Deathcard of U-Boot Crewmember – U-Boot “U-418” (Sunk by a British Catalina aircraft)
€55,00Original WWII death card (Sterbebild) for Johann “Hans” Stuck, a crew member of German submarine U-418.
Service & Fate:
Hans Stuck served aboard U-418, a Type VIIC U-boat of the Kriegsmarine. On 30 May 1943, while operating in the Bay of Biscay southwest of Brest, France, the boat was sunk by depth charges dropped from a British Catalina aircraft (210 Squadron RAF/G). The attack resulted in the loss of all 48 crew members — no survivors.
Item Details:
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Original wartime Sterbebild (death card) commemorating Hans Stuck.
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Honors his service and sacrifice aboard U-418.
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Condition: As seen; shows period age and wear.
Historical Context – U-418:
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Type: Type VIIC Atlantic-class submarine.
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Commissioned: January 1942 under Kapitänleutnant Heinz Buchholz.
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Operations: Conducted only one war patrol.
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Loss: Sunk on its maiden patrol in May 1943 during the critical Battle of the Atlantic air–sea campaign.
Collector’s Note:
Death cards tied to U-boat crews lost with all hands are highly collectible and historically important. This example for Johann “Hans” Stuck of U-418 is a poignant memorial to the perilous service of the U-bootwaffe, where casualty rates were among the highest of any branch in WWII. A scarce and evocative remembrance piece from the Battle of the Atlantic.
Deathcard of U-Boot Crewmember – U-Boot “U-409” (Sunk by British Destroyer)
€0,01Original Death Card (“Sterbebild”) of U-boot crew member Leopold Gieringer, who lost his life while serving on U-409. Condition as seen.
Sunk on 12 July 1943 in the Mediterranean Sea north-east of Algiers, in position 37.12N, 04.00E, by depth charges from the British destroyer HMS Inconstant. 11 dead and 37 survivors. (Source: Read more about U-409.)
Deathcard of U-Boot Crewmember – U-Boot “U-384” (Sunk by British Fortress!)
€55,00Original WWII death card (Sterbebild) for Karl Huf, a crew member of the German submarine U-384.
Service & Fate:
Karl Huf served aboard U-384, a Type VIIC U-boat of the Kriegsmarine. On 19 March 1943, at 1745 hrs, the submarine was sunk in the North Atlantic west of Ireland, at position 54.18N, 26.15W. The sinking was caused by depth charges dropped by a British Fortress aircraft (206 Sqn RAF/B). All 47 crew members were lost — no survivors.
Item Details:
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Original wartime Sterbebild commemorating Karl Huf.
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A poignant relic tied to the Battle of the Atlantic.
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Condition: As seen, with natural age-related wear.
Historical Context – U-384:
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Type: Type VIIC, the workhorse of the German U-Bootwaffe.
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Patrols: Conducted only two patrols.
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Loss: Destroyed during the height of the 1943 “air gap” battles, when Allied aircraft extended their coverage deep into the Atlantic.
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Legacy: The destruction of U-384 illustrates the increasing vulnerability of German U-boats during the critical turning point of the Battle of the Atlantic.
Collector’s Note:
This death card serves as both a personal memorial and a tangible link to the brutal campaign waged beneath the Atlantic waves. Pieces connected to U-boat crews lost with all hands are particularly valued, reflecting the tragic sacrifices of the U-Bootwaffe.
Deathcard of U-Boot Crewmember – U-Boot “U-374” (Sunk by British Submarine!)
€0,01Original Death Card (“Sterbebild”) of U-boot crew member Albrecht Hüttling, who lost his life while serving on U-374. Condition as seen.
Sunk on 12 January 1942 in the Mediterranean Sea south-west of Cape Spartivento, in position 37.50N, 16.00E, by torpedoes from the British submarine HMS Unbeaten. 42 dead and 1 survivor.. (Source: Read more about U-374.)
Deathcard of U-Boot Crewmember – U-Boot “U-364” (Sunk by British Halifax)
€0,01Original Death Card (“Sterbebild”) of U-boot crew member Alexander Buchberger, who lost his life while serving on U-364. Condition as seen.
Sunk on 29 January 1944 in the Bay of Biscay west of Bordeaux, in position 45.33N, 06.05W, by depth charges from a British Halifax aircraft (502 Sqn RAF/U). 49 dead (all hands lost)… (Source: Read more about U-364.)
Deathcard of U-Boot Crewmember – U-Boot “U-359” (Sunk by US Navy near Haiti)
€0,01Original Death Card (“Sterbebild”) of U-boot crew member Jakob Schmutzer, who lost his life while serving on U-359. Condition as seen.
U-359 left St. Nazaire for the last time on 29 June 1943. On 26 July, she was sunk by depth charges dropped from a US Navy PBM Mariner aircraft in the Caribbean off Santo Domingo, Haiti. 47 men died; there were no survivors. (Source: Read more about U-359.)
Deathcard of U-Boot Crewmember – U-Boot “U-359” (Sunk by US Navy near Haiti)
€0,01Original Death Card (“Sterbebild”) of U-boot crew member Karl Aigner, who lost his life while serving on U-359. Condition as seen.
U-359 left St. Nazaire for the last time on 29 June 1943. On 26 July, she was sunk by depth charges dropped from a US Navy PBM Mariner aircraft in the Caribbean off Santo Domingo, Haiti. 47 men died; there were no survivors. (Source: Read more about U-359.)
Deathcard of U-Boot Crewmember – U-Boot “U-338” (Sunk – Possibly by Depth Charges)
€0,01Original Death Card (“Sterbebild”) of U-boot crew member Georg Lindinger, who lost his life while serving on U-338. Condition as seen.
The U-boat was lost on 20 September during an attack on Convoy ON 202. After being spotted by a B-24 Liberator patrol aircraft, the Canadian corvette HMCS Drumheller approached at speed firing her 4-inch gun. The U-boat dived, and was located by Drumheller’s ASDIC (sonar). As the corvette prepared to attack with depth charges she observed a large underwater explosion. No further contact with U-338 was made, and it is assumed that she was destroyed as a result of damage caused by Drumheller’s shell fire. (Source: Read more about U-338.)
Deathcard of U-Boot Crewmember – U-Boot “U-336” (Sunk by British Hudson Aircraft)
€0,01Original Death Card (“Sterbebild”) of U-boot crew member Oskar Wieder, who lost his life while serving on U-336. Condition as seen.
Sunk on 5 October 1943 in the Denmark Strait south-west of Iceland, in position 62.43N, 27.17W, by rockets from a British Hudson aircraft (269 Sqn RAF/F). 50 dead (all hands lost).. (Source: Read more about U-336.)
Deathcard of U-Boot Crewmember – U-Boot “U-332” (Sunk by British Liberator)
€55,00Original WWII death card (Sterbebild) commemorating Josef Schneider, a crew member of the German submarine U-332.
Service & Fate:
Schneider served aboard U-332, a Type VIIC U-boat of the Kriegsmarine. On 29 April 1943, U-332 was sunk in the Bay of Biscay north of Cape Finisterre, Spain, at position 45.08N, 09.33W. The submarine was destroyed by depth charges from a British Liberator aircraft of No. 224 Squadron RAF (D). All 45 men on board were lost, with no survivors.
Item Details:
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Original WWII Sterbebild memorial card.
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Honors a fallen U-boat crewman from the Battle of the Atlantic.
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Condition: As seen, with period age wear.
Historical Context – U-332:
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Type: Type VIIC U-boat, the backbone of Germany’s submarine fleet.
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Patrols: Before her loss, U-332 completed several war patrols and successfully attacked Allied shipping.
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Loss: By spring 1943, Allied anti-submarine measures, including long-range patrol aircraft like the Liberator, were turning the tide of the Atlantic war. U-332’s destruction was part of this intensified campaign.
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Crew: 45 dead (all hands lost) highlights the extreme risks and fatal outcomes common among U-boat crews.
Collector’s Note:
This memorial card for Josef Schneider of U-332 represents not only the sacrifice of one man but also the fate of an entire U-boat crew during the turning point of the Battle of the Atlantic. A poignant and historically significant addition for any Kriegsmarine or U-boat collection.
Deathcard of U-Boot Crewmember – U-Boot “U-254” (Sunk due Collission with U-221!)
€55,00Original WWII death card (Sterbebild) honoring Heinrich Jerzenbeck, a crew member of the German submarine U-254.
Service & Fate:
Jerzenbeck served aboard U-254, a Type VIIC U-boat of the Kriegsmarine. On 8 December 1942, while operating in the North Atlantic south-east of Cape Farewell, Greenland, U-254 collided with U-221 at position 58.45N, 33.02W. The submarine was lost with 41 men killed, while only 4 survived.
Item Details:
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Original WWII Sterbebild memorial card.
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Commemorates a fallen U-boat crewman from the Atlantic campaign.
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Condition: As seen, with age wear consistent with period authenticity.
Historical Context – U-254:
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Type: VIIC U-boat, the standard class of Germany’s U-Bootwaffe.
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Patrols: Prior to its loss, U-254 had operated against Allied shipping during the critical mid-war period.
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Fate: The loss highlights the extreme dangers of U-boat service—not only from enemy action but also from accidents at sea.
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Casualties: 41 dead, 4 survivors, making this one of the rare instances of U-boat losses caused by a collision with another German submarine.
Collector’s Note:
A poignant and scarce Kriegsmarine death card, tied to the tragic story of U-254. Items related to submarines lost through non-combat accidents are particularly notable, offering a unique perspective on the dangers faced by U-boat crews. A meaningful addition to any U-boat or Kriegsmarine collection.
Deathcard of U-Boot Crewmember – U-Boot “U-226” (Sunk East of Newfoundland, UK)
€50,00Original WWII death card (Sterbebild) for Sepp Grundl, a crew member of the German submarine U-226.
Service & Fate:
Grundl served aboard U-226, a Type VIIC U-boat of the Kriegsmarine. On 6 November 1943, the submarine was sunk in the North Atlantic east of Newfoundland, at position 44.49N, 41.13W, by depth charges from the British sloops HMS Starling, HMS Woodcock, and HMS Kite. The entire crew of 51 men perished — all hands lost.
Item Details:
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Original wartime Sterbebild memorial card.
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Dedicated to a fallen U-boat sailor.
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Condition: As seen, with period patina and light age wear.
Historical Context – U-226:
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Type: Type VIIC U-boat, the most common German submarine class of WWII.
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Operations: Conducted Atlantic patrols during the height of the Battle of the Atlantic.
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Loss: Destroyed in November 1943 during heavy Allied anti-submarine operations by escort groups.
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Significance: U-226’s destruction underlines the increasing effectiveness of Allied convoy escorts and hunter-killer groups from 1943 onward.
Collector’s Note:
Death cards from U-boat crewmen are highly collectible, especially when tied to boats where all hands were lost. This example for Sepp Grundl of U-226 offers a personal and poignant remembrance of the immense risks faced by U-boat sailors during the later, deadly phase of the Battle of the Atlantic.
Deathcard of U-Boot Crewmember – U-Boot “U-215” (Sunk East of Boston, US!)
€55,00Original WWII death card (Sterbebild) for Ferdinand Popijal, a crew member of German submarine U-215.
Service & Fate:
Ferdinand Popijal served aboard U-215, a Type VIID minelaying U-boat of the Kriegsmarine. On 3 July 1942, during its first patrol, U-215 was sunk in the North Atlantic east of Boston at position 41.48N, 66.38W. The submarine was destroyed by depth charges from the British anti-submarine trawler HMS Le Tiger, while attempting to lay mines off Halifax. All 48 crew members perished — no survivors.
Item Details:
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Original wartime Sterbebild (death card) for Ferdinand Popijal.
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A poignant memorial to a fallen sailor of U-215.
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Condition: As seen, with age-related wear.
Historical Context – U-215:
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Type: Type VIID minelaying U-boat, one of only six built.
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Commissioned: 1941 under Kapitänleutnant Fritz Hoevelmann.
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Patrols: Only one war patrol.
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Final Mission: Attempted to lay mines in Canadian waters; sunk before completing its operation.
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Legacy: Its wreck was located in 2004 off Nova Scotia, designated a war grave.
Collector’s Note:
Death cards from the rare Type VIID minelaying U-boats are scarce, as these submarines were few in number and most were lost with all hands. The card of Ferdinand Popijal thus offers not only a personal link to the fallen crew but also to a very rare class of U-boat, making it a highly desirable piece for collectors of Kriegsmarine and Battle of the Atlantic memorabilia.
Deathcard of U-Boot Crewmember – U-Boot “U-194” (Sunk by US Catalina Aircraft)
€55,00Original WWII death card (Sterbebild) for Heinrich Lutz, a crew member of German submarine U-194.
Service & Fate:
Heinrich Lutz served aboard U-194, a Type IXC/40 long-range U-boat of the Kriegsmarine. On 24 June 1943, during its maiden patrol, U-194 was sunk in the North Atlantic south-west of Iceland at position 59.00N, 26.18W. The submarine was destroyed by a newly introduced Fido homing torpedo launched from a U.S. Navy Catalina aircraft (VP-84 USN/G). All 54 crew members perished — there were no survivors.
Item Details:
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Original wartime Sterbebild (death card) of Heinrich Lutz.
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A solemn memorial from one of the U-boat arm’s darkest periods.
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Condition: As seen, with expected age wear.
Historical Context – U-194:
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Type: Type IXC/40, a larger and longer-ranged variant of the Type IX U-boat.
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Commissioned: 1942 under Korvettenkapitän Hermann Hess.
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Patrols: Only one, beginning in June 1943.
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Significance: U-194 was among the first U-boats destroyed by the revolutionary Fido (Mk 24 “Mine”) acoustic homing torpedo, marking a turning point in Allied anti-submarine warfare.
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Legacy: Its loss exemplified the increasing danger faced by U-boat crews in 1943, the “black year” of the U-boat arm.
Collector’s Note:
This death card represents not just a single fallen sailor, but also a key moment in U-boat history — the devastating effectiveness of Allied technological advances against the once-feared “grey wolves” of the Atlantic. With U-194 lost on her very first patrol, such pieces are scarce and highly desirable for collectors of Kriegsmarine and U-Bootwaffe history.
Deathcard of U-Boot Crewmember – U-Boot “U-189” (Sunk by British Liberator)
€55,00Original WWII death card (Sterbebild) for Xaver Ehrensperger, a crew member of German submarine U-189.
Service & Fate:
Xaver Ehrensperger served aboard U-189, a Type IXC/40 U-boat of the Kriegsmarine. On 23 April 1943, U-189 was sunk in the North Atlantic east of Cape Farewell, Greenland, at position 59.50N, 34.43W. The submarine was destroyed by depth charges dropped from a British Consolidated B-24 Liberator of No. 120 Squadron RAF (pilot: F/O D.E. Curtis).
The sinking resulted in the loss of all 54 crew members, including Ehrensperger — no survivors.
Item Details:
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Original wartime Sterbebild (death card) of Xaver Ehrensperger.
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Commemorates his sacrifice while serving on U-189.
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Condition: As seen; light handling wear consistent with age.
Historical Context – U-189:
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Type: Type IXC/40 ocean-going U-boat.
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Commissioned: 1942 under Kapitänleutnant Hellmut Kallmann.
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Operations: Operated in the North Atlantic against Allied convoys.
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Loss: Destroyed on her first patrol in April 1943, with the total loss of crew.
Collector’s Note:
Death cards linked to U-boat crews lost with all hands are highly sought after, as they represent both personal remembrance and the broader tragedy of the Battle of the Atlantic. This example for Xaver Ehrensperger of U-189 is a poignant reminder of the extreme dangers faced by German submariners, who suffered some of the highest casualty rates of any service in WWII.
Deathcard of U-Boot Crewmember – U-Boot “U-185” (Sunk by USN Aircraft)
€0,01Original Death Card (“Sterbebild”) of U-boot crew member Alois Bachfischer, who lost his life while serving with U-185. Condition as seen.
Sunk on 24 August 1943 in the North Atlantic west of the Canary Islands, in position 27.00N, 37.06W, by depth charges from an Avenger aircraft (VC-13 USN/T-5), assisted by two Wildcat aircraft (VC-13 USN), of the US escort carrier USS Core. 29 dead and 22 survivors.. (Source: Read more about U-185.)
Deathcard of U-Boot Crewmember – U-Boot “U-173” (Sunk by US Destroyers)
€0,01Original Death Card (“Sterbebild”) of U-boot crew member Heinrich Tenhumberg, who lost his life while serving with U-173. Condition as seen.
Sunk on 16 November 1942 in the North Atlantic west of Casablanca, in position 33.40N, 07.35W, by depth charges from the US destroyers USS Woolsey, USS Swanson and USS Quick. 57 dead (all hands lost).. (Source: Read more about U-173.)
Deathcard of U-Boot Crewmember – U-Boot “U-375” (Sunk by British Destroyers)
€55,00Original WII death card (Sterbebild) for Rudolf Braun, a crew member of the German submarine U-74.
Service & Fate:
Rudolf Braun served aboard U-74, a Type VIIB U-boat of the Kriegsmarine. On 2 May 1942, the submarine was sunk in the Mediterranean east-southeast of Cartagena, Spain, at position 37.12N, 00.01E, by depth charges from the British destroyers HMS Wishart and HMS Wrestler. The entire crew of 47 men perished — no survivors.
Item Details:
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Original wartime Sterbebild memorial card.
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Commemorates the ultimate sacrifice of a U-boat crewman.
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Condition: As seen, with period patina and age-related wear.
Historical Context – U-74:
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Type: Type VIIB U-boat, an early but effective design.
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Operations: Served in the Atlantic and later the Mediterranean, supporting Axis naval operations.
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Loss: Destroyed in May 1942 during the intensified Allied anti-submarine campaign in the Mediterranean.
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Significance: U-74’s sinking highlighted the increasing dangers U-boats faced in contested waters, particularly from coordinated destroyer patrols.
Collector’s Note:
Death cards from U-boat crews represent both personal remembrance and a stark reminder of the heavy toll of the Battle of the Atlantic and Mediterranean. With all hands lost, this piece offers a direct and human connection to the men who served — and died — in the Kriegsmarine’s submarine arm.
Deathcard of U-Boot Crewmember & Brother – Uboot “U-174”
€0,01Original Death Card (“Sterbebild”) of U-boot crew member Karl Huber and his brother Michael Huber, who lost his life while serving with U-174. Good condition.
Sunk on 27 April 1943 in the North Atlantic south of Newfoundland, in position 43.35N, 56.18W, by depth charges from a US Ventura aircraft (VP-125 USN/B-6). 53 dead (all hands lost).. (Source: Read more about U-174.)
Wolfram Kertz – Kampfgruppe “Bruhn” (Arnhem)
€0,01Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Wolfram Kertz. Major Wolfram Kertz (29.07.1916 † 05.05.2009) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on October 4, 1944 as Oberleutnant und Führer of the 8. Kompanie/ Kampfgruppe “Bruhn” of the II. SS. Panzerkorps.
Provenance: This signature comes from one of the largest postwar signature collection I’ve ever commissioned. This collection was started by a Waffen-SS Veteran, Werner H., in the 1950’s until he passed away.
Werner Baumgarten-Crusius – Grenadier-Regiment 156 (16. Infanterie-Division) (Eichenlauub, POW Ardennes)
€0,01Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Werner-Baumgarten Crusius. Hauptmann Werner-Baumgarten Crusius (29.01.1919 † 04.11.1995) earned the Ritterkreuz on February 22, 1942 as Oberleutnant und Kompaniechef of the 5. Kompanie/ Infanterie-Regiment 156 and the Eichenlaub on February 27, 1943 as Oberleutnant und Führer of the I. Bataillon/ Grenadier-Regiment 156 of the 16. Infanterie-Division. Large size: 12,5×17,5cm.
Captured in the Ardennes with the “Windhund” Division.
Provenance: This signature comes from one of the largest postwar signature collection I’ve ever commissioned. This collection was started by a Waffen-SS Veteran, Werner H., in the 1950’s until he passed away.
Hermann Hogeback – Lehrgeschwader 1 & Kampfgeschwader 6 (Schwertern)
€0,01Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Hermann Hogeback. Oberstleutnant Hermann Hogeback (25.08.1914 in Idar-Oberstein † 15.02.2004 in Dötligen-Wildeshausen) earned the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold on September 24, 1942, the Ritterkreuz on September 8, 1941 as Oberleutnant und Staffelkapitän of the 9. Staffel/ Lehrgeschwader 1, the Eichenlaub on February 19, 1943 as Hauptmann und Kommandeur of the III. Gruppe/ Kampfgeschwader 6 and the Schwertern on January 26, 1945 as Oberstleutnant und Kommodore of Kampfgeschwader 6. Large size: 18,4 x 13,3cm.
Provenance: This signature comes from one of the largest postwar signature collection I’ve ever commissioned. This collection was started by a Waffen-SS Veteran, Werner H., in the 1950’s until he passed away.
Gerhard Mokros – Grenadier-Regiment 331 & 423 (Eichenlaub)
€25,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Gerhard Mokros. Oberst Gerhard Mokros (18.03.1909 in Dresden † 03.04.1996 in Sonthofen) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on November 18, 1942 as Leutnant und Führer of the 7. Kompanie/ Infanterie-Regiment 331 of the 167. Infanterie-Division and the Eichenlaub on May 5, 1945 as Oberst und Kommandeur of the Grenadier-Regiment 423 of the 212. Volksgrenadier-Division.
Provenance: This signature comes from one of the largest postwar signature collection I’ve ever commissioned. This collection was started by a Waffen-SS Veteran, Werner H., in the 1950’s until he passed away.
Georg Wenzelburger – Grenadier-Regiment 1098 (RK + NKIG!)
€0,01Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Georg Wenzelburger. Major Georg Wenzelburger (22.12.1910 in Uhingen † 18.01.2000 in Grafenberg) earned the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold on March 18, 1943 with Jäger-Regiment 56; the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on December 26, 1944 as Hauptmann und Führer of the II. Bataillon/ Grenadier-Regiment 1098 of the 549. Volksgrenadier-Division and the Nahkampfspange in Gold on February 18, 1945 with Grenadier-Regiment 547!
Provenance: This signature comes from one of the largest postwar signature collection I’ve ever commissioned. This collection was started by a Waffen-SS Veteran, Werner H., in the 1950’s until he passed away.
Konrad Rehnitz – Panzerjäger-Abteilung 27 (17. Panzer-Division)
€0,01Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Konrad Rehnitz. Hauptmann Konrad Rehnitz (23.05.1914 in München † 27.12.1994 in Köfering) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on August 12, 1942 as Leutnant und Führer of the 2. Kompanie/ Panzerjäger-Abteilung 27 of the 17. Panzer-Division.
Provenance: This signature comes from one of the largest postwar signature collection I’ve ever commissioned. This collection was started by a Waffen-SS Veteran, Werner H., in the 1950’s until he passed away.
Bruno Belz – Panzer-Grenadier-Regiment 25 (12. Panzer-Division)
€20,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Bruno Belz. Hauptmann Bruno Belz (05.05.1916 † 08.02.1991) earned the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold on March 6, 1943 with Stabskompanie/ Panzer-Grenadier-Regiment 25 and the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on April 30, 1945 as Oberleutnant und Chef of the 3. Kompanie/ Panzer-Grenadier-Regiment 25 of the 12. Panzer-Division.
Provenance: This signature comes from one of the largest postwar signature collection I’ve ever commissioned. This collection was started by a Waffen-SS Veteran, Werner H., in the 1950’s until he passed away.
Josef Käs – Grenadier-Regiment 19 (7. Infanterie-Division)
€20,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Josef Käß. Oberfeldwebel Josef Käß (02.07.1915 in München † 27.09.2005 in München) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on July 18, 1943 as Oberfeldwebel und Zugführer in the 2. Kompanie/ Grenadier-Regiment 19 of the 7. Infanterie-Division.
Provenance: This signature comes from one of the largest postwar signature collection I’ve ever commissioned. This collection was started by a Waffen-SS Veteran, Werner H., in the 1950’s until he passed away.
Karl Nicolussi-Leck – SS-Panzer-Regiment 5 “Wiking”
€0,01Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Karl Nicolussi-Leck. SS-Hauptsturmführer Karl Nicolussi-Leck earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on April 9, 1944 as SS-Obersturmführer und Chef of the 8. Kompanie/ SS-Panzer-Regiment 5 of the 5. SS-Panzer-Division “Wiking”. Large size: 18,7×18,2cm.
Karl Nicolussi-Leck was the commander of a Panther company in the 5. SS-Panzer-Division “Wiking” during its efforts to relieve the trapped garrison at Kovel in March 1944. On the 27th of that month, with the German relief efforts still in progress, Nicolussi-Leck received an order to halt all offensive actions. By this point he was in radio conduct with the garrison, and felt that its relief was of the utmost importance. He thus told his radio operator to send a reply stating that he (Nicolussi-Leck) could not be found, and with that continued the push to the town. Three days later, following difficult fighting, he was able to reach the trapped garrison with seven tanks on the early morning of the 30th. By doing so he was able to substantially reinforce the garrison’s defences, and he remained with them until Kovel was finally relieved for good. His recommendation also says that he destroyed 17 tanks in the process, although it is possible this number is for the whole company. Either way, Nicolussi-Leck’s actions were judged to be worthy of the Knight’s Cross, and he received this award shortly afterwards. (Source: Traces of War)
Major Erich Rudorffer – Jagdgeschwader 2 & 54 (Schwertern, 224 Victories!)
€0,01Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Erich Rudorffer. Major Erich Rudorffer (01.11.1917 † 08.04.2016) earned the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold on December 9, 1941 as Leutnant und Flugzeugführer in the 6. Staffel/ Jagdgeschwader 2 “Richthofen”, the Ritterkreuz on May 1, 1941 as Leutnant und Flugzeugführer in the 6. Staffel/ Jagdgeschwader 2 “Richthofen”, the Eichenlaub on April 11, 1944 as Major und Kommandeur of the II. Gruppe/ Jagdgeschwader 54 “Grünherz” and the Schwertern on January 26, 1945 as Major und Kommandeur of the II. Gruppe/ Jagdgeschwader 54 “Grünherz”. Large size: 11,1 x 18,8cm.
7th highest scoring Ace of the Luftwaffe, achieving 224 victories in over 1000 operational sorties! He also flew the Messerschmitt Me-262 at the end of the war!
Provenance: This signature comes from one of the largest postwar signature collection I’ve ever commissioned. This collection was started by a Waffen-SS Veteran, Werner H., in the 1950’s until he passed away.
Major Erich Rudorffer – Jagdgeschwader 2 & 54 (Schwertern, 224 Victories!)
€0,01Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Erich Rudorffer. Major Erich Rudorffer (01.11.1917 † 08.04.2016) earned the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold on December 9, 1941 as Leutnant und Flugzeugführer in the 6. Staffel/ Jagdgeschwader 2 “Richthofen”, the Ritterkreuz on May 1, 1941 as Leutnant und Flugzeugführer in the 6. Staffel/ Jagdgeschwader 2 “Richthofen”, the Eichenlaub on April 11, 1944 as Major und Kommandeur of the II. Gruppe/ Jagdgeschwader 54 “Grünherz” and the Schwertern on January 26, 1945 as Major und Kommandeur of the II. Gruppe/ Jagdgeschwader 54 “Grünherz”. Large size: 12,7 x 17,8cm.
7th highest scoring Ace of the Luftwaffe, achieving 224 victories in over 1000 operational sorties! He also flew the Messerschmitt Me-262 at the end of the war!
Provenance: This signature comes from one of the largest postwar signature collection I’ve ever commissioned. This collection was started by a Waffen-SS Veteran, Werner H., in the 1950’s until he passed away.
Gerhard Schöpfel – Jagdgeschwader 26 “Schlageter” (45 Victories)
€0,01Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Gerhard Schöpfel. Hauptmann Gerhard Schöpfel (19.12.1912 in Erfurt † 17.05.2003 in Bergisch Gladbach-Refrath) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on September 11, 1940 as Hauptmann und Kommandeur of the III. Gruppe/ Jagdgeschwader 26 “Schlageter”. Size: 11,9×16,4cm.
Provenance: This signature comes from one of the largest postwar signature collection I’ve ever commissioned. This collection was started by a Waffen-SS Veteran, Werner H., in the 1950’s until he passed away.
Johannes Steinhoff – Jagdgeschwader 52 & 77 (Schwertern, 176 Victories!) (Large Size)
€75,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Johannes Steinhoff. Oberstleutnant Johannes Steinhoff (15.09.1913 in Bottendorf † 21.02.1994 in Wachtberg) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on August 30, 1941 as Oberleutnant und Staffelkapitän of the 4. Staffel/ Jagdgeschwader 52; the Eichenlaub on September 2, 1942 as Hauptmann und Kommandeur of the II. Gruppe/ Jagdgeschwader 52 and the Schwertern on July 28, 1944 as Oberstleutnant und Kommandeur of the Jagdgeschwader 77. Large size: 18,8×20,5cm.
Johannes Steinhoff achieved 176 victories during the Second World War. He also flew the Me 262!
Provenance: This signature comes from one of the largest postwar signature collection I’ve ever commissioned. This collection was started by a Waffen-SS Veteran, Werner H., in the 1950’s until he passed away.
Walter Krupinski – Jagdgeschwader 52 (Eichenlaub, 197 Victories!)
€0,01Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Walter Krupinski. Oberleutnant Walter Krupinski (11.11.1920 † 07.10.2000) earned the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold on October 27, 1942 as Leutnant in the 6. Staffel/ Jagdgeschwader 52, the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on October 29, 1942 as Leutnant in the 6. Staffel/ Jagdgeschwader 52 and the Eichenlaub on March 2, 1944 as Oberleutnant und Staffelkapitän of the 7. Staffel/ Jagdgeschwader 52. Large size: 17,5×112,7cm.
Walter Kupinski achieved 197 victories in over 1100 operational sorties during the Second World War.
Provenance: This signature comes from one of the largest postwar signature collection I’ve ever commissioned. This collection was started by a Waffen-SS Veteran, Werner H., in the 1950’s until he passed away.
Harry Schlingmann – Pionier-Bataillon 112 (112. Infanterie-Division)
€20,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Harry Schlingmann. Hauptmann Harry Schlingmann (05.03.1915 in Veltenhof † 16.11.2005 in Braunschweig) earned the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold on January 6, 1942 with Sturm-Pionier-Bataillon 51 and the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on February 14, 1944 as Hauptmann und Kommandeur of the Pionier-Bataillon 112 of the 112. Infanterie-Division. Postcardsize.
Provenance: This signature comes from one of the largest postwar signature collection I’ve ever commissioned. This collection was started by a Waffen-SS Veteran, Werner H., in the 1950’s until he passed away.
Walter Krupinski – Jagdgeschwader 52 (Eichenlaub, 197 Victories!)
€0,01Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Walter Krupinski. Oberleutnant Walter Krupinski (11.11.1920 † 07.10.2000) earned the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold on October 27, 1942 as Leutnant in the 6. Staffel/ Jagdgeschwader 52, the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on October 29, 1942 as Leutnant in the 6. Staffel/ Jagdgeschwader 52 and the Eichenlaub on March 2, 1944 as Oberleutnant und Staffelkapitän of the 7. Staffel/ Jagdgeschwader 52. Large size: 17,5×11,5cm.
Walter Kupinski achieved 197 victories in over 1100 operational sorties during the Second World War.
Provenance: This signature comes from one of the largest postwar signature collection I’ve ever commissioned. This collection was started by a Waffen-SS Veteran, Werner H., in the 1950’s until he passed away.
Walter Krupinski – Jagdgeschwader 52 (Eichenlaub, 197 Victories!)
€25,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Walter Krupinski. Oberleutnant Walter Krupinski (11.11.1920 † 07.10.2000) earned the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold on October 27, 1942 as Leutnant in the 6. Staffel/ Jagdgeschwader 52, the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on October 29, 1942 as Leutnant in the 6. Staffel/ Jagdgeschwader 52 and the Eichenlaub on March 2, 1944 as Oberleutnant und Staffelkapitän of the 7. Staffel/ Jagdgeschwader 52. Large size: 17,5×12,7cm.
Walter Kupinski achieved 197 victories in over 1100 operational sorties during the Second World War.
Provenance: This signature comes from one of the largest postwar signature collection I’ve ever commissioned. This collection was started by a Waffen-SS Veteran, Werner H., in the 1950’s until he passed away.
Walter Krupinski – Jagdgeschwader 52 (Eichenlaub, 197 Victories!)
€25,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Walter Krupinski. Oberleutnant Walter Krupinski (11.11.1920 † 07.10.2000) earned the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold on October 27, 1942 as Leutnant in the 6. Staffel/ Jagdgeschwader 52, the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on October 29, 1942 as Leutnant in the 6. Staffel/ Jagdgeschwader 52 and the Eichenlaub on March 2, 1944 as Oberleutnant und Staffelkapitän of the 7. Staffel/ Jagdgeschwader 52. Large size: 17,5×112,7cm.
Walter Kupinski achieved 197 victories in over 1100 operational sorties during the Second World War.
Provenance: This signature comes from one of the largest postwar signature collection I’ve ever commissioned. This collection was started by a Waffen-SS Veteran, Werner H., in the 1950’s until he passed away.
Walter Krupinski – Jagdgeschwader 52 (Eichenlaub, 197 Victories!)
€0,01Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Walter Krupinski. Oberleutnant Walter Krupinski (11.11.1920 † 07.10.2000) earned the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold on October 27, 1942 as Leutnant in the 6. Staffel/ Jagdgeschwader 52, the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on October 29, 1942 as Leutnant in the 6. Staffel/ Jagdgeschwader 52 and the Eichenlaub on March 2, 1944 as Oberleutnant und Staffelkapitän of the 7. Staffel/ Jagdgeschwader 52. Large size: 13,3×18,5cm.
Walter Kupinski achieved 197 victories in over 1100 operational sorties during the Second World War.
Provenance: This signature comes from one of the largest postwar signature collection I’ve ever commissioned. This collection was started by a Waffen-SS Veteran, Werner H., in the 1950’s until he passed away.
Walter Krupinski – Jagdgeschwader 52 (Eichenlaub, 197 Victories!)
€0,01Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Walter Krupinski. Oberleutnant Walter Krupinski (11.11.1920 † 07.10.2000) earned the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold on October 27, 1942 as Leutnant in the 6. Staffel/ Jagdgeschwader 52, the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on October 29, 1942 as Leutnant in the 6. Staffel/ Jagdgeschwader 52 and the Eichenlaub on March 2, 1944 as Oberleutnant und Staffelkapitän of the 7. Staffel/ Jagdgeschwader 52. Large size: 13,3×18,5cm.
Walter Kupinski achieved 197 victories in over 1100 operational sorties during the Second World War.
Provenance: This signature comes from one of the largest postwar signature collection I’ve ever commissioned. This collection was started by a Waffen-SS Veteran, Werner H., in the 1950’s until he passed away.
Paul Becker – Artillerie-Regiment 3 (Stalingrad)
€0,01Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Paul Becker. Unteroffizier Paul Becker (21.03.1918 in Düren † 29.11.1992 in Düren) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on October 25, 1942 as Obergefreiter und Richtschütze in the 10. Batterie/ Artillerie-Regiment 3 of the 3. Infanterie-Division.
Knight’s Cross: “Obergefreiter Paul Becker had already destroyed 28 enemy tanks during the heavy combat near Kalatsch, and for this he was awarded the Iron Cross First Class. During the battle of Stalingrad he significantly contributed to the successful defense against enemy counterattacks through his personal bravery and decisiveness. The Bolsheviks commenced a furious attack with strong infantry forces that had the support of numerous tanks. Their aim was to break through the German blocking position to the north of the city. Obergefreiter Becker persevered throughout the fierce hostile fire while serving at his gun, and in the heavy fighting he destroyed 13 enemy tanks (most of which were heavy types). He smashed local enemy infantry penetrations with well laid fire. Thus, within a short time, Obergefreiter Becker destroyed a total of 41 Soviet tanks and decisively contributed to the great successes of his Division.”
Provenance: This signature comes from one of the largest postwar signature collection I’ve ever commissioned. This collection was started by a Waffen-SS Veteran, Werner H., in the 1950’s until he passed away.
Erich Wagner – Jäger-Regiment 38 (8. Jäger-Division)
€0,01Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Erich Wagner. Unteroffizier Erich Wagner (20.01.1917 in Karf † 20.02.1998 in Pocking) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on August 23, 1943 as Obergefreiter und Geschutzführer in the 16. Kompanie/ Jäger-Regiment 38 of the 8. Jäger-Division.
Provenance: This signature comes from one of the largest postwar signature collection I’ve ever commissioned. This collection was started by a Waffen-SS Veteran, Werner H., in the 1950’s until he passed away.
Wilhelm Gaißer – Grenadier-Regiment 3 (21. Infanterie-Division)
€20,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Wilhelm Gaißer. Leutnant Wilhelm Gaißer (23.04.1917 in Sondelfingen † 21.01.2000 in Sondelfingen) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on March 17, 1945 as Leutnant und Zugführer in the 1. Kompanie/ Grenadier-Regiment 3 of the 21. Infanterie-Division. .
Provenance: This signature comes from one of the largest postwar signature collection I’ve ever commissioned. This collection was started by a Waffen-SS Veteran, Werner H., in the 1950’s until he passed away.
Gerhard Benack – Kradschützen-Bataillon 38 (18. Infanterie-Division)
€0,01Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Gerhard Benack. Major Gerhard Benack (23.06.1915 in Züllichau † 09.12.1994 in Koblenz) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on August 13, 1941 as Oberleutnant und Chef of the 1. Kompanie/ Kradschützen-Bataillon 38 of the 18. Infanterie-Division. Large size: 12,9 x 17,8 cm.
Provenance: This signature comes from one of the largest postwar signature collection I’ve ever commissioned. This collection was started by a Waffen-SS Veteran, Werner H., in the 1950’s until he passed away.
Cosmas Wolf – Grenadier-Regiment 279 (95. Infanterie-Division)
€0,01Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Cosmas Wolf. Oberfeldwebel Cosmas Wolf (15.09.1916 in Westhoven † 25.03.2004 in Krefeld) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on January 25, 1945 as Oberfeldwebel und Kompanietruppführer of the 3. Kompanie/ Grenadier-Regiment 279 of the 95. Infanterie-Division. Large size: 12,5 x 17,6 cm.
Provenance: This signature comes from one of the largest postwar signature collection I’ve ever commissioned. This collection was started by a Waffen-SS Veteran, Werner H., in the 1950’s until he passed away.
Hermann Hogeback – Lehrgeschwader 1 & Kampfgeschwader 6 (Schwertern)
€0,01iginal Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Hermann Hogeback. Oberstleutnant Hermann Hogeback (25.08.1914 in Idar-Oberstein † 15.02.2004 in Dötligen-Wildeshausen) earned the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold on September 24, 1942, the Ritterkreuz on September 8, 1941 as Oberleutnant und Staffelkapitän of the 9. Staffel/ Lehrgeschwader 1, the Eichenlaub on February 19, 1943 as Hauptmann und Kommandeur of the III. Gruppe/ Kampfgeschwader 6 and the Schwertern on January 26, 1945 as Oberstleutnant und Kommodore of Kampfgeschwader 6. Large size: 18,4 x 13,3cm.
Provenance: This signature comes from one of the largest postwar signature collection I’ve ever commissioned. This collection was started by a Waffen-SS Veteran, Werner H., in the 1950’s until he passed away.
Kennkarte & Death Card of Soldier KIA in Bastogne on December 31, 1944
€0,01Original Kennkarte & Death Card of Soldier KIA in Bastogne on December 31, 1944. Condition as seen.
Heinz-Georg Lemm – Füsilier-Regiment 27 (Ardennes) (Schwertern)
€45,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Heinz-Georg Lemm. Oberstleutnant Heinz-Georg Lemm (01.06.1919 in Schwerin † 17.11.1994 in Ruppichteroth) earned the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold on December 19, 1941 with Infanterie-Regiment 27, the Ritterkreuz on April 14, 1943 as Hauptmann und Kommandeur of I. Bataillon/ Füsilier-Regiment 27 of the 12. Infanterie-Division, the Eichenlaub on July 11, 1944 as Major und Kommandeur of I. Bataillon/ Füsilier-Regiment 27 of the 12. Infanterie-Division and the Schwertern on March 15, 1945 as Oberstleutnant und Kommandeur of Füsilier-Regiment 27 of the 12. Volksgrenadier-Division. He also earned the Nahkampfspange in Silber! Large Size: 17,8 x 12 cm.
Schwertern: Awarded for the leadership of his Regiment in the battles around Aachen and in the Ardennes Offensive. In this time his unit’s most notable successes were the capture of Eschweiler and part of Stolberg, as well as breaking through the Losheim Gap during the Battle of the Bulge.
Provenance: This signature comes from one of the largest postwar signature collection I’ve ever commissioned. This collection was started by a Waffen-SS Veteran, Werner H., in the 1950’s until he passed away.
Job Odebrecht – 6. Flak-Division & II. Flak-Korps (General)
€0,01Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Job Odebrecht. General der Flakartillerie Job Odebrecht (20.02.1892 in Ehrenbreitstein † 20.11.1982 in Bad Homburg von der Höhe) earned the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold on October 20, 1942 with the 6. Flak-Division and the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on September 5, 1944 as General der Flakartillerie und Kommandierender General of the II. Flak-Korps. Large size: 17 x 12,4cm.
Provenance: This signature comes from one of the largest postwar signature collection I’ve ever commissioned. This collection was started by a Waffen-SS Veteran, Werner H., in the 1950’s until he passed away.