer’s Visor Cap
€450,00WWII Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) Officer’s Visor Cap
A beautifully tailored Imperial Japanese Navy officer’s visor cap from the Second World War, manufactured to the high standards typical of naval uniforms of the era. Navy officer caps differed markedly from their Army counterparts, featuring deep midnight-blue wool, glossy black patent-leather elements, and the distinctive gold bullion anchor-and-cherry-blossom insignia—the long-standing emblem of the Imperial Japanese Navy.
This example is constructed from fine, dark navy wool with excellent form retention and a sharp, elegant naval profile. The front displays a crisp officer-quality bullion cap badge, richly embroidered and remaining bright with only mild toning from age. The black lacquered visor shows expected period age-crazing but is stable and fully intact. The chinstrap, side buttons, and stitching all remain original.
Inside, the cap retains its silk or rayon lining—still clean and richly colored—along with the original leather or ersatz-leather sweatband. The interior shows gentle, honest service wear but no damage, tears, or repairs. Overall, it is a remarkably well-preserved cap that clearly saw use yet was carefully stored for decades afterward.
A notable addition is the original white cotton removable over-cap, used for tropical and summer dress. This piece is often missing and greatly enhances both the completeness and display quality of the set.
Collector’s Note
Authentic Imperial Japanese Navy officer caps from WWII are significantly scarcer than Army examples due to the smaller size of the IJN and its disproportionately high wartime losses. Surviving caps—especially those in complete, undamaged condition with original insignia—are highly sought after by collectors of Axis headgear and naval militaria.
This cap’s fine construction, excellent badge, and appealing overall condition make it a standout display piece and a superb representative example of wartime naval uniform design. An exceptional addition to any advanced WWII collection.
Archivalia 1940-1945 – Vlamingen aan het Oostfront, Vlamingen op het thuisfront
€125,00Book “Archivalia 1940-1945” – Vlamingen aan het Oostfront, Vlamingen op het thuisfront. Very good book!
SMF Huldeboek Deel 1 & 2
€0,012x books of the SMF (Sint-Maartenfonds) Huldeboek Deel 1 & Deel 2! Good condition.
Extremely Rare Postwar Signed Portrait of Friedrich Paulus – Dedicated to General Karl Hollidt (1955)
€750,00Offered here is an exceptionally scarce postwar signature of Generalfeldmarschall Friedrich Paulus on a private portrait, famously known as the commander of the German 6th Army at Stalingrad. This autograph is not only rare—it is personally dedicated to General Karl Hollidt, one of Paulus’ closest colleagues and a senior Wehrmacht commander who served under Army Group Don during the Stalingrad operations. Such personalized dedications between high-ranking generals are exceedingly uncommon and highly desirable among collectors.
Description
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Original postwar portrait photograph of Friedrich Paulus (high-quality studio print, Dresden).
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Handwritten dedication and signature on the reverse, reading:
„Meinem lieben Hollidt – in alter Freundschaft –
Weihnachten 1955 – Fr. Paulus“
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Clearly signed in Paulus’ late-life handwriting.
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Photo size: approx. 14 × 9 cm.
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Excellent contrast and presentation; an important historical pairing of two major Eastern Front commanders.
Background: Friedrich Paulus (1890–1957)
Friedrich Paulus remains one of the most historically significant German commanders of the Second World War:
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Commander of the 6th Army during the Battle of Stalingrad.
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Promoted to Generalfeldmarschall on 31 January 1943—just hours before his surrender—becoming the first Feldmarschall in German history to be captured alive.
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Later became a key witness at the Nuremberg Trials, condemning Hitler’s policies and turning against the Nazi regime.
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Lived the remainder of his life in the Soviet-occupied zone (Dresden), rarely granting autographs.
Because Paulus signed very few documents after the war—and avoided public attention—authentic postwar signatures are scarce. Personal dedications, especially to fellow Eastern Front generals, are nearly unheard of.
Background: General Karl Hollidt (1891–1985)
Karl Hollidt served as:
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Commander of the XVII Army Corps, later the 6th Army (after Paulus’ surrender).
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One of Paulus’ closest operational colleagues during 1942–43.
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Postwar held in Soviet captivity until 1955, the same year Paulus wrote this dedication—adding important historical context and emotional weight to the inscription.
Their shared experiences at the Eastern Front and in Soviet captivity make this dedication exceptionally meaningful.
Why This Piece Is Highly Desirable
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Direct connection between two major German commanders of the Eastern Front.
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Paulus postwar signatures are rare; dedicated examples to high-ranking officers are virtually never found on the market.
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A historically important artifact linked to the Battle of Stalingrad, one of the most significant military events of the 20th century.
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The photo originates from Paulus’ time living in Dresden, shortly before his death in 1957.
A Museum-Level Artifact
This is more than an autograph—it’s a unique historical document representing the personal relationship between two high-ranking figures who shaped the course of the war on the Eastern Front. Items of this caliber are seldom offered and are highly sought after by advanced collectors of WWII autographs, Stalingrad memorabilia, or German military history.
Walther von Seydlitz-Kurzbach – 12. Infanterie-Division (Battle for Stalingrad!) (Collaborated with Soviets, “Anti-Nazi Force” Plan) (Eichenlaub)
€250,00In 1950, a Soviet tribunal sentenced him to 25 years of imprisonment, but in 1955 he was released to West Germany, where in 1956, his Third Reich death sentence was nullified. However, he was despised by his former army colleagues both for his role in the Battle of Stalingrad and for his later collaboration with the Soviet Union. He was denied the restoration of his retired rank and pension by the Bundeswehr. (Read more on Walther von Seydlitz-Kurzbach (Wikipedia))
3x Polizei ID Set of KIA Polizei-Hauptwachtmeister (KIA Dec. 44, Slovenia)
€395,00**Complete Grouping of Polizei-Hauptwachtmeister Rudolf Muhr
Dienstausweis – SS-Soldbuch – Polizei-Soldbuch – With Death Documentation**
A compelling and complete identification grouping to Rudolf Muhr, born 10 November 1907 in Fürstenfeld, a Polizei-Hauptwachtmeister who was killed in action during anti-partisan operations in late 1944. The set includes his Dienstausweis, SS-Soldbuch, and Polizei-Soldbuch, all complete and with photographs, plus original paperwork reporting his death and returning his Soldbuch.
Historical Background
Rudolf Muhr served as a senior NCO within the Gendarmerie. During the final phase of the war he was deployed in Untersteiermark (Lower Styria), an area plagued by heavy partisan activity. On 7 December 1944, he was killed in action at Rassbank, Kreis Pettau (Steiermark) during a partisan engagement.
A death-notification document from the Gendarmerieposten Bergneustift, dated 18 December 1944, accompanies the grouping. It confirms the circumstances of his death and the forwarding of his Soldbuch to the Gendarmerie command in Graz. His fall in combat is also recorded inside his Polizei-Soldbuch.
According to the Volksbund, Muhr could not be recovered during post-war reburial efforts, and thus no grave exists. His name is honored in the remembrance book of the German War Cemetery in Celje.
Contents of the Grouping
1. Dienstausweis (Service ID)
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Named to Rudolf Muhr
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Rank: Bez. Oberwachtmeister der Gendarmerie
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Complete with photo
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Very good condition
2. SS-Soldbuch
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Fully complete, with photo
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Served in SS-related police structure
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Entries consistent with late-war police/SS administrative integration
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No missing pages
3. Polizei-Soldbuch
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Complete with all pages and photo
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Includes the death entry:
“Gefallen am 7. Dezember 1944” (Killed on 7 December 1944) -
Contains combat participation notes and Gendarmerie stamps
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Includes the accompanying typed death report submitted to Graz HQ
4. Additional Document
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Original death report / forwarding note from Bergneustift (18.12.1944), stamped and signed
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Confirms his death during partisan operations and the handling of his Soldbuch
Awards
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SA Sports Badge (SA-Sportabzeichen)
(As recorded in his personnel documents)
Condition
All documents are complete, with original photos and no missing pages. The Polizei-Soldbuch cover is loose but present—typical for field-used examples. Stamps and signatures are crisp and fully legible.
Summary
A highly desirable and historically important three-document grouping to a fallen Gendarmerie Hauptwachtmeister involved in anti-partisan operations in the volatile Steiermark region. The inclusion of both SS-Soldbuch and Polizei-Soldbuch, each complete with photo, plus the original death paperwork, makes this an outstanding set for collectors of Polizei, SS-Polizei, or late-war Balkan operations.
A tragic but very compelling grouping with strong provenance and excellent research potential.
Unknown Waffen-SS DKIG Holder LAH
€0,01Original wartime photograph of an unknown Waffen-SS Deutsches Kreuz in Gold-holder with the rank of SS-Untersturmführer from the LAH. Size ca 10×7 cm.
5x Wartime Photographs – Wehrmacht Soldiers at Signposts
€100,00A fascinating group of five original wartime snapshots, each approx. 9 × 6 cm, showing Wehrmacht soldiers posing beside various directional signposts on the Eastern Front. These photos capture both the vast distances of the front and the everyday moments of soldiers interacting with their surroundings.
Highlights:
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Multiple German soldiers posing next to multi-directional traffic signs, pointing toward well-known locations such as:
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Wjasma
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Brjansk
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Petersburg (Leningrad)
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Tschernigow
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Sablino
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Kassino / Kassino-Wersk
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“Verpflegungsausgabe” and other logistical signposts
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One light-hearted photo shows a soldier humorously lying across a signpost pointing to Irrel, 4 km.
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Another shows soldiers standing beside a destroyed Soviet T-34 tank, with directional signage visible in the scene.
These images offer a vivid glimpse into soldier life on the Eastern Front—mixing daily routine, humour, and the harsh backdrop of war. Ideal for collectors of WWII photography, Wehrmacht studies, Eastern Front documentation, or signpost-themed imagery.
All photos are original period prints, not reproductions. Good condition with light handling wear.
Rare Wehrmacht-Führerschein – Issued to Ritterkreuzträger Hans-Joachim Wagner
€350,00Original Wehrmacht-Führerschein (Zweitschrift) to later Ritterkreuzträger Hans-Joachim Wagner – at the time serving with Feldpostnummer 59869 B (1. Batterie / Sturmgeschütz-Abteilung 261).
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Name: Hans-Joachim Wagner
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Born: 28 December 1913, Neubrandenburg
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Died: 9 June 1985, Kiel
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Rank at issue: Soldat of a Sturmgeschütz unit (later Hauptmann d.R.)
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Document: Wehrmacht driver’s license, Zweitschrift (duplicate), valid only in connection with the Soldbuch
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Dated: 18.08.1944
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Authorisation: Permits him to drive motor vehicles with internal-combustion engines of classes 1–3
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Unit notation: Feldpostnummer 59869/B = 1. Batterie / Sturmgeschütz-Abteilung 261
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Signature: Signed by Major und Kommandeur Fritz Konopka (NOT Gerhard Konopka), as “Hauptmann u. Führer der Brigade”, with clear unit stamp
Wagner later became a decorated assault-gun commander:
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Decoration: Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes, 25.01.1945
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Rank / unit at award: Hauptmann der Reserve, Sturmgeschütz-Brigade 286
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Reason for award (summary): On 5 December 1944, near Pásztó in Hungary, Wagner’s Sturmgeschütze helped stop a Soviet breakthrough to the northwest. His guns knocked out several enemy tanks, forced the remaining tanks and accompanying infantry to break off the attack, and he then rallied fleeing Flak gunners from 18. SS-Panzergrenadier-Division “Horst Wessel”, bringing them back into their positions. With these Flak guns and his assault guns he created a blocking line that held for several days without reinforcement – an action that earned him the Knight’s Cross.
Note: Sold on Commission
SS-Soldbuch – KIA in Pommern, February 1945 – SS-Pz-Gren-Rgt.7 (Sniper?!)
€950,00A deeply poignant and fully researchable SS-Soldbuch to SS-Schütze Hans Momberg, born 23 June 1925 in Kassel, who met his fate at only 19 years old, falling in combat on 2 February 1945 at Rummelsburg, Pommern (today Miastko, Poland).
Early Service – SS-Rekruten-Depot Debica (1943)
Momberg’s Soldbuch was opened in February 1943 at the SS-Rekruten-Depot Debica, one of the principal training depots for incoming Waffen-SS and SS-Polizei recruits operating in the Generalgouvernement. His physical description, personal details, and early signatures remain perfectly intact. The Soldbuch retains its original uniform photo, stamped with Waffen-SS ink.
Service in Frontline SS-Polizei Units
Throughout the war Momberg served in two combat formations:
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6. Kompanie / SS-Polizei-Grenadier-Regiment 1
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7. Kompanie / SS-Panzer-Grenadier-Regiment 7,
both part of the hardened 4. SS-Polizei-Panzergrenadier-Division, which saw intense combat on the Eastern Front and in the later defensive battles in the East.
These assignments are consistent with the field equipment entries and weapon hand-overs documented throughout the book.
Remarkable Entry on Page 12 – Sniper-Related Equipment?
One of the most interesting details appears on page 12:
Momberg was issued:
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Tarnjacke (camouflage smock)
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Stahlhelmbezug (helmet cover)
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Gesichtsmaske (face mask)
This combination of camouflage gear is unusually specific and often associated with snipers, reconnaissance troops, or specialized infantry roles—far from standard issue for young replacements. Rarely does a Soldbuch show such equipment grouped together. This makes Momberg’s Soldbuch particularly desirable for collectors of Waffen-SS combat troops, Polizei-Division research, and sniper-related material.
Weapons Documentation
The Soldbuch documents his issued rifle, bayonet, gas mask, cleaning kit, entrenching tools, and additional field gear over time—excellent for research. Waffen-SS field stamps and signatures appear throughout.
His Final Months & Death
On page 22, the Soldbuch contains the tragic entry noting:
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Death on 2. Februar 1945
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In Rummelsburg / Pommern
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Recorded by unit authorities
This reflects the desperate final defensive battles in Pomerania, where elements of the 4. SS-Polizei-Grenadier-Division were overwhelmed by massive Soviet offensives.
Overall Condition
The Soldbuch shows significant field wear—consistent with front-line use—and remains complete, with photo, all pages present, and multiple Waffen-SS and SS-Polizei unit stamps. Despite the wear, the entries remain legible and historically rich.
A Historically Moving and Research-Rich SS-Soldbuch
This is a highly collectible Soldbuch belonging to a teenage SS infantryman thrown into the final battles of the Eastern Front—serving in a notable SS-Polizei formation, possibly with sniper or reconnaissance duties based on his equipment issue, and ultimately falling in the chaos of 1945.
A rare opportunity to acquire a complete, photo-bearing Waffen-SS Soldbuch representing both the tragedy and historical depth of the last months of the war.
Note: Sold on commission
Dienstpass & SS-Soldbuch Grouping – Gendarmerie-Meister (3x Awards)
€325,00A rarely encountered dual-document set to long-serving Gendarmerie-Meister Konrad Sagmeister, born 21 November 1887 in Kammern. This grouping contains both his original Polizei-Dienstpass and his SS-Soldbuch, making it a highly desirable early-career-to-WWII documentation set.
Highlights
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Complete Polizei-Dienstpass with full personal details and service entries
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Complete SS-Soldbuch, including the original photograph and the SS runes on the cover — a feature often missing on surviving examples
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Shows his long career within the Austrian/German police apparatus, culminating in his rank as Gendarmerie-Meister
Awards Listed
Sagmeister’s service record includes multiple pre-war and police long-service decorations:
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Jubiläumskreuz 1908
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Erinnerungskreuz 1912/13
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Polizei-Dienstauszeichnung 1. Stufe
These awards reflect his early Imperial-era service and subsequent decades-long policing career.
Why This Group is Special
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Matched pair of documents belonging to the same career police NCO/official
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SS-Soldbuch with photo — very collectible and increasingly hard to find, especially in complete condition
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Excellent for collectors of Austrian police, Gendarmerie, early service awards, or SS administrative documents
SS-Soldbuch Revier-Oberwachtmeister Schutzpolizei in Graz (1x Award)
€225,00A clean and very appealing example of an SS-Soldbuch issued to Revier-Oberwachtmeister der Schutzpolizei der Reserve August Knödl, a long-serving police NCO of the Schutzpolizei. His Soldbuch (Nr. 219) was formally opened and certified in Graz by an SS-Standartenführer und Kommandeur der Schutzpolizei, whose large violet service stamp and signature appear prominently on the opening pages. This Soldbuch comes complete with its original uniform portrait, clearly stamped by the issuing authority, and Knödl’s own signature on the identification page.
Highlights & Content
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Full (Near Mint) SS-Soldbuch, simultaneously functioning as a Personal Identity Document. The Runes have not been deleted as with many of these Polizei SS ID’s!
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Original photo of the holder in police uniform
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Issued to a Reserve-Oberwachtmeister der Schutzpolizei
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Signed and stamped by the Commander of the Schutzpolizei Graz (SS-Standartenführer)
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Knödl is marked as recipient of the Kriegsverdienstmedaille (War Merit Medal), entered on page 5
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Detailed personal data including:
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Birthdate: 27.07.1903
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Birthplace: Weitersfeld / Raabs an der Thaya (Niederösterreich)
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Physical description: 173 cm, kräftig, dunkelblond, graue Augen
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Page 6–7 list his next of kin (wife and family), showing continued residence in the Graz area
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Included with the Soldbuch is the original Bescheinigung (issuance certificate) confirming the handing-over of Soldbuch Nr. 219 and Knödl’s obligation to report its loss immediately — a seldom-seen extra document
Condition
Very well preserved, crisp pages, fully readable entries, and an exceptionally clean photograph. No missing parts. One of the better Polizei-related SS-Soldbücher to surface.
A Solid Documentation Set
Soldbücher issued to police personnel under SS authority — especially with the issuing signature of a Standartenführer der Schutzpolizei Graz — are scarce. The presence of the medal entry, full personal data, original photo, and the rare accompanying Bescheinigung make this a compelling and complete piece for any collector of police or SS administrative documentation.
Rare KIA Wehrpass – “Brandenburg” Special Operations Soldier
€275,00A highly desirable and seldom-encountered Wehrpass to Sebastian Strobel, born 26.11.1925 in München, who served in the elite and clandestine Division “Brandenburg” — the Abwehr’s special-operations and sabotage formation. This Wehrpass traces Strobel’s full path through Brandenburger training, frontline Einsatz, and ultimately his death in action on the Eastern Front.
Documented Service Timeline (as recorded in the Wehrpass)
✔ 12.12.1943 – 14.01.1944
14. Jäger-Lehrkompanie / Lehr-Regiment, Division “Brandenburg”
Strobel begins his specialized instruction here — a training unit for reconnaissance, sabotage, irregular warfare, and small-unit tactics.
✔ 15.01.1944 – 21.10.1944
2. Kompanie / Regiment 3 “Brandenburg”
Full operational assignment into one of the most active Brandenburg regiments. These troops conducted deep reconnaissance, demolition missions, and security warfare across multiple fronts.
✔ 22.10.1944 – 31.01.1945
Unbenannt 3. (gepanzerten) / Jäger-Regiment 1 “Brandenburg”
Late-war restructuring places Strobel into the armored (gepanzert) Jäger battalion of the newly organized Brandenburg Division. These units were thrown into brutal defensive battles on the Eastern Front as Soviet forces advanced in 1944–45.
Combat & Deployment
His Wehrpass lists participation in:
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Eastern Front operations
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Küstenland / Adriatic region
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Front-line infantry and reconnaissance fighting
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Security and anti-partisan actions
These match known Brandenburg deployments after their 1944 transformation into a front-line Panzergrenadier/Jäger formation.
Killed in Action – 31.01.1945
The final entry records:
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Killed in action (gefallen) on 31 January 1945
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Location: Leidedorf b. Ritzen
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Cause: “Kopf I.G.” – infantry gun head wound (a fatal artillery/infantry gun shot to the head)
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Fully stamped and signed by the regimental authority.
KIA entries for Brandenburg troops are extremely scarce, as the unit was heavily committed and suffered devastating losses during the final months of the war.
Additional Notes
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Includes full ID photo, armorial stamps, and complete personal data.
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All entries are clear, consistent, and fully legible.
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Contains the promotion to Gefreiter (1.5.1944), signed by Brandenburg officers.
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Provides a rare full progression from Lehrkompanie → active field regiment → armored Jäger regiment, perfectly illustrating the late-war evolution of the “Brandenburg” units.
A Standout Brandenburger Wehrpass
Wehrpässe to members of the Division / Regiment “Brandenburg” are highly sought after — even more so when:
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Training, assignments, and units are clearly spelled out
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Frontline Eastern Front deployments are recorded
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And the soldier is confirmed KIA, with exact date, location, and cause
This example ticks all of those boxes, making it a premium historical document from Germany’s most secretive special-operations formation.
Exceptional Polizei “Alpenland” Grouping (rare Erwin Rösener signature!)
€0,01This fascinating and historically rich grouping documents the service of Franz Kornberger, born 1 June 1906 in Vienna, who spent his career as a Gendarmerie-Oberwachtmeister and later served in one of the rarer police formations of the war: 6./Polizei-Wachbataillon “Alpenland.”
Kornberger was an early political follower—NSDAP member from 1936 (Nr. 6.260.854) and in the NSV from 1938, entitled to wear the Ehrenwinkel für Alte Kämpfer, marking him among the regime’s committed pre-war supporters.
His wartime story takes a dramatic turn. While serving in the Alpenland police battalion, Kornberger went missing in action on 12 September 1943, a fate officially recorded in the preserved correspondence included in this set. His personal equipment and documents were gathered by his unit and forwarded to the authorities—a paper trail that survives here and gives this grouping an unusually personal, almost intimate dimension.
Despite his disappearance, his service was later recognized: on 30 October 1944 he was awarded the Kriegsverdienstkreuz 2. Klasse mit Schwertern. Even more remarkable, the award document is signed by SS-Obergruppenführer Erwin Rösener, one of the rarest and most sought-after senior police/SS signatures—an exceptional highlight for any collector of Polizei or SS material.
Set Includes:
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Award document for the KVK 2. Klasse mit Schwertern
Extremely rare signature of SS-Obergruppenführer Erwin Rösener -
Polizei-Dienstpass
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Polizei-Soldbuch / Personal-Ausweis
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Typed Polizei correspondence regarding Kornberger’s missing status
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Polizei-Dienstausweis (service ID card)
Japanese Victory Medal (Cased)
€150,00Original Japanese Victory Medal in very good condition with matching wooden case.
The Victory Medal was a commemorative military medal of Japan awarded to mark service during the First World War. Established by Imperial Edict #406 on 17 September 1920, it was one of the series of Victory Medals created and awarded by the victorious allies after the First World War. Fifteen nations in all issued a version of the medal. All shared the rainbow suspension and service ribbon, but the medals’ designs varied by country. Japan’s design was different from all other versions as it did not depict the goddess Victory. This figure from Roman mythology would have no connection to Japanese culture, so a depiction of Takemikazuchi, the war god in Japanese mythology occupies the obverse of the medal. (Source: Wikipedia)
Willi Fey – schwere SS-Panzer-Abteilung 502 (Tiger, Battle of Berlin)
€55,00A scarce original postwar-signed photograph of SS-Oberscharführer Willi Fey (25 September 1918 – 29 April 2002), one of the noted Tiger commanders of the final battles on the Eastern Front.
Fey earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on 29 April 1945 as SS-Oberscharführer und Panzerkommandant in schwere Panzer-Abteilung 502.
Knight’s Cross citation:
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Awarded for destroying 8 Soviet tanks during the fighting in the Berlin area from 23–28 April 1945.
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This brought his total to 14 enemy tanks destroyed in close combat.
Postcardsize.
Otto Baum – “Totenkopf” & “Das Reich” (Schwertern)
€85,00Original postwar signed photograph of SS-Oberführer Otto Baum (15 November 1911, Stetten – 18 June 1998, Hechingen), a highly decorated Waffen-SS officer and Knight’s Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords recipient.
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Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes — awarded 8 May 1942 as
SS-Sturmbannführer und Kommandeur of III./SS-Totenkopf-Infanterie-Regiment 3 -
Eichenlaub (Oak Leaves) — awarded 22 August 1943 as
SS-Obersturmbannführer und Kommandeur of SS-Panzergrenadier-Regiment 5 “Totenkopf”,
3. SS-Panzergrenadier-Division “Totenkopf” -
Schwerter (Swords) — awarded 2 September 1944 as
SS-Standartenführer und Kommandeur of the 2. SS-Panzer-Division “Das Reich”
The photo bears Baum’s authentic postwar signature,
Item Details
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Signed by: Otto Baum
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Rank: SS-Oberführer
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Awards: Knight’s Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords
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Type: Original postwar signature on postwar photo
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Condition: Excellent; crisp signature and clean image
Leon Degrelle – 28. SS-Freiwilligen-Panzer-Grenadier-Division “Wallonië”
€0,01SS-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.
Item Details
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Authentic scarce postwar signature of Leon Degrelle.
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Signed on a large format postwar photo
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Condition: As seen – scarce and collectible.
- Color lines in the scan are from scanning, not in the original.
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.
4× Signed Knight’s Cross Holders !! of the 8. SS-Kavallerie-Division “Florian Geyer”
€0,01Original postwar photograph, signed four times by decorated officers of the 8. SS-Kavallerie-Division “Florian Geyer.” The postcard-sized photo depicts several Knight’s Cross recipients from the division and bears the autographs of the following highly decorated officers:
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SS-Sturmbannführer Johannes Göhler (15 September 1918 – 21 February 2003)
– Awarded the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on 17 September 1943 as SS-Obersturmführer and Kommandeur 4./SS-Reiter-Regiment 1 of the 8. SS-Kavallerie-Division “Florian Geyer.” -
SS-Obersturmführer Siegfried Korth (5 February 1922 – 6 October 1996)
– Awarded the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on 9 February 1945 as SS-Obersturmführer and Chef 3./SS-Kavallerie-Regiment 18 of the 8. SS-Kavallerie-Division “Florian Geyer.” -
SS-Sturmbannführer Gustav Lombard (10 April 1895 – 18 September 1992)
– Awarded the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on 25 January 1943 as SS-Sturmbannführer and Kommandeur SS-Kavallerie-Regiment 1 of the 8. SS-Kavallerie-Division “Florian Geyer.”
Lombard was one of the most experienced cavalry commanders of the Waffen-SS, serving from the early campaigns in Poland and the Soviet Union through to the end of the war. -
SS-Hauptsturmführer Anton Vandiecken (28 March 1918 – 18 June 2000)
– Awarded the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on 16 April 1945 as SS-Hauptsturmführer and Kommandeur SS-Kavallerie-Regiment 18 of the 8. SS-Kavallerie-Division “Florian Geyer.”
Vandiecken distinguished himself during the final defensive battles in Hungary and Austria in 1945.
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Four original postwar signatures in ink on the front of the photograph.
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Condition: Very good; strong contrast, clean autographs, light edge wear.
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Dimensions: Postcard size (approx. 9 × 14 cm).
Collector’s Note:
A rare and historically significant multi-signed photograph featuring four Knight’s Cross holders of the 8. SS-Kavallerie-Division “Florian Geyer.” Group-signed examples of this caliber — especially including Lombard, Göhler, Korth, and Vandiecken — are exceptionally scarce and highly desirable among collectors of Waffen-SS cavalry, Knight’s Cross recipients, and SS divisional history.
Heinz Golinski – 8. SS-Kavallerie-Division “Florian Geyer”
€35,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Heinz Golinski. SS-Sturmmann Heinz Golinski (10.11.1925 † 01.01.2023) who served with the 8. SS-Kavallerie-Division “Florian Geyer”. He wrote a book: Erinnerungen an meine Zeit bei der 8. SS-Kavallerie-Division “Florian Geyer”, die Jahre in russischer Gefangenschaft und an die Heimkehr 1953. Postcardsize. Condition as seen.
Erwin Bachmann – SS-Panzer-Regiment 10 “Frundsberg”
€55,00Original postwar signature of Erwin Bachmann on a postwar photograph. Bachmann (5 May 1921 – 18 February 2010) served as SS-Obersturmführer and Adjutant in the I. Abteilung / SS-Panzer-Regiment 10, part of the 10. SS-Panzer-Division “Frundsberg.”
He was awarded the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes (Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross) on 10 February 1945 for outstanding leadership and bravery in the closing months of the war. The reverse of the photo bears a personal dedication to a fellow Waffen-SS veteran, adding a unique element of provenance and historical interest.
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Authentic postwar autograph signed “Erwin Bachmann.”
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Condition: Very good; minor handling wear; clear signature and dedication on reverse.
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Format: Postcardsize
Collector’s Note:
A scarce and desirable signed photograph of a late-war Knight’s Cross recipient from the Frundsberg Division. The dedication on the reverse provides an additional level of authenticity and personal connection, making this a valuable addition for collectors of Waffen-SS, Panzer divisions, and Knight’s Cross awardees.
Rochus Misch – “The Last Witness” (Führerbunker, Bodyguard of Adolf Hitler)
€75,00Original postwar signature of Rochus Misch on a postwar photograph. Misch (29 July 1917 – 5 September 2013) served with the 1. SS-Panzer-Division “Leibstandarte SS Adolf Hitler” (LSSAH) and later with the Führerbegleitkommando (Führer Escort Command) as bodyguard, courier, and telephone operator to Adolf Hitler.
He was among the last surviving eyewitnesses of the Führerbunker in Berlin in May 1945, where he personally witnessed the aftermath of the deaths of Adolf and Eva Hitler, as well as the Goebbels family.
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Authentic postwar autograph signed “Rochus Misch.”
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Condition: Very good; as seen.
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Format: Postcard size.
Collector’s Note:
A historically important and increasingly scarce autograph, signed by one of the last surviving members of Hitler’s personal staff and a direct eyewitness to the final days of the Third Reich. Highly desirable for collections focused on WWII eyewitnesses, LSSAH, or Führerbunker-related history.
Gerhard Bremer – “LSSAH” & 12. SS-Panzer-Division “Hitlerjugend”
€65,00Original postwar signature of Gerhard Bremer on a postwar photograph. Bremer (25 July 1917 – 29 October 1989) served with distinction in the Waffen-SS, earning the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes (Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross) on 30 October 1941 as SS-Obersturmführer and commander of the 1./SS-Aufklärungs-Abteilung “Leibstandarte SS Adolf Hitler” (LSSAH).
He later received the Eichenlaub (Oak Leaves) on 12 February 1944 as SS-Sturmbannführer and commander of SS-Panzer-Aufklärungs-Abteilung 12 “Hitlerjugend.”
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Authentic postwar autograph of Gerhard Bremer.
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Condition: Good, light age wear; strong and clear signature.
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Dimensions: Postcardsize
Collector’s Note:
An exceptionally desirable and historical signed photograph, featuring one of the Waffen-SS’s most decorated reconnaissance commanders. Highly sought after by collectors of Waffen-SS, LSSAH / Hitlerjugend Division, and Knight’s Cross recipients.
Franz Josef Dreike – SS-Flak-Abteilung 2 “Das Reich”
€70,00Original and scarce postwar signature of Franz Josef Dreike on a postwar photograph. Dreike (27 October 1910 – 24 July 1988) served as SS-Hauptsturmführer and commander of SS-Flak-Abteilung 2, attached to the 2. SS-Panzer-Division “Das Reich.”
He was awarded the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes (Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross) on 6 May 1945, one of the final such decorations of the war, for his leadership in the defensive actions during the closing phase of World War II.
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Authentic postwar autograph signed “Franz Josef Dreike.”
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Condition: Good, well-preserved with minor handling traces.
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Format: Postwar photograph, standard size.
Collector’s Note:
A rarely encountered signature of a Das Reich Knight’s Cross recipient. Late-war awardees like Dreike are particularly sought after due to the scarcity of surviving signatures. A fine and authentic addition for advanced collections of Waffen-SS, Knight’s Cross recipients, or Das Reich division memorabilia.
Alfred Siegling – SS-Panzer-Aufklärungs-Abteilung 2 “Das Reich”
€75,00Original postwar signature of Alfred Siegling on a postwar photograph showing him in uniform. Siegling (15 March 1918 – 5 September 1984) served as SS-Untersturmführer and reconnaissance patrol leader (Spähtruppführer) in the 1./SS-Panzer-Aufklärungs-Abteilung 2, part of the elite 2. SS-Panzer-Division “Das Reich.”
He was awarded the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes (Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross) on 2 December 1943 for his leadership and bravery during reconnaissance operations on the Eastern Front.
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Original postwar autograph signed “Alfred Siegling” on photograph.
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Dimensions: circa 8 x 10
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Condition: Very good; minimal age wear, clear signature.
Collector’s Note:
Signatures of Knight’s Cross recipients from the Das Reich Division are highly sought after, particularly those of frontline reconnaissance officers such as Siegling. This is an excellent and authentic example for advanced collections of Waffen-SS, Knight’s Cross recipients, or WWII German autographs.
Haruo Yoshino – Imperial Japanese Navy Aviator (Pearl Harbor Torpedo Pilot)
€75,00Original postwar-signed photograph of Haruo Yoshino, a former Imperial Japanese Navy torpedo aviator who took part in the attack on Pearl Harbor, December 7, 1941. Yoshino served as a Nakajima B5N “Kate” torpedo bomber crewman during the historic carrier strike against the U.S. Pacific Fleet.
The black-and-white photograph depicts Yoshino in flight gear during wartime, bearing his signature in both Japanese and English ink on the front. Also included is a modern printed card referencing his wartime service with aircraft artwork and a secondary printed signature.
Collector’s Note:
Authentic autographs of surviving Pearl Harbor aviators from the Imperial Japanese Navy are extremely scarce, particularly of torpedo aircrew. This example is a fine representative postwar signature of one of the few veterans who later engaged with historians and aviation enthusiasts. An excellent addition to any collection focused on World War II aviation, Pearl Harbor, or IJN personnel.
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Excellent; strong, clear signature in blue ink on small photo with accompanied paper.
Format: Small-format signed photograph and accompanying printed card (approx. 9 × 13 cm).
Provenance: Private collection; obtained during postwar veteran correspondence.
6x Original Photolot: Officer with DKIG and 2x Panzervernichtungsabzeichen!
€850,00Excellent original wartime photo grouping showing a decorated Heer (German Army) officer wearing two Panzervernichtungsabzeichen (tank destruction badges) on his right sleeve and the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold on right pocket, with numerous other combat decorations including the Infanterie-Sturmabzeichen, Eisernes Kreuz 1. Klasse, and Verwundetenabzeichen.
The grouping includes studio portraits and field photographs, all depicting the same officer, both in uniform close-ups and during an outdoor award ceremony with Hitlerjugend members. Several of the images show him in discussion with senior officers and HJ leaders, presenting awards and documents — a rarely documented interaction between Wehrmacht and Hitler Youth units in the final war years.
Two high-quality studio portraits show the officer wearing the Panzervernichtungsabzeichen, clearly visible, while the field images capture him in active service uniform with the same decorations and ribbon bar.
Item Details
- Size: Varies, approx. 13 × 18 cm each (Press) and Postcardformat
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Condition: Excellent tonal contrast, crisp details, light handling marks only
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All original period prints, not reprints or reproductions
- This is sold on commission!
Portrait – Walloon Volunteer “Jean Maroy” – Légion Wallonie
€0,01Original Private Portrait – French Volunteer “Jean Maroy”, Légion Wallonie / Walloon Legion
Original wartime private studio portrait of a Walloon volunteer serving with the Légion Wallonie (Walloon Legion), a unit of French-speaking volunteers fighting on the Eastern Front alongside German forces.
The photograph shows the soldier in his field-gray uniform, wearing the arm shield for the Walloon Legion, with the early-style side cap (Einheitsfeldmütze) and REX award! The front bears a personal handwritten dedication in French:
“Pour ma jolie femme adorée de moi qui l’aime — Jean”
(For my lovely wife, adored by me who loves her — Jean.)
The reverse identifies the man as “Maroy Jean – Lég. Wall.” and carries the studio stamp of photographer E. Nehring, Minden, confirming it as a period private photo likely taken during training or while on leave in Germany.
Item Details
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Original WWII private studio photograph of a Walloon Legion volunteer
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Named: Maroy Jean
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Unit: Légion Wallonie (Walloon Legion)
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Photographer: E. Nehring, M… (stamped)
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Handwritten dedication in French on the front
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Size: Approx. 9 × 6 cm
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Condition: Very good; light handling marks and toning, pin hole from original display
Collector’s Note
A rare and highly personal portrait of a Walloon Legion soldier, signed and inscribed to his wife. Named examples of Francophone volunteers in Wehrmacht service are scarce, especially with direct unit identification (“Lég. Wall.”).
5x Photos – Young Soldier – 12. SS-Panzer-Division “Hitlerjugend” – Cufftitle Visible!
€0,01Original set of five wartime photographs depicting a young soldier of the 12. SS-Panzer-Division “Hitlerjugend”, showing the same individual in several poses and uniforms during his service.
In one of the studio portraits, the soldier clearly wears the rare “Hitlerjugend” cufftitle, specific to this Waffen-SS division. Another photo shows him in an SS Sturmgeschütz wrapper, while an additional image captures him in his winter HJ uniform, likely taken during training or early service. The set documents his progression from youth training to front-line Waffen-SS assignment.
The reverse of one card bears a handwritten dedication:
“Weihnachten 1943 – Euer Friedhelm” in Heidelager Dec 1943!
indicating a personal wartime message home around Christmas 1943 in Heidelager!
Four of the photographs are postcard-size (approx. 9 × 14 cm), and one smaller identification-size portrait is included. All are printed on period Agfa or Mimosa photographic paper, with period wear and light toning consistent with wartime handling.
Item Details
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Original WWII German photo set (5 pieces)
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Unit: 12. SS-Panzer-Division “Hitlerjugend”
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Uniforms shown: SS field uniform with “Hitlerjugend” cufftitle, SS Sturmgeschütz wrapper, HJ winter clothing
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Sizes: 4 × postcard size, 1 × ID size
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Condition: Very good; strong contrast, minimal wear, original period prints
Collector’s Note
A seldom-seen and historically significant personal photo grouping from a member of the 12. SS-Panzer-Division “Hitlerjugend”, notable for showing the division cufftitle in wear and a rare combination of uniforms. Such sets, preserved together with personal inscriptions, are highly desirable to Waffen-SS and photo historians alike.
Press Photo – Sturmgeschütz III in Forest Combat – Eastern Front, March 1944
€0,01Original wartime German Propaganda-Kompanie press photograph depicting a Sturmgeschütz III (StuG III) advancing through dense forest terrain on the Eastern Front, early 1944. The vehicle, carrying a full crew of grenadiers on its hull, moves cautiously through a devastated woodland — a striking image of German armored infantry coordination in difficult terrain.
The reverse retains the original typed PK caption slip (Für den Pressegebrauch!) from Propaganda-Kompanie 621, with complete details:
Bildbericht: Grenadiere und Panzer im Wintersumpf
Date: 27 March 1944
Text: “Sturmgeschütze brechen in das Waldgelände ein, in dem sich der Gegner schwer verschanzt hat. Sie brechen den ersten Widerstand und bahnen den Grenadieren den Weg.”
(Assault guns push into the wooded terrain where the enemy has heavily entrenched. They break the first resistance and clear the way for the grenadiers.)
The sheet is additionally stamped “Freigegeben durch OKW Propaganda-Abteilung” (Released by the High Command Propaganda Section) and bears press censorship and archival markings, dated 25 April 1944.
Item Details
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Original wartime Propaganda-Kompanie photograph with full caption slip and censorship stamps.
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Propaganda-Kompanie: 621 (Eastern Front)
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Photographer: Schröder-Lash; Text by Lt. Utschalt.
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Date: 27 March 1944 (released 25 April 1944).
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Location: Eastern Front (Heeresgruppe North sector).
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Subject: StuG III assault gun and grenadiers advancing through forest fortifications.
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Size: Approx. 13 × 18 cm.
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Condition: Excellent tonal contrast, crisp details, minor corner wear; fully intact caption slip with red censorship bar.
Collector’s Note
A dramatic and historically important image illustrating Sturmgeschütz operations in wooded, swampy winter conditions, showing the combined use of assault guns and infantry to break enemy defensive lines. Fully documented and dated — a fine, authentic PK-issued press photo from the Heeresfront, offering insight into the tactical realities of late-war Eastern Front fighting.
Press Photo – Sturmgeschütz III & Pioneers Repairing a Bridge, Eastern Front, July 1944
€100,00Original wartime German Propaganda-Kompanie press photograph, depicting combat engineers (Pioniere) and a Sturmgeschütz III (StuG III) working together to repair a damaged bridge during operations on the Eastern Front. The soldiers are shown securing planking and reinforcement under the cover of the assault gun, illustrating the close cooperation between infantry and armored support units during frontline repairs.
The reverse bears the original typed PK caption slip (Nur für den Dienstgebrauch!), issued by Propaganda-Kompanie Heeresgruppe Nord, dated 25 July 1944, with text by Kriegsberichter Weber. The caption reads:
“Antreten zum Gegenstoß. Das erste Sturmgeschütz hat die Brücke erreicht. Artilleristen, Offiziere und Soldaten greifen an, den Schaden raschestens zu beheben.”
(“Assembly for the counterattack. The first assault gun has reached the bridge. Artillerymen, officers, and soldiers work quickly to repair the damage.”)
Stamped “Eingeg. Bildprüfstelle d. Armee 1 Aug. 1944” (Army censorship office approval) and “P.B.Z.” (Propaganda-Bildzentrale), confirming this as an officially released Wehrmacht press photo.
Item Details
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Original wartime Propaganda-Kompanie photograph with typed caption slip and censorship stamps.
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PK Unit: Heeresgruppe Nord.
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Photographer: Kriegsberichter Weber.
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Date: 25 July 1944 (approved 1 August 1944).
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Location: Eastern Front, likely Baltic sector (Latvia / Lithuania).
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Subject: Wehrmacht pioneers repairing a bridge under StuG III protection.
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Size: Approx. 13 × 18 cm.
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Condition: Very good; strong contrast and detail, minor handling wear, fully intact caption slip.
Collector’s Note
A fine Eastern Front combat engineering scene, fully documented with period PK slip and release stamps. Such images showing combined arms operations — pioneers, artillerymen, and assault guns — are scarce and historically significant, particularly from the summer 1944 retreats under Heeresgruppe Nord.
Press Photo – “Ferdinand” in the Ruins of Memel, December 1944
€0,01Original wartime German Propaganda-Kompanie press photograph, showing a Ferdinand (Elephant Artillery gun) on the move through the ruined streets of Memel (Klaipėda) in East Prussia during the winter of 1944. The vehicle, part of an artillery self-propelled battery, carries a full crew riding atop the superstructure, with the background revealing heavy urban destruction typical of the late-war Baltic fighting.
The reverse retains the original typed caption slip (Nur für den Dienstgebrauch!), issued by the Wehrmacht-Kriegsberichter-Abteilung (WKBA) Potsdam, dated 11 December 1944, and written by Kriegsberichter Landl. The text reads:
“Artillerie auf Selbstfahrlafette auf dem Marsch von … durch die Straßen der Stadt … in ihre Bereitstellungsräume.”
(“Artillery on self-propelled mounts on the march through the streets of the city to their assembly area.”)
Part of the original description was redacted by the censor (typical for late-war Eastern Front material), and the photo bears period field and censorship approval stamps, including PBZ markings.
Item Details
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Original wartime German Propaganda-Kompanie press photo.
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Unit / PK: WKBA Potsdam.
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Photographer: Kriegsberichter Landl.
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Location: Memel, East Prussia.
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Date: 11 December 1944.
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Subject: StuH 42 (Sturmhaubitze 42) of an artillery unit in urban combat zone.
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Size: Approx. 13 × 18 cm.
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Condition: Very good; light wear and trimmed caption slip (as issued), excellent tonal contrast and detail.
Collector’s Note
A scarce and authentic late-war Eastern Front press photograph depicting a StuH 42 operating in the ruins of Memel. Fully documented and dated, this is a fine example of Wehrmacht Kriegsberichter documentation from the closing months of the war — combining operational, urban warfare, and censorship history in one piece.
Press Photo – Awarding of the Panzervernichtungsabzeichen, 17 August 1944
€0,01Original wartime German Propaganda-Kompanie press photograph, showing the commander of a Panzer-Pionier-Bataillon presenting the Panzervernichtungsabzeichen (Tank Destruction Badge) to a Pionier-Obergefreiter for the destruction of an enemy tank. In the background stands a captured and destroyed Soviet T-34, providing dramatic context to the award ceremony.
The reverse retains the original typed PK caption slip, titled “2987 / Für vernichtete Feindpanzer” (“For destroyed enemy tanks”), dated 17 August 1944 and credited to PK war correspondent Schaerer (Atl.). The text reads:
“Der Kommandeur eines Panzer-Pionier-Bataillons heftet einem Pionier-Obergefreiten das Panzervernichtungsabzeichen an. Im Hintergrund einer der erbeuteten und vernichteten T-34.”
(“The commander of a Panzer-Pioneer battalion pins the Tank Destruction Badge on a pioneer corporal. In the background is one of the captured and destroyed T-34s.”)
Stamped “Wien-Bild, Agentur Schostal” and bearing additional censorship and publication markings.
Item Details
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Original wartime German press photograph with full PK documentation.
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Date: 17 August 1944.
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Photographer: Kriegsberichter Schaerer (Propaganda-Kompanie Atlantik).
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Subject: Awarding of the Tank Destruction Badge before a destroyed T-34.
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Size: Approx. 13 × 18 cm.
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Condition: Excellent; sharp contrast and detail, minor corner wear, full caption slip intact with clear text and period agency stamps.
Collector’s Note
An authentic and historically significant Propaganda-Kompanie photograph documenting the rare awarding of the Panzervernichtungsabzeichen, with the dramatic inclusion of a destroyed Soviet T-34 in the background. Fully documented and dated, this is a fine example of a frontline award presentation photo with strong visual and research appeal.
Press Photo – Tiger I Tank in Italy, 1944
€0,01Original wartime German press photograph, issued by the Heeres Propaganda-Kompanie (PK), showing a Tiger I heavy tank (tactical number 13) being camouflaged by its crew using foliage near a thatched building. The image captures the crew of a Heer Tiger unit preparing their vehicle in the Italian theater of operations during the summer of 1944.
The reverse retains the original typed PK caption slip (Nur für den Dienstgebrauch!), dated 2 July 1944, and issued by Propaganda-Kompanie HKLz.Ca. The accompanying text reads:
“Der Panther verschwindet in natürlicher Tarnung, um den Gegner auffangen zu lassen.”
(“The Panther disappears into natural camouflage to surprise the enemy.”)
Stamped and approved for release on 13 July 1944, with full censorship markings and verification stamps. Despite the text mentioning “Panther,” the image clearly depicts a Tiger I tank, a not-uncommon misidentification by wartime correspondents.
Item Details
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Original wartime Heeres-PK photograph.
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Date: 2 July 1944 (released 13 July 1944).
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Location: Italy.
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Photographer: Uffz. Elle (Propaganda-Kompanie HKLz.Ca).
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Subject: Tiger I tank (13) being camouflaged by crew near a thatched building.
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Size: Approx. 13 × 18 cm.
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Condition: Excellent; minimal age wear, crisp photo quality, and full caption slip with PK and censorship stamps preserved.
Collector’s Note
A fine and authentic Propaganda-Kompanie press photograph showing a Tiger I heavy tank in Italy during mid-1944. Fully documented with original typed caption, official PK stamp, and release date, this is a rare, high-quality image of a Tiger crew in field conditions with full wartime provenance.
Press Photo – Panther Ausf. A No. “421” Near Stanislau, 1944
€0,01Original Wartime Press Photo – Panther Ausf. A No. “421” Near Stanislau, 1944
Original wartime German press photograph, issued by a Heeres-Kriegsberichterzug (Army War Correspondent Unit), showing a Panzerkampfwagen V “Panther” Ausf. A with tactical number 421, positioned along a roadside and partially camouflaged by foliage. The vehicle is covered in characteristic Zimmerit anti-magnetic paste, with spare track links mounted on the turret sides and hull.
The reverse retains the original typed caption slip marked “Nur für den Dienstgebrauch!” (For official use only), dated 29 May 1944, and issued by Propaganda-Kompanie Nordukraine, with text reading:
“Panzerschütze Müller hat einen heißen Tag. Alarm! Na also, dacht man sich’s doch. Nun aber rein in den Panzer.”
(“Panzer gunner Müller has a hot day. Alarm! Well then, as one thought — now back into the tank.”)
Stamped and approved for release with the official red censorship stripe and field office markings.
Item Details
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Original wartime German press photograph.
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Issued by: Heeres-Kriegsberichterzug, PK Nordukraine.
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Photographer: War correspondent Valtin / Text by Harschnel.
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Location: Raum Stanislau (modern Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine).
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Date: 29 May 1944.
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Subject: Panther Ausf. A (tactical number 421) in frontline condition.
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Size: Approx. 13 × 18 cm.
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Condition: Very good; light age wear, with full caption slip and censorship stamps preserved.
Collector’s Note
An authentic and well-documented Propaganda-Kompanie press photograph featuring a Panther tank in operational context on the Eastern Front in 1944. Examples showing vehicle numbers and full Heeres-PK documentation with censorship markings are scarce, offering high historical and display value for armored warfare collectors.
Press Photo – Tiger Tanks and Waffen-SS Briefing, December 1943
€0,01Original wartime press photograph issued by an SS-Propaganda-Kompanie (SS-PK), dated 4 December 1943, depicting a Waffen-SS officer conference before an attack involving Tiger tanks. The scene shows a Tiger tank commander conferring with Waffen-SS infantry and Panzergrenadiers in the field, with several Tiger I heavy tanks visible in the background.
The reverse retains the original typed SS-PK caption slip (Aufnahme-Nr. 3480) reading:
“Einsatzbesprechung vor dem Gegenstoß. Ein Spähtrupp der Waffen-SS hat eine sowjetische Panzerbereitstellung festgestellt. ‘Tiger’-Panzer des Heeres sollen sie zerschlagen. Vor dem Angriff bespricht der Führer der ‘Tiger’-Panzer mit einem Zugführer der Waffen-SS die Lage für den gemeinsamen Einsatz der Panzer und Grenadiere.”
(“Operational briefing before the counterattack. A reconnaissance patrol of the Waffen-SS has detected Soviet tank positions. ‘Tiger’ tanks of the Army are to destroy them. Before the attack, the Tiger commander confers with an SS platoon leader to plan the joint deployment of tanks and grenadiers.”)
The caption is marked: “Achtung! SS-PK-Aufnahme! SS-PK Kriegsberichter Merz (Sch) – 4.12.43.”
Item Details
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Original wartime SS-Propaganda-Kompanie photograph.
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Date: 4 December 1943.
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Photographer: SS-Kriegsberichter Merz.
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Subject: Waffen-SS and Heer officers in briefing before a counterattack involving Tiger I tanks.
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Size: Approx. 13 × 18 cm.
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Condition: Excellent; light age wear only. Original caption slip and markings on reverse fully preserved.
Collector’s Note
A rare and authentic SS-PK press photograph showing Tiger I tanks in cooperation with Waffen-SS infantry during late 1943 on the Eastern Front. Fully documented with original caption slip, photographer credit, and date — a scarce and historically significant image for collectors of armored warfare and SS press documentation.
Press Photo – RKT Franz Kretschmer Explaining the “Elefant” Tank Destroyer, 1944
€0,01Original wartime German press photograph, issued by Propaganda-Kompanie 691 and dated 25 May 1944, showing Ritterkreuzträger Oberleutnant Franz Kretschmer addressing officers and enlisted men beside a Panzerjäger “Elefant” tank destroyer on the Eastern Front.
The reverse retains the original typed PK caption slip (Nur für den Dienstgebrauch!) with full wartime details:
“Nach der Verleihung des Ritterkreuzes erklärt Oberleutnant Kretschmer den Offizieren und Mannschaften den neuen schweren Panzerjäger ‘Elefant’.”
(“After being awarded the Knight’s Cross, Oberleutnant Kretschmer explains the new heavy tank destroyer ‘Elefant’ to officers and men.”)
Also present are original wartime censorship and distribution stamps, dated 15 July 1944, confirming official press release approval.
Item Details
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Original wartime press photograph from Propaganda-Kompanie 691.
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Date: 25 May 1944 (released 15 July 1944).
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Subject: Oberleutnant Franz Kretschmer (Knight’s Cross recipient) instructing troops beside a Panzerjäger “Elefant.”
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Location: Pouchlyce, Southern Eastern Front.
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Size: Approx. 13 × 18 cm.
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Condition: Very good; light handling wear and minor age marks. Original typed caption slip and official PK stamps remain intact and clearly legible.
Collector’s Note
A rare and striking Propaganda-Kompanie press photograph depicting Ritterkreuzträger Franz Kretschmer following his decoration, using the formidable “Elefant” tank destroyer as part of his tactical instruction. Fully documented and censorship-stamped examples such as this are scarce, offering strong historical and visual appeal to collectors of WWII armored warfare and German press documentation.
Wartime Signed New Year’s Greeting Card Signed by Gauleiter and Staatsminister Adolf Wagner
€350,00Original folding New Year’s greeting card from Adolf Wagner (1 October 1890 – 12 April 1944), Gauleiter of Munich–Upper Bavaria (München–Oberbayern) and Bavarian State Minister (Staatsminister). Wagner was one of the early members of the NSDAP and a senior political leader in Bavaria, holding the dual posts of Gauleiter and Minister of the Interior until his death in 1944.
The card bears the printed message:
“Zum Jahreswechsel sende ich Ihnen auch im Namen meiner Frau die besten Glückwünsche” (“At the turn of the year, I send you, also in the name of my wife, my best wishes”).
Signed in ink “Adolf Wagner” below the printed title Staatsminister. The cover shows the embossed eagle and swastika emblem above the printed letterhead Der Gauleiter München–Oberbayern.
Item Details
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Original wartime New Year’s greeting card from Gauleiter and Staatsminister Adolf Wagner.
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Signed in ink on the interior.
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Embossed party eagle and printed heading on the front panel.
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Format: Folding card, approx. 10 × 15 cm when closed.
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Condition: Excellent; minimal age toning and handling wear. Signature remains bold and well preserved.
Collector’s Note
A fine and authentic example of official correspondence from Adolf Wagner, one of the highest-ranking regional leaders of the NSDAP and a key political figure in Bavaria. Such personally signed seasonal greeting cards were distributed to selected officials and associates, and examples with intact embossing and clear signatures are scarce and historically valuable.
Wartime Signature on a Thank-You Card of Ministerialdirektor Leopold Gutterer
€250,00Leopold Gutterer (25 April 1902 – 28 April 1991) was a senior official (Ministerialdirektor) in the Reich Ministry for Public Enlightenment and Propaganda (Reichsministerium für Volksaufklärung und Propaganda), serving directly under Joseph Goebbels. A long-time civil servant and National Socialist administrator, Gutterer held influential posts related to press, film, and cultural coordination during the war years.
This original wartime thank-you card, personally signed by Gutterer, was issued on the occasion of his promotion within the Ministry. The printed text expresses gratitude for the attention shown upon his advancement, ending with his handwritten signature in black ink.
Awards and Decorations
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Golden Party Badge of the NSDAP.
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War Merit Cross (Kriegsverdienstkreuz) 2nd Class.
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Various civil service awards for long-term political and administrative service.
Item Details
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Original wartime signature of Ministerialdirektor Leopold Gutterer.
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Issued on a printed official thank-you card marking his promotion.
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Institution: Reich Ministry for Public Enlightenment and Propaganda, Berlin.
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Medium: Heavy stock card with deckle edges, period typeface, and ink signature.
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Size: Approx. 10 × 15 cm (postcard format).
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Condition: Very good; light age-related toning and minimal edge wear. Signature remains clear and well preserved.
Collector’s Note
Authentic signed material from senior officials of the Propaganda Ministry is scarce, especially from Ministerialdirektor Leopold Gutterer. This example illustrates the formal bureaucratic correspondence and ceremonial culture within the Reich’s propaganda administration.
A historically valuable document for collectors of Third Reich political and administrative ephemera.
Studioportrait of SA-Brigadeführer is Richard Wagenbauer (Signed!)
€150,00Original postcard-size studio portrait depicting SA-Brigadeführer Richard Wagenbauer (30 June 1896 – 20 October 1942) in full uniform. The photograph shows Wagenbauer wearing the insignia of his rank on both collar tabs and shoulder boards, posed in a formal studio setting typical of high-ranking SA officers during the late 1930s. The image is sharply focused with excellent contrast, clearly displaying details of his service uniform and decorations.
The portrait bears Richard Wagenbauer’s original signature at the lower margin.
Biographical Note
Richard Wagenbauer was a German politician (NSDAP) and senior SA leader. A veteran of the First World War, he served in the 1st and 2nd Bavarian Foot Artillery Regiments and later joined Freikorps Epp and Detachment Hierl during the postwar years.
He became a member of the NSDAP in October 1930 (Party No. 502,919) and initially joined the SS, transferring to the SA in 1932. From 1933 to 1934, he briefly served as Police President of Karlsruhe, before assuming a leading post within the SA structure, eventually reaching the rank of Gruppenführer (later equivalent to Brigadeführer).
After the outbreak of the Second World War, Wagenbauer requested transfer to the Wehrmacht, serving as a Major and Abteilungs-Kommandeur. In February 1942, he was appointed Reichstag deputy for Electoral District 26 (Franken), a position he held until his death later that year.
Wagenbauer served as SA leader of the SA-Gruppe Bayernwald in Bayreuth and was due to assume command of the SA-Gruppe Hochland in Munich in October 1942. On 20 October 1942, he died in Coburg under unclear circumstances following a fall from a hotel window. He was buried in the Bayreuth Stadtfriedhof.
Item Details
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Original signed studio portrait of SA-Brigadeführer Richard Wagenbauer.
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Size: Postcard format (approx. 3.5 × 5.5 in / 9 × 14 cm).
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Medium: Glossy photographic paper, blank reverse.
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Condition: Very good; light edge toning and minimal handling wear. Signature remains clean and legible.
Collector’s Note
An uncommon original signed portrait of SA-Brigadeführer Richard Wagenbauer, who held both political and command positions within the SA and briefly in the Reichstag. Authentic signed photographs of SA officers at this rank are scarce, and this example offers strong historical and research value.
Ernst-Hermann Mersmann – Kampfgruppe zbV 9 (Netherlands, Stalingrad, Cholm..)
€150,00Original Wartime Signature on a Period Photo of Hauptmann Ernst-Hermann Mersmann
Ernst-Hermann Mersmann (21 June 1915 – 17 March 2002) was a decorated Luftwaffe transport and bomber pilot during the Second World War. Serving as Staffelkapitän of 1./Kampfgruppe zur besonderen Verwendung 9 (K.Gr.z.b.V. 9), he took part in nearly every major theatre of Luftwaffe air-transport operations, including Norway, the Netherlands, France, the Mediterranean, North Africa, and the Eastern Front.
His skill and courage in hazardous resupply and air-landing missions—most notably at Cholm, Demyansk, and Stalingrad—earned him the Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross in December 1942. Over the course of the war he completed more than 300 front-line sorties.
Awards and Decorations
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Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross (Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes) – 23 December 1942, as Hauptmann and Staffelkapitän, 1./K.Gr.z.b.V. 9.
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Iron Cross (1939) 1st and 2nd Class.
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Front Flying Clasp in Gold and other Luftwaffe service decorations.
Item Details
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Original wartime signature of Hauptmann Ernst-Hermann Mersmann.
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Signed on a period photograph showing him in Luftwaffe uniform. Siganture faded but also on paper slip (torn)
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Provenance: From the large personal collection of HJ boy Ernst Fritzsche, who collected wartime autographs and correspondence during the period.
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Condition: Good; light age wear with a faint but legible signature.
Collector’s Note
Hauptmann Ernst-Hermann Mersmann distinguished himself through exceptional leadership and bravery during some of the Luftwaffe’s most demanding air-transport operations. Authentic wartime-signed photographs of Mersmann are seldom encountered, making this an appealing addition for collectors of Luftwaffe and Knight’s Cross material.
Kurt Student – 7. Flieger-Division & XI. Fliegerkorps (Eichenlaub)
€195,00Kurt Student (12 May 1890 – 1 July 1978) was a pioneering Luftwaffe general and commander of Germany’s airborne forces (Fallschirmjäger) during the Second World War. A career officer and early advocate of airborne warfare, Student played a leading role in the development and deployment of Germany’s paratrooper arm.
He commanded the 7. Flieger-Division and later the XI. Fliegerkorps, overseeing major airborne operations in the early war years, including the invasions of the Netherlands and Crete.
Awards and Decorations
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Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross (Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes) – 14 May 1940, as Generalmajor and Kommandeur of 7. Flieger-Division.
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Oak Leaves (Eichenlaub) – 21 May 1944, as Generaloberst and Kommandierender General of XI. Fliegerkorps.
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Iron Cross (1914) 1st and 2nd Class and Clasp to the Iron Cross (1939).
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Pilot’s Badge, Fallschirmschützenabzeichen, and additional Luftwaffe decorations.
Item Details
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Original wartime signature of Generaloberst Kurt Student.
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Signed on a period photograph showing him in Luftwaffe uniform.
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Condition: Very good; light age toning with a bold and well-preserved signature.
Collector’s Note
Kurt Student was the founding figure of the German airborne forces and one of the Luftwaffe’s most historically significant commanders. Authentic wartime-signed photographs of Student are scarce and highly sought after, representing an important piece of Fallschirmjäger and Luftwaffe history.
Karl-Heinrich Höfer – Kampfgeschwader 55 (Eichenlaub)
€195,00Karl-Heinrich Höfer (14 July 1911 – 2 January 1996) was a highly decorated Luftwaffe bomber commander during the Second World War, serving with Kampfgeschwader 55 “Greif”. He led numerous combat operations across multiple fronts and earned distinction for leadership and bravery in action.
Awards and Decorations
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Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross (Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes) – 3 September 1943, as Hauptmann and Kommandeur of II./Kampfgeschwader 55.
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Oak Leaves (Eichenlaub) – 18 November 1944, as Major and Kommandeur of II./Kampfgeschwader 55.
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Iron Cross (1939) 1st and 2nd Class, Front Flying Clasp in Gold, and other Luftwaffe decorations.
Item Details
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Original wartime signature of Major Karl-Heinrich Höfer.
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Signed on a wartime photograph ca 10 x 7 showing him in Luftwaffe uniform.
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Condition: Excellent; minimal wear, with a strong, clear signature.
Collector’s Note
Karl-Heinrich Höfer was among the Luftwaffe’s respected bomber commanders and recipient of the Knight’s Cross with Oak Leaves. His postwar signature remains a desirable addition for collectors of Luftwaffe and Knight’s Cross recipients’ autographs.
Kriegsmarine Artilleryman with Specialist Badge, Bochum Studio
€20,00Original wartime postcard-size portrait depicting a Kriegsmarine artillery enlisted man in service uniform. The subject is shown wearing a specialist trade badge, photographed in studio setting with period backdrop and carpet.
The photo was taken in Bochum, as indicated by the studio style and markings. Fine tonal contrast and sharp detail throughout, clearly showing uniform and insignia features.
Printed on period photographic paper with scalloped edges. Reverse is blank. Overall very good condition, light handling wear consistent with age.
Photograph of Camo Wanderer W23 Kübel (?)
€25,00Original wartime photograph titled “Unser Kübel” (“Our Kübel”), showing a group of German Wehrmacht soldiers seated in a Wanderer W23 Kübelwagen (?) on a rural road, with farm buildings in the background. The vehicle, featuring field camouflage and distinctive front grille design, is characteristic of the early-war period.
Printed on period photo paper with scalloped edges and light silvering typical of 1940s prints. Excellent tonal contrast and clear detail; overall very good condition.
A fine and authentic field image depicting one of the less common pre-standardized Kübelwagen types used by German forces during the early stages of WWII.
Hermann Göring with Luftwaffe Officers, Paris, c. 1940
€35,00Original period photograph showing Reichsmarschall Hermann Göring walking with Luftwaffe officers in front of the Arc de Triomphe, Paris. The image captures Göring wearing a light-colored summer uniform, accompanied by officers in dark Luftwaffe dress. The monument’s sculptural relief (“La Marseillaise” by François Rude) is clearly visible in the background.
Printed on contemporary photo paper with white border. Light age toning and minor edge wear; overall very good condition with sharp contrast.
Photograph of Two High-Ranking Allgemeine SS Officers
€95,00This is an original vintage photograph, postcard-sized, depicting two unidentified high-ranking officers of the Allgemeine SS in full uniform. The image is sharp and well-composed, showing clear detail of insignia, medals, and uniform features typical of the pre-war SS organization.
Printed on period photographic paper with light age toning and minimal edge wear, this photograph remains in very good condition for its age.
A rare and historically significant image offering insight into SS leadership and uniform variations during the early Third Reich era.
WWII Antwerp Flak & Wehrmacht Document and Photo Collection
€0,01An exceptional and historically significant World War II Luftwaffe and Wehrmacht collection centered around Antwerp, Belgium. This grouping includes numerous original wartime documents, photographs, and awards connected to personnel stationed in and around Antwerp and Deurne Airfield.
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Flak Album (Antwerp) – Extensive photographic album featuring Luftwaffe Flak personnel, gun emplacements, anti-aircraft batteries, and group scenes in and around Antwerp. Includes action shots and unit photos, many captioned and dated.
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Award Documents – Original citations for:
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Iron Cross 2nd Class (Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse) awarded for shooting down an enemy aircraft.
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Flak Badge (Flakkampfabzeichen) award document.
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Photographs – Dozens of period photos showing Flak crews, heavy artillery positions, and daily life; also includes portraits taken in Antwerp and cemetery photos from Schoonselhof, where many German soldiers were buried.
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Administrative & ID Documents –
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Vehicle Ausweis (ID card) for parking and movement in German-occupied Antwerp.
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“Belegt” window placard used to mark buildings requisitioned by the Luftwaffe near Antwerp-Deurne Airfield.
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Official correspondence and letters (some signed and stamped) related to an officer at the Bataillonsführerschule Antwerp.
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Additional materials –
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Death card,
- Miscellaneous Wehrmacht and NSDAP papers, invitations, and wartime correspondence.
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Highlights:
A rare, cohesive ensemble illustrating German operations in occupied Belgium. The documents and imagery together paint a vivid picture of the personnel, organization, and everyday life of an anti-aircraft unit stationed in Antwerp, one of the most strategic locations in Western Europe during WWII.
Condition:
All items are original WWII-period pieces, well preserved in archival sleeves within a binder. Documents show expected age-related toning; photographs remain crisp with excellent contrast.