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WWII Soviet Medal for Courage “Za Otvagu” – Researched – Capture of Krasny Bor (Fought vs. Spanish & Flemish Volunteers!) – 63rd Guards Rifle Division
€175,00Original Soviet Medal for Courage (Медаль “За Отвагу”), serial numbered №1533348, complete with original suspension and ribbon. This medal comes with extensive research identifying the recipient and includes copies of original Soviet award documentation.
Awarded to Guards Senior Sergeant Vladimir Ivanovich Olekhnovich (Олехнович Владимир Иванович), a decorated frontline NCO of the Red Army with an impressive combat record.
Olekhnovich was born in 1919/1921 in Bogodukhov, Kharkov region, Ukrainian SSR and was drafted via the Bogodukhov District Military Commissariat in late 1939. He served throughout the war in multiple frontline units and replacement formations before distinguishing himself in combat with the elite 63rd Guards Rifle Division.
During his wartime service, Olekhnovich served in several formations, including:
- 188th Guards Rifle Regiment, 63rd Guards Rifle Division
- 133rd Guards Artillery Regiment, 63rd Guards Rifle Division
- 269th Rifle Regiment
- Various reserve and recovery battalions
He held ranks from Junior Sergeant up to Guards Senior Sergeant, serving as a frontline NCO in combat roles.
This Medal for Courage №1533348 was awarded for actions during the fierce battles around Krasny Bor in February 1943, one of the major engagements near Leningrad.
Russian transcription:
II. Наводчика орудия батареи ПА Гвардии старшего сержанта АЛЕХНОВИЧА Владимира Ивановича за то, что он в бою за овладение поселком Красный Бор с 10 февраля по 12 февраля 1943 года прямой наводкой из своего орудия разбил две огневые точки противника, подавил три станковых пулемета и расстрелял группу немцев 25–30 человек.
1919 года рождения, кандидат ВКП(б), украинец, призван в РККА Богодуховским РВК Харьковской области. Домашний адрес.
English translation:
II. Guards Senior Sergeant Vladimir Ivanovich Alekhnovich, gun layer of the battery, is recommended for the award for the fact that during the battle for the capture of the settlement of Krasny Bor, from 10 February to 12 February 1943, by direct fire from his gun he destroyed two enemy firing positions, suppressed three heavy machine guns, and eliminated a group of 25–30 German soldiers.
Born in 1919, candidate member of the VKP(b), Ukrainian, drafted into the Red Army by the Bogodukhov District Military Commissariat, Kharkov Region.
According to the award citation, Olekhnovich distinguished himself through personal bravery under intense enemy fire. During the heavy fighting from 10–14 February 1943, despite continuous enemy artillery and machine-gun fire, he carried out his duties courageously and effectively, displaying notable courage, initiative, and steadfastness in combat.
Research confirms Olekhnovich was a highly decorated soldier who received multiple awards during the war:
- Medal for Courage (2x)
- Order of the Red Star
- Order of Glory 3rd Class
The Medal for Courage was one of the Soviet Union’s most respected combat decorations, awarded strictly for personal bravery under fire. Researched examples awarded for genuine frontline combat actions—especially to Guards unit personnel with multiple decorations—are increasingly difficult to find.
This medal is especially desirable due to:
- Fully researched attribution
- Combat-related award with citation
- Recipient from elite Guards formation
- Multiple wartime decorations
- Strong documented combat record
A highly desirable researched Soviet combat decoration to a decorated Guards NCO with an impressive wartime service record.
Included:
- Original Medal for Courage №1533348
- Research scans / copies of original Soviet award records and citations
VNV (Vlaamsch Nationaal Verbond) – “Leiding” – Nr. AUGUST 1943
€40,00Authentic original issue of “Leiding” published by the Vlaamsch Nationaal Verbond (VNV) during World War II.
Available issue:
- August 1943
⚠ Important condition note:
This August 1943 issue shows visible damage, including the last page is loose. Please review the photos carefully. Some issues may have loose pages due to age and paper fragility.
Condition: Sold as shown in the photos. These are original wartime publications and show age-related wear.
VNV (Vlaamsch Nationaal Verbond) – “Leiding” – Single Issue: AUGUST 1944
€40,00Authentic original issues of “Leiding” published by the Vlaamsch Nationaal Verbond (VNV) during World War II.
Available issues:
- August 1944
⚠ Important condition note:
The very rare August 1944 issue (the last issue printed) shows visible damage, including two cut-outs on the front cover. Please review the photos carefully.
Some issues may have loose pages due to age and paper fragility.
Condition: Sold as shown in the photos. These are original wartime publications and show age-related wear.
Nahkampfspange in Bronze (Close Combat Clasp in Bronze) – 6 Dot Variant
€375,00Original WWII German Nahkampfspange in Bronze (Close Combat Clasp in Bronze), desirable 6 dot variant.
Instituted on 25 November 1942, the Nahkampfspange was awarded to German soldiers for participation in close combat engagements. The bronze grade was awarded for 15 close combat days, making it one of the more respected frontline combat awards of the Wehrmacht.
This example features the classic design with crossed bayonet and hand grenade over a central sunburst and swastika, flanked by oak leaves. The badge shows attractive age and honest period wear throughout, with a pleasing untouched patina.
The reverse retains its original hardware setup with hinge, pin, and catch all intact. The badge remains in solid overall condition with natural finish wear and oxidation consistent with an original wartime piece.
The sought-after 6 dot variant is a desirable pattern among collectors and makes for a nice addition to any German awards collection.
Soviet Officer Portrait – Major Vasily I. Naumenko – Red Star Recipient – 522nd Small-Caliber Anti-Aircraft Artillery Regiment – Battle for Narwa
€25,00Original Soviet officer portrait photograph depicting Vasily Ivanovich Naumenko (1920–?), a decorated Soviet anti-aircraft artillery officer and veteran of the Great Patriotic War.
The reverse identifies him as Major Vasily Ivanovich Naumenko, with the portrait dated May 1959, making this a fully named and documented photograph.
Digital archival research links this portrait to Naumenko, who served during the Second World War as a platoon commander within the 522nd Small-Caliber Anti-Aircraft Artillery Regiment.
Naumenko, of Belorussian nationality, entered the Red Army in 1939 and participated in combat operations from 1941 onward. He was a Communist Party member from 1942 and served throughout the war without recorded wounds.
Archival records confirm he was awarded the Medal “For Battle Merit” and later the Order of the Red Star (Орден Красной Звезды) for distinguished service and exemplary leadership.
The award citations describe Naumenko as one of the regiment’s most capable officers, praised for discipline, leadership, and exceptional skill in training personnel. During combat operations around the Narva River, he distinguished himself through initiative, strong command ability, and successful execution of important combat tasks.
The portrait shows Naumenko later in service as a Major, wearing his wartime decorations, including the clearly visible Order of the Red Star, alongside several Soviet campaign and long-service medals.
A highly attractive researched Soviet officer portrait with strong wartime provenance, named identification, and documented frontline service. A desirable piece for collectors of Soviet militaria, anti-aircraft units, and researched Eastern Front material.
Included:
- Original portrait photograph
- Digital archival research scans
LW Soldbuch & NSFK Flugbuch Grouping – Grenadier-Regiment 1036 (59. Infanterie-Division) – WIA Dec. 1944 (HVPl. Immerath, Ortskommandantur Zwolle)
€210,00Outstanding original WWII German document grouping belonging to Gerhard Schmid, born 18 June 1926 in Aalen (Württemberg), documenting his remarkable path from NSFK glider pilot training to late-war frontline combat service.
The grouping includes:
- Original Luftwaffe Soldbuch, complete with photograph
- Original NSFK Flugbuch
- Feldpostcard
- Copy of a photo of him and his birth- and death date
Schmid began training with the NSFK (Nationalsozialistisches Fliegerkorps) on 29 August 1941, successfully completing all major glider pilot qualifications. This documents his progression through Germany’s wartime aviation training system before entering military service.
Of particular historical interest is Schmid’s later transfer from Luftwaffe service into frontline ground combat during the final phase of the war—reflecting the increasingly desperate manpower situation in late 1944.
He served with: 2. Kompanie / Grenadier-Regiment 1036 of the 59. Infanterie-Division
The 59. Infanterie-Division fought heavy defensive actions in the Netherlands and western Germany during late 1944.
On 31 December 1944, Schmid was wounded in combat by shell fragments to the left thumb and evacuated to HVP Immerath. He remained hospitalized until 7 January 1945, after which he returned to duty.
A rare and historically rich named grouping with excellent research potential. Gerhard Schmid survived the war and passed away on 3 December 2012.
4x Studioportraits with Numbered Shoulderboards
€20,00Original 4x German WWII Studioportraits with numbered Shoulderboards. Postcardsize.
Soviet Officer Portrait – Senior Lieutenant Evstafiy I. Sologub – Red Star Recipient – 365th Independent Signal Battalion
€15,00Original Soviet officer portrait photograph depicting Evstafiy Ilarionovich Sologub (1918–?), a decorated Soviet signal officer and veteran of the Great Patriotic War.
The reverse identifies him as Senior Lieutenant Evstafiy Ilarionovich Sologub, making this a fully named and documented portrait.
Digital archival research links this portrait to Sologub, who served as commander of a telegraph-construction company within the 365th Independent Signal Battalion.
Sologub, a Ukrainian officer, served in the Red Army from 1934 and was drafted by the Veliky Burluk Military Commissariat, Kharkov Region.
He participated in military operations in:
- Western Ukraine
- Northern Bukovina
- Bessarabia
- Great Patriotic War
Archival records confirm he was recommended for the Order of the Red Star (Орден Красной Звезды) in 1942.
The award citation highlights Sologub’s exceptional courage and dedication while maintaining vital frontline communications under extremely dangerous combat conditions. During combat operations between 13–20 April, communications lines were repeatedly destroyed under intense enemy shelling.
Leading by personal example, Sologub operated under heavy fire, crossed flooded terrain, and personally supervised the restoration of damaged communication lines. Despite severe battlefield conditions, he remained at his post until communications were fully restored.
His unit was recognized as one of the strongest within the battalion, and his service was praised as a model of leadership, reliability, and battlefield determination.
The portrait shows Sologub wearing his wartime decorations, including the clearly visible Order of the Red Star, along with several Soviet campaign medals.
A highly attractive researched Soviet officer portrait with strong wartime provenance, named identification, and documented frontline service. A desirable piece for collectors of Soviet militaria, signal corps material, and researched Eastern Front groups.
Included:
- Original portrait photograph
- Digital archival research scans
Soviet Officer Portrait – Lieutenant Mikhail L. Beketov – Red Star Recipient – 229th Rifle Regiment
€20,00Original vintage Soviet officer portrait photograph depicting Mikhail Leontievich Beketov (1921–?), a decorated Red Army officer and veteran of the Great Patriotic War.
Beketov served as a Lieutenant and communications platoon commander in the 229th Rifle Regiment, 52nd Rifle Division. Archival award research confirms he entered the Red Army in March 1941 and served at the front from July 1941 onward, seeing heavy combat throughout the war.
During his wartime service, Beketov was wounded three times:
- 24 August 1941 – serious chest wound
- 18 August 1943 – gunshot wound to left thigh
- 17 November 1943 – wounded in left arm during fighting in the Kirovograd region
Despite repeated wounds, he continued frontline service and distinguished himself as a communications officer under heavy enemy fire.
Digital archival research shows Beketov was awarded the Order of the Red Star for bravery and exceptional service. His citation states he maintained critical battlefield communications under intense combat conditions, personally repaired communication lines, ensured uninterrupted command between battalion headquarters and frontline units, and during combat personally eliminated 5 German soldiers while capturing 3 enemy soldiers prisoner.
The portrait shows Beketov wearing his wartime and postwar decorations, including the clearly visible Order of the Red Star, along with multiple Soviet campaign/service medals.
An excellent researched Soviet officer portrait with strong wartime history, combat awards, and documented frontline service. A highly desirable piece for collectors of Soviet militaria, researched award groups, and Eastern Front material.
Included:
- Original portrait photograph
- Digital research scans of archival award documents
WWII Soviet Order of the Red Star – Guards Sergeant Anatoly Ignatievich Usoltsev – 221st Guards Rifle Regiment (77th Rifle Division)
€155,00Original wartime Soviet Order of the Red Star (Орден Красной Звезды), serial numbered 1,714,457 and complete with its original screwplate which was awarded to Guards Sergeant Anatoly Ignatievich Usoltsev, who served in the 221st Guards Rifle Regiment / 77th Rifle Division.
Guards Sergeant Anatoly Ignatievich Usoltsev was born in 1910 in Altai Krai and served in the Red Army from 1942 until the end of the war. He fought on the Central Front and later the Belorussian Front, where he distinguished himself in combat.
The highlight of this research set is the detailed combat citation for his Order of the Red Star.
During the battle for the village of Lyashkovo, German forces launched a counterattack. Usoltsev moved his weapon forward into the infantry line, held fire until the enemy approached at close range, and then opened devastating fire. According to the official citation, he personally accounted for up to 11 German soldiers killed during this engagement.
In the battle for the village of Lyashkovo, when the enemy launched a counterattack, Comrade Usoltsev moved his machine gun forward into the infantry line and allowed the enemy to approach to close range, then opened fire on the Germans. In this battle he killed up to 11 Hitlerites.
For this action he was awarded the Order of the Red Star in May 1945, during the final phase of the war.
The records also show that after the war he returned to Altai Krai, where he worked as a tractor driver at the collective farm “Red Ploughman.”
Interesting to note is that he had previously also received the Order of Glory 3rd Class, although this research set is focused on his Order of the Red Star records.
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. Comes with digital scans of his award records, including the original award recommendation sheet (Наградной лист) and postwar registration records.
Features:
- Original WWII Soviet Order of the Red Star
- Wartime serial number 1,714,457
- Original screwback construction
- Original screwplate included
- Good enamel and detail
- Authentic combat-era decoration
Soviet Order of the Red Banner №162636 – Researched to Major Fyodor N. Zasyadko, 1st Gorky Tank School
€395,00Original Soviet Order of the Red Banner, serial numbered №162636, complete with original suspension and ribbon. This example is a desirable wartime suspension type (post-1943 issue) and comes with extensive research identifying the recipient.
The order was awarded to Major Fyodor Nikolayevich Zasyadko (Фёдор Николаевич Засядько) by decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR dated 3 November 1944, for 25 years of distinguished military service.
Zasyadko was born on 8 February 1900 in Chepel village, Kharkov region, Ukrainian SSR. He entered Red Army service in April 1920, during the Russian Civil War, and belonged to the early generation of long-serving Soviet professional officers.
At the time of this award, he held the rank of Major, later reaching Lieutenant Colonel, and served in the Moscow Military District. He was attached to the prestigious 1st Gorky Tank School, where he served as a senior instructor / lecturer. Officers serving at Soviet tank schools played a vital role during the Great Patriotic War by training armored officers and tank crews for frontline service.
This exact order, serial №162636, is documented in the award research and matches the physical medal offered here.
Research further confirms that Zasyadko was also a recipient of:
- Order of the Red Banner (2x total)
- Order of Lenin
- Medal “For Victory over Germany in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945”
- Additional long-service decorations
Included with the medal are research materials / scans of original Soviet award documentation and photo of him (one of the photos was upscaled and colorized with AI) confirming the recipient and award details.
The Order of the Red Banner was among the Soviet Union’s most prestigious military decorations, awarded for bravery, leadership, and distinguished military service. While originally a high combat distinction, from 1944 onward it was also awarded for long and exemplary service. Zasyadko’s award reflects over two decades of service spanning the Civil War and World War II.
A highly desirable researched Soviet award to an identifiable career officer connected to Soviet armored training during World War II.
Soviet Portrait – Yakov T. Ryabenko – Order of Glory Recipient – 196th Artillery Regiment
€30,00Original Soviet portrait photograph of decorated Red Army veteran Yakov Timofeevich Ryabenko (Рябенко Яков Тимофеевич), a documented Order of Glory recipient.
The reverse identifies the recipient as: Ryabenko Yakov Timofeevich. Photographed: 15 January 1968
Archival research confirms Ryabenko served as a gunner (layer) in the: 196th Artillery Regiment
Born in 1926, Ryabenko entered the Red Army in May 1943 and fought on the Baltic Front during the Great Patriotic War.
Award records show he was recommended for the Order of Glory III Class for bravery during offensive combat operations in 1944.
During fighting near Soldatskie Uchastki, Ryabenko’s battery moved into firing positions under intense enemy artillery and mortar fire. When the regular gun-layer became a casualty, Ryabenko immediately assumed the role himself and continued combat operations under fire.
His actions contributed directly to:
- Destruction of 1 enemy firing position
- Suppression of enemy resistance
- Support of Soviet offensive operations
For courage, initiative, and steadfastness in battle, he was awarded the Order of Glory 3rd Class, one of the most respected Soviet enlisted bravery awards.
The portrait shows Ryabenko later in life wearing his wartime decorations and campaign medals.
Included:
- Original named Soviet portrait photograph
- Handwritten identification on reverse
- Digital scan of wartime award documentation
- Full research on recipient and service history
A desirable researched Soviet portrait grouping belonging to a decorated artillery veteran and Order of Glory recipient.
Soviet Officer Portrait – Captain Petro M. Ryabenko – Red Star Recipient, Communications Battalion Commander
€25,00Original Soviet military portrait photograph of decorated Red Army officer Captain Petro Mikhailovich Ryabenko (surname slightly difficult but appears to read Ryabenko / Rybchenko).
The reverse carries official military identification, while archival research links the portrait to a documented wartime award recipient.
Research confirms Ryabenko served as: Captain – Commander, 10th Separate Communications Battalion
Born in 1918, Ukrainian, and serving in the Red Army from 1939, he participated in frontline combat operations during the Great Patriotic War.
Award records show that during intense fighting against German forces in July 1943, Captain Ryabenko successfully commanded communications operations between 10–22 July 1943, ensuring uninterrupted radio and communications links under extremely difficult battlefield conditions.
Despite heavy:
- artillery fire
- mortar fire
- aerial bombardment
he maintained reliable communications essential for command coordination and combat effectiveness.
The citation notes that his unit completed all assigned tasks successfully and suffered no losses.
For exemplary leadership and outstanding performance under combat conditions, he was recommended for a state award. The recommendation was upgraded from the Medal for Combat Merit to the Order of the Red Star.
The portrait shows him in early postwar uniform wearing his wartime decorations, including the Order of the Red Star and campaign medals.
Included:
- Original named Soviet military portrait photograph
- Official identification on reverse
- Digital scan of wartime award sheet
- Full recipient research
A highly desirable researched Soviet portrait grouping belonging to a decorated communications officer and wartime Order of the Red Star recipient.
Soviet Tank Officer Portrait – Lt. Colonel V.K. Sergeev – T-34 Commander – Multiple Awards
€35,00Original Soviet portrait photograph of Lieutenant Colonel Valentin Konstantinovich Sergeev (Валентин Константинович Сергеев). The reverse is officially typed, stamped, and signed, identifying the photographed officer as: Lieutenant Colonel Valentin Konstantinovich Sergeev. Photographed: 28 June 1965
A highly attractive researched Soviet officer portrait showing Sergeev wearing an impressive array of wartime and postwar decorations, including multiple combat awards earned during frontline service as a T-34 tank commander.
Research confirms Sergeev served as commander of a T-34 tank in the 87th Separate Tank Zhytomyr Red Banner Regiment attached to the 7th Guards Cavalry Zhytomyr Red Banner Order of Bogdan Khmelnitsky Division
Born in 1925, Sergeev entered the Red Army in 1942 and fought from an early age in major offensive operations during the later stages of the war. His wartime award citations document repeated acts of bravery and aggressive leadership during combat operations in 1944–1945.
Known awards include:
- Order of the Patriotic War 1st Class
- Order of the Red Star
- Second Order of the Red Star
- Campaign and victory medals
- Additional postwar service decorations
One award citation from July 1944 describes Sergeev skillfully leading his T-34 during breakthrough operations, where his tank destroyed:
- 4 enemy machine-gun positions
- 1 enemy tank
- Up to 30 enemy soldiers and officers
When his platoon commander came under enemy fire, Sergeev assumed command and continued the attack successfully.
Another citation from 19 July 1944 credits him with destroying:
- 1 mortar battery
- 2 machine-gun positions
- Enemy infantry concentrations
A later 1945 citation highlights his reconnaissance and combat leadership during final offensive operations in Central Europe. During heavy fighting, he personally engaged enemy automatic weapons and anti-tank teams while helping identify enemy concentrations and enabling successful armored operations.
The portrait beautifully reflects his decorated military career, showing a veteran officer who rose from young frontline tank commander to Lieutenant Colonel.
Included:
- Original named Soviet portrait photograph
- Officially stamped identification on reverse
- Multiple wartime award recommendation scans
- Full research on recipient and service history
An outstanding researched Soviet tank officer grouping with exceptional historical appeal, ideal for collectors of Soviet armor, WWII tank warfare, and named Red Army award groups.
Soviet Guards Officer Portrait – Guards Captain Ivan V. Melnik – 35th Guards Tank Brigade – Stalingrad – Multi Award Recipient
€35,00Original Soviet portrait photograph of Ivan Vasilyevich Melnik (Иван Васильевич Мельник), officially identified on the reverse with military stamp and signature dated 11 March 1963.
A highly attractive researched Soviet officer portrait showing Melnik wearing an impressive array of wartime and postwar decorations, including multiple orders and medals.
Research confirms Melnik served in the Red Army from 1940 onward and rose to the rank of Guards Captain, serving as Assistant Chief of the Political Department of the 35th Guards Tank Brigade.
This researched group includes multiple wartime award recommendation sheets documenting his distinguished frontline service.
Known awards include:
- Order of the Red Star
- Order of the Patriotic War 2nd Class
- Medal for the Defence of Stalingrad
- Additional campaign and long-service medals
An early award recommendation from December 1942—during the period of the Battle of Stalingrad—describes Melnik displaying courage and exceptional leadership under heavy artillery fire and aerial bombardment.
Comrade Melnik, serving in the 550th Rifle Regiment (126th Rifle Division) since 30 November, has shown himself to be a disciplined and brave commander. On 19 December 1942, in the area of height 116.2, despite strong enemy artillery fire and bombardment by hostile aircraft, Comrade Melnik and his company did not retreat from their assigned position and firmly held their sector. Thanks to his skillful leadership, the assigned combat mission given to the unit was fully accomplished. He is devoted to the cause of Lenin-Stalin and the Socialist Motherland.
Later citations from 1944–1945 document his service with Guards armored formations, where he distinguished himself as a political officer during offensive combat operations, repeatedly operating near frontline positions under dangerous battlefield conditions.
His award documents praise his leadership, devotion to duty, and significant contribution to maintaining morale and discipline during combat.
Included:
- Original named Soviet portrait photo
- Officially stamped identification on reverse
- Multiple wartime award citations (digital scans)
- Full research on recipient and service history
A highly desirable researched Soviet officer grouping with strong historical appeal, ideal for collectors of Soviet militaria, armored warfare, and Red Army award groups.
Soviet Officer Portrait – Engineer-Major V.P. Pisimorev – Medal for Courage Recipient – 27th Rifle Division
€20,00Original Soviet portrait photograph of Engineer-Major Vladimir Pavlovich Pisimorev (Владимир Павлович Писиморев).
The reverse is officially stamped and signed by the personnel department of Military Unit 25580, certifying the identity of the photographed individual in 1969, making this a fully named and documented Soviet portrait.
Research confirms Pisimorev served in the Red Army during the Second World War as a radio operator in a mortar battery of the 725th Rifle Regiment, 27th Rifle Division.
He was awarded the highly respected Medal for Courage (Медаль “За Отвагу”) in July 1944.
According to his wartime award citation, during combat operations near Grumlinki on 26 July 1944, Pisimorev displayed exceptional courage under heavy enemy fire by repairing 12 breaks in communication lines, ensuring uninterrupted communications between divisional headquarters and his battery.
During this action he was seriously wounded in the head and leg.
For his bravery and devotion to duty he was awarded the Medal for Courage, one of the Soviet Union’s most respected decorations for personal battlefield heroism.
The portrait also shows him later in service wearing multiple decorations and campaign medals, reflecting a long military career after WWII, ultimately reaching the rank of Engineer-Major.
A highly attractive researched Soviet grouping, ideal for collectors of Red Army portraits, Soviet awards, and named WWII militaria.
Soviet Officer Portrait – Lt. T.Y. Tverdokhleb – Order of the Red Star Recipient – 387th Rifle Division
€20,00Original wartime / early postwar Soviet portrait photograph depicting Lieutenant Timofei Yakovlevich Tverdokhleb (Тимофей Яковлевич Твердохлеб) in uniform.
A very attractive named portrait showing Tverdokhleb wearing his wartime decorations, including the Order of the Red Star and two campaign medals, identified as:
- Medal for the Defence of the Caucasus
- Medal for Victory over Germany
- Order of the Red Star
The reverse is fully handwritten and identifies him as:
Lieutenant Timofei Yakovlevich Tverdokhleb
Chief of Supply / Economic Service
871st Rifle Regiment
387th Rifle Division
Research confirms Tverdokhleb served from April 1942 onward and participated in combat operations from the Caucasus campaign through to Germany.
He was awarded the Order of the Red Star in July 1945 for distinguished service as a logistics officer. His award citation describes how he repeatedly ensured uninterrupted supply deliveries under heavy combat conditions, often bringing food and essential supplies to frontline troops under enemy fire and in severe terrain.
A notable action mentioned in his award recommendation took place on 26 January 1943, near Samurskaya, where he personally organized and led a supply column through snow, mountainous roads, and enemy shelling to deliver provisions to frontline battalions. His actions ensured the unit remained combat effective.
Excellent display and research item for collectors of Soviet WWII militaria, Red Army portraits, and award-related groupings.
TOP WWII Kriegsmarine U-Boot Photo Grouping of Oberfunkmeister from U-3506
€795,00Rare original WWII Kriegsmarine photo grouping belonging to a German Oberfunkmeister (Senior Radio Operator) connected to U-3506, a late-war Type XXI U-boat. The grouping exists of 19 photographs (of which one portrait, signed and named on the reverse).
The grouping consists of numerous original private photographs showing Kriegsmarine personnel in both formal and informal settings, including dockside ceremonies, parade formations, group portraits, harbor scenes in Danzig, and personnel aboard or beside naval vessels.
Several photographs are marked on the reverse with unit stamps from 7. Kriegsschiffbauabteilung Danzig, while handwriting on the reverse identify the original owner as an Oberfunkmeister assigned to U-3506 and many of the the NCO’s, U-boat commanders of 3 other boats, CO of the 8. U-Flottille etcetera. This makes the lot especially interesting, as U-3506 was one of Germany’s advanced late-war Type XXI Elektroboote, among the most technologically sophisticated submarines of the war.
A scarce and historically attractive photo grouping with direct U-boat connection, ideal for collectors of Kriegsmarine and U-Boot material. Overall in good used condition with normal age wear, corner wear, handling traces, and minor creasing consistent with wartime photographs.
WWII Deutschen Volksliste Ausweis & KVK2 with Swords Award Doc – Sonderführer (Z) – 258. Infanterie-Division
€180,00Interesting and historically appealing original WWII document grouping belonging to Sonderführer (Z) Edgar Alexander Kuske, serving with Stab/ 258. Infanterie-Division. The grouping includes his award document for the Kriegsverdienstkreuz 2. Klasse mit Schwertern, awarded on 20 April 1943.
Included are several original identification documents, among them a scarce Ausweis der Deutschen Volksliste with portrait photo, as well as pre-war Polish identity papers and additional personal documents. Kuske is listed as born in 1909 in Zdunska Wola and later residing in Posen.
A highly interesting grouping illustrating the complex history of ethnic Germans in occupied Poland and their later service within the Wehrmacht, particularly in administrative or translator roles as a Sonderführer (Z).
Third Reich Propaganda Book “Vom 30. Januar zum 21. März” – Large Format Illustrated Edition
€75,00Original Third Reich propaganda book titled “Vom 30. Januar zum 21. März”, a period publication documenting the rise of the National Socialist regime from 30 January 1933 to 21 March 1933 (the “Day of Potsdam”).
This is a very attractive large-format hardcover edition with striking blue cover and gilt title. The book is richly illustrated throughout with numerous period photographs showing key political and ceremonial events of the early Third Reich.
Overall a very desirable display and research piece in nice collectible condition.
Signed Portrait Photograph of a German Heer General
€100,00Original wartime signed portrait photograph of a high-ranking German Heer General, but cannot identify him. The reverse bears a handwritten dedication and original signature, dated 1940/41, adding excellent research and historical value. The inscription appears to have been written as a personal commemorative dedication, likely presented to a subordinate, colleague, or associate during the early war years.
A desirable original signed portrait photograph with strong display appeal and excellent research potential.
Herbert Schultze – Kommandant of U-Boot “U-48” (Eichenlaub) – Wartime Signed
€285,00Original Wartime Signature on a Wartime Photo of Herbert Emil Schultze. Korvettenkäpitan Herbert Schultze (24.07.1909 in Kiel † 03.06.1987 in London, England) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on March 1, 1940 as Kapitänleutnant und Kommandant of Uboot “U-48” and the Eichenlaub on June 12, 1941 as Kapitänleutnant und Kommandant of Uboot “U-48”. He also earned the U-boot-Kriegsabzeichen mit Brillianten. Postcardsize.
Provenance: From the estate of former HJ member Reinhold Brennfleck (1928–2022) from Lauda, Baden, who wrote to numerous Ritterkreuzträger in 1943–1944 requesting signatures and signed photographs, forming an exceptional wartime autograph collection.
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
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 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.
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