Albert Kerscher – schwere Panzer-Abteilung 502 (Tiger, Wingman of Otto Carius!)
€30,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Albert Kerscher. Feldwebel Albert Kerscher (29.03.1916 † 12.06.2011) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on October 23, 1944 as Feldwebel in the 2. Kompanie/ schwere Panzer-Abteilung 502 (Tigers). He also earned the Panzerkampfabzeichen IV. Stufe (Einsatzahl “75”). Awarded for his successes in tank combat as the wingman of Otto Carius. Postcardsize. Condition as seen.
Albert Kerscher – schwere Panzer-Abteilung 502 (Tiger, Wingman of Otto Carius!)
€40,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Albert Kerscher. Feldwebel Albert Kerscher (29.03.1916 † 12.06.2011) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on October 23, 1944 as Feldwebel in the 2. Kompanie/ schwere Panzer-Abteilung 502 (Tigers). He also earned the Panzerkampfabzeichen IV. Stufe (Einsatzahl “75”). Awarded for his successes in tank combat as the wingman of Otto Carius. Postcardsize. Condition as seen. Comes with signed letter.
Walter Böhm – Panzer-Aufklärungs-Abteilung 8 (8. Panzer-Division)
€25,00Original Postwar Signature on Postwar Photo of Walter Böhm. Oberfeldwebel Walter Böhm (16.12.1918 † 23.09.2011) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on March 17, 1945 as Oberfeldwebel und Panzerspähtruppführer in the 1. Kompanie/ Panzer-Aufklärungs-Abteilung 8 of the 8. Panzer-Division. Postcardsize. Condition as seen. Comes with a signed letter.
Günter Halm – Panzergrenadier-Regiment 104 (15. Panzer-Division, Afrika)
€25,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Günter Halm. Leutnant Günter Halm (27 August 1922 – 26 September 2017) was one of the youngest Knight’s Cross recipients of the Second World War. Serving in North Africa with the 15. Panzer-Division, he earned lasting fame during the First Battle of El Alamein for his exceptional bravery as an anti-tank gunner.
Awards and Decorations
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Iron Cross 2nd Class (Eisernes Kreuz II. Klasse)
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Iron Cross 1st Class (Eisernes Kreuz I. Klasse)
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Wound Badge in Silver (Verwundetenabzeichen in Silber)
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Panzer Assault Badge (Panzerkampfabzeichen)
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Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross (Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes) – 29 July 1942 as Grenadier und Richtschütze, Pakzug, Regimentsstabskompanie / Panzergrenadier-Regiment 104, 15. Panzer-Division
Knight’s Cross Action
“Awarded for his actions at El Alamein on 21 July 1942. On this day his Pak position came under attack by a large British tank force (likely the 23rd Tank Brigade). A direct hit disabled his gun shield and wounded the loader, while another impact destroyed the sights. Despite this, Halm calmly continued firing at close range, knocking out seven British tanks, including a command tank, with deadly precision. His courage was a key part of the German defensive success, during which a total of 96 Allied tanks were destroyed.”
Career Highlights
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North Africa Veteran: Distinguished himself in Rommel’s Afrika Korps during one of the most critical battles of the desert war.
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Young Ritterkreuzträger: At just 19 years old, became one of the youngest soldiers to receive the Knight’s Cross.
Item Details
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Type: Original postwar signed photograph on paper!
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Size: Postcard format
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Condition: Good condition, with clear and authentic autograph
Collector’s Note
Halm’s autograph is especially desirable as he was one of the youngest and most famous Knight’s Cross recipients of the Afrika Korps, tied to the legendary battles of El Alamein. His signature offers a direct link to the Panzergrenadiers and anti-tank defenders of Rommel’s desert army.
Martin Drewes – Nachtjagdgeschwader 1 (Eichenlaub, 52 Victories!)
€25,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Martin Drewes. Major Martin Drewes (20.10.1918 † 13.10.2013) earned the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold on February 24, 1944, the Ritterkreuz on July 27, 1944 as Hauptmann und Kommandeur of the III. Gruppe/ Nachtjagdgeschwader 1 and the Eichenlaub on April 17, 1945 as Major und Kommandeur of the III. Gruppe/ Nachtjagdgeschwader 1. Postcardsize.
He was credited with 52 victories of which 43 were claimed at night whilst flying variants of the Messerschmitt Bf 110 heavy fighter. The majority of his victories were claimed over the Western Front in Defence of the Reich missions against the Royal Air Force’s Bomber Command.
Michael Hamburger – Grenadier-Regiment 957 (363. Volksgrenadier-Division)
€20,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Michael Hamburger. Feldwebel Michael Hamburger (05.09.1914 in Füssen † 12.08.1989 in Förstern) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on October 4, 1944 as Feldwebel und Zugführer in the 4. Kompanie/ Grenadier-Regiment 957 of the 363. Volksgrenadier-Division. Postcardsize. Condition as seen. Signed on the reverse.
Karl Hausmann – Jäger-Regiment 28 (8.Jäg.Div) (Großdeutschland)
€25,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Karl Hausmann. Oberfeldwebel Karl Hausmann (10.01.1912 † 27.07.1997) earned the Ritterkreuz on May 15, 1942 as Oberfeldwebel und Führer of the 3. Kompanie/ Jäger-Regiment 28 of the 8. Jäger-Division. Size: 8,8×12,8cm. Condition as seen.
Karl Burdach – 11. Infanterie-Division
€45,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Karl Burdach. Generalleutnant Karl Burdach (28.07.1891 † 30.12.1976) served as a General in the German Wehrmacht during the Second World War. He was awarded the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold on December 26, 1941 as Generalmajor und Kommandeur of the 251. Infanterie-Division and the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on February 23, 1944 as Generalleutnant und Kommandeur of the 11. Infanterie-Division. Size: 7,5x10x5cm. Condition as seen. Signed on the reverse.
Hubertus-Maria Ritter von Heigl – Pionier-Bataillon 70
€40,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Hubertus-Maria Ritter von Heigl. Generalmajor Hubertus-Maria Ritten von Heigl (10.11.1897 in Siegenburg † 24.01.1985 in München) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on January 13, 1942 as Oberstleutnant und Kommandeur of the Pionier-Bataillon 70. Postcardsize. Condition as seen.
Major Erich Rudorffer – Jagdgeschwader 2 & 54 (Schwertern, 224 Victories!)
€45,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo & Letter 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”. Comes with a signed letter! Postcardsize.
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!
Rare Grouping – Sturmpanzer-Abteilung 216 (“Brummbär”! Spieß – Italy)
€0,01Offered for sale is an exceptional and highly desirable original WWII grouping belonging to Hauptfeldwebel Grothklage, a long-serving NCO whose career spans infantry, cavalry, panzer troops, and elite assault armor formations.
Military Career
Grothklage served with the following units during his wartime career:
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Infanterie-Regiment 5
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Kavallerie-Schützen-Regiment 8
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Schützen-Regiment 28
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Sturmpanzer-Abteilung 216 (Werkstattzug)
His final unit, Sturmpanzer-Abteilung 216, was equipped with the formidable Sturmpanzer IV “Brummbär”, one of the rarest German armored vehicles of the war, with only approximately 300–400 produced. The unit saw combat service in Italy, adding further historical weight to this grouping.
Awards and Decorations
Grothklage was already a decorated combat veteran by 1940, earning multiple awards for his participation in the Western Campaign, including:
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Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse
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Panzerkampfabzeichen in Silber
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DRL Sports Badge
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Sudetenland Medal
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Dienstauszeichnung 4. Klasse
Documents and Contents
This extensive and well-preserved grouping includes:
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Original Soldbuch, complete with all pages intact and a superb period photograph (front cover denazified)
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Driver’s license, signed by Bruno Kahl, commander of Sturmpanzer-Abt. 216 and Eichenlaubträger
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Driver instructor license
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Award documents for the DRL Sports Badge and Wehrmacht Service Medal
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Sudetenland Medal award document
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Field post correspondence
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Period photographs
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Leather document case
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Additional original service papers
The Soldbuch records that Grothklage was issued the MP40 submachine gun, and also notes that he carried his own personal pistol, a highly attractive detail for collectors.
Collector Significance
This is a top-tier, combat-documented Panzer grouping with:
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A senior NCO rank
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Early war combat awards
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Direct association with the rare Brummbär assault tank
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Strong provenance to Sturmpanzer-Abteilung 216
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An outstanding Soldbuch photograph and extensive supporting paperwork
A truly killer, museum-quality grouping—rarely encountered in this level of completeness and condition, and a centerpiece item for any advanced WWII militaria or Panzer collection.
Oswald van Ooteghem – Legion Flandern & Division “Langemarck”
€35,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Flemish Easternfront Volunteer Oswald van Ooteghem. SS-Untersturmführer Oswald van Ooteghem served in the SS-Freiwilligen-Legion “Flandern” and the SS-Jugend-Bataillon 27 of the 27. SS-Freiwilligen-Grenadier-Division “Langemarck”. Postcardsize.
Teddy Wisch – 1. SS-Panzer-Division “LSSAH” (Schwertern)
€0,01Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Theodor “Teddy” Wisch. SS-Brigadeführer und Generalmajor der Waffen-SS Theodor “Teddy” Wisch (13.12.1907 † 11.01.1995) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on September 15, 1941 as SS-Sturmbannführer und Kommandeur of the II. Bataillon/ “LSSAH”, the Eichenlaub on February 12, 1944 as SS-Brigadeführer und Kommandeur of the 1. SS-Panzer-Division “LSSAH” and the Schwertern on August 30, 1944 as SS-Brigadeführer und Generalmajor der Waffen-SS of 1. SS-Panzer-Division “LSSAH”. Size: 9×12,5cm.
Teddy Wisch – 1. SS-Panzer-Division “LSSAH” (Schwertern)
€80,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Theodor “Teddy” Wisch. SS-Brigadeführer und Generalmajor der Waffen-SS Theodor “Teddy” Wisch (13.12.1907 † 11.01.1995) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on September 15, 1941 as SS-Sturmbannführer und Kommandeur of the II. Bataillon/ “LSSAH”, the Eichenlaub on February 12, 1944 as SS-Brigadeführer und Kommandeur of the 1. SS-Panzer-Division “LSSAH” and the Schwertern on August 30, 1944 as SS-Brigadeführer und Generalmajor der Waffen-SS of 1. SS-Panzer-Division “LSSAH”. Postcardsize.
Josef “Sepp” Allerberger – Gebirgsjäger-Regiment 144 (RK + 2nd Best Sniper of German Army 257 Kills!)
€100,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Josef “Sepp” Allerberger. Obergefreiter Josef “Sepp” Allerberger (24.12.1924 in Steiermark, Austria † 02.03.2010 in Wals-Siezenheim) served with the Gebirgsjäger-Regiment 144 of the 3. Gebirgs-Division. Allerberger is noted as the second best German Sniper of World War II with 257 kills. A book containing his memoirs are published in Sniper on the Eastern Front: The Memoirs of Sepp Allerberger, Knight’s Cross. (Version 1 is the uncensored and most-desirable one!). Condition as seen. Size: 9×12,2cm. Condition as seen.
According to his memoirs, he was awarded the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on April 20, 1945 however there’s no trace or evidence (which is not uncommon near the end of the war).
Siegfried Amerkamp – Grenadier-Regiment 459 (later SS-Division “Götz von Berlichingen”)
€35,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Siegfried Amerkamp. SS-Oberscharführer Siegfried Amerkamp (20.03.1920 † 01.09.1995) earned the Ritterkreuz on November 22, 1943 as Obergefreiter und MG-Schütze & stellv. Gruppenführer 1 in the Sturmkompanie/ Grenadier-Regiment 459 of the 251. Infanterie-Division. He later was transferred to the 17. SS-Panzer-Grenadier-Division “Götz von Berlichingen”. Good Condition. Postcardsize.
Knight’s Cross: “Amerkamp fought as a machine-gunner during his Division’s battles south of Gomel in October 1943. In this time the Soviets formed a bridgehead over the Dnieper near Chernigov, directly at the boundary of Grenadier-Regiment 459. Amerkamp’s Kompanie was ordered to contain it at all costs.
During a night attack the Soviets succeeded in pushing back the German lines at the boundary with the neighbouring Kompanie, pushing back Amerkamp’s unit about 200 metres. Amerkamp’s Kompanie launched a counterattack to retake the old positions, and although Amerkamp himself was able to eliminate 5 Soviets MGs the attack overall was bogged down due to the Soviet artillery fire.
Although Amerkamp’s squad leader had fallen out in this failed attempt, Amerkamp himself decided to try again. Taking along the five survivors of his squad (Obergefreiten Marth, Bösener, Veth and Niedersteberg as well as Gefreiter Bach), he was able to infiltrate back to the old lines without losses. After sending 2 men to restore contact with his Kompanie, and ordering another 2 to stay behind and form a strongpoint, Amerkamp and Gefreiter Bach moved out to roll up the trenches to the right. Utilizing an LMG, grenades, spades and flare pistols (!) they succeeded in restoring contact with the neighbouring Kompanie. Once again acting on his own initiative, Amerkamp moved out beyond the trenches with his comrades and worked his way to a shell hole in no-mans land. From here he provided flanking fire to both the left and right, thereby enabling the rest of his Kompanie to fully recapture the main battle line.
Amerkamp was duly recognized for his actions here with the reception of the Knight’s Cross.”
LW Soldbuch – Flakscheinwerfer & Festung-Pantherturm-Kp. (Panther Turret!) (3x Awards)
€0,01Offered here is an original Luftwaffe Soldbuch belonging to Oberwachtmeister Gerhard Domke, who served with several Flak and searchlight units during the Second World War. His documented service includes:
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Flak-Scheinwerfer-Regiment 146
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Flakscheinwerfer-Abteilungen 158 and 229
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Festung-Pantherturm-Kompanie 1213
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Festung-Pantherturm-Kompanie 1212, which saw combat in the Frankfurt (Oder) area during the final phase of the war
During his military career, Domke was awarded the following decorations:
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Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse (Iron Cross 2nd Class)
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Winterschlacht im Osten 1941/42 (Eastern Front Medal)
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Flakkampfabzeichen (Flak Battle Badge)
This Soldbuch is particularly noteworthy due to Domke’s service with a Pantherturm unit, making it a rare and desirable document. Pantherturm units employed detached Panther tank turrets mounted on concrete or steel bunkers for static defensive purposes, primarily in the later stages of World War II.
Condition:
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Complete Soldbuch with original photograph and all pages present
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Front cover denazified, as commonly encountered
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Overall condition consistent with wartime use (see images for details)
A scarce and historically significant Soldbuch, especially attractive to collectors of Pantherturm, Flak, and late-war defensive units.
Wehrmacht-Fahrlehrerschein – Flieger-Regiment Gent
€55,00Original Wehrmacht-Fahrlehrerschein (Drive Instructor) for a soldier serving with Flieger-Regiment 5(1?) Gent of the Luftgaukommando Belgien/Nordfrankreich. Condition as seen.
Joachim Helbig – Lehrgeschwader 1 (Schwertern) (Wartime Signed)
€150,00Original Wartime Signature on a Postcard of Joachim Helbig. Oberst Joachim Helbig (10.09.1915 † 05.10.1985) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on November 24, 1940 as Hauptmann und Staffelkapitän of the 4. Staffel/ Lehrgeschwader 1, the Eichenlaub on January 16, 1942 as Hauptmann und Kommandeur of the I. Gruppe/ Lehrgeschwader 1 and the Schwertern on September 28, 1942 as Hauptmann und Kommandeur of the I. Gruppe/ Lehrgeschwader 1. Condition as seen. Postcardsize.
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Julius Ringel – 5. Gebirgs-Division (Eichenlaub) (Wartime Signed)
€150,00Original Wartime Signature on a Postcard of Julius Ringel. General der Gebirgstruppe Julius “Papa” Ringel (16.11.1889 † 11.02.1967) was an Austrian general serving in the armed forces of Nazi Germany during the Second World War. He saw service on the Western Front, Eastern Front, and during the Balkan Campaign, and held a number of senior commands, including 3. Gebirgs-Division, 5. Gebirgs-Division, LXIX. Armeekorps, Wehrkreis XI, and Armeekorps Ringel. He earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on June 13, 1941 as Generalmajor und Kommandeur of the 5. Gebirgs-Division, and was later awarded the Eichenlaub on October 25, 1943 as Generalleutnant und Kommandeur of the 5. Gebirgs-Division. Condition as seen. Postcard size.
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Walter Oesau – Jagdgeschwader 51 & 3 (Schwertern) (Wartime Signed)
€225,00Original Wartime Signature on a Postcard of Walter Oesau. Oberst Walter Oesau (28.06.1913 † 11.05.1944) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on August 21, 1941 as Hauptmann und Staffelkapitän of the 7. Staffel/ Jagdgeschwader 51, the Eichenlaub on February 6, 1941 as Hauptmann und Kommandeur of the III. Gruppe/ Jagdgeschwader 3 and the Schwertern on July 15, 1941 as Hauptmann und Kommandeur of the III. Gruppe/Jagdgeschwader 3. He also earned the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold on October 17, 1943 as Oberstleutnant und Jagdfliegerführer 4. He’s credited with 127 aerial victories! Condition as seen. Postcardsize.
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Joachim Müncheberg – Jagdgeschwader 26 “Schlageter” & Jagdgeschwader 51 “Mölders” (Schwertern) (Wartime Signed!)
€350,00Original wartime signature on a postcard of Joachim Müncheberg. Major Joachim Müncheberg (31 December 1918 – 23 March 1943) was a German Luftwaffe fighter pilot of the Second World War and one of the highest-scoring aces of the conflict, credited with 135 confirmed aerial victories. The majority of his successes were achieved over the Western Front, including 102 victories against Western Allied aircraft, of which 46 were against Supermarine Spitfire fighters. He also claimed 33 victories on the Eastern Front.
Joachim Müncheberg was awarded the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on 14 September 1940 as Oberleutnant und Staffelkapitän of 7./Jagdgeschwader 26 “Schlageter”. He subsequently received the Eichenlaub (12. Verleihung) on 7 May 1941, again as Oberleutnant und Staffelkapitän, JG 26 “Schlageter”. His final and highest decoration, the Schwerter (19. Verleihung), was awarded on 9 September 1942 as Hauptmann und stellvertretender Geschwaderkommodore of Jagdgeschwader 51 “Mölders”.
Condition as seen. Postcardsize.
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Kurt Weyher – Handelsstörkreuzer “Orion” (Large Size!)
€120,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Kurt Weyher. Konteradmiral Kurt Weyher (13.08.1901 in Graudenz † 17.12.1991) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on August 21, 1941 as Fregattenkapitän und Kommandant of the Handelsstörkreuzer 1 “HSK 1” (Schiff 36 – Orion). Condition as seen. Large size: 20x25cm!
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Rolf Johannesson – Kommandant of Zerstörer “Hermes” (Large Size!)
€55,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Rolf Johannesson. Konteradmiral Rolf Johannesson (22.07.1900 † 06.12.1989) earned the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold on February 12, 1942 as Fregattenkapitän und Kommandant of Zerstörer “Z-15 ‘Erich Steinbrinck’” and the Ritterkreuz on December 7, 1942 as Kapitän zur See und Kommandant of Zerstörer “Hermes”. Condition as seen. Large size: 20x25cm!
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Walther Nehring – Deutsches Afrikakorps & XXIV. Panzerkorps (Schwertern) (Large Size!)
€90,00Original Scarce Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Walther Kurt Nehring. General der Panzertruppen Walther Kurt Nehring (15.08.1892 † 20.04.1983) earned the Ritterkreuz on July 24, 1941 as Generalmajor und Kommandeur of the 18. Panzer-Division, the Eichenlaub on February 8, 1944 as General der Panzertruppe und Kommandierender General of the XXIV. Panzerkorps and the Schwertern on January 22, 1945 as General der Panzertruppe und Kommandierender General of the XXIV. Panzerkorps. Condition as seen. Large size: 20x25cm!
Nehring joined the military service on 16 September 1911 in the Infanterie-Regiment 152. He became a commissioned Leutnant on 18 December 1913. On 26 October 1940 he received command of the 18th Panzer Division at Chemnitz, which he commanded during the operations Barbarossa and Typhoon. The division led by Nehring, is accused by numerous current accounts, of war crimes.
Nehring took command of the Afrika Korps in May 1942 and took part in the last major Axis offensive (Operation Brandung) of the Western Desert campaign and the subsequent Battle of Alam Halfa (31 August – 7 September 1942), during which he was wounded in an air raid. Between November and December 1942, he commanded the LXXXX Army Corps, the German contingent in Tunisia.
After North Africa, Nehring was posted to the Eastern Front where he commanded first the XXIV. Panzer Corps, and then from July to August 1944 the Fourth Panzer Army. Nehring then returned to the XXIV in August 1944 and led the Corps until March 1945 when he was made commander of the 1st Panzer Army. During 1944 he was also the commanding officer of the XXXXVIII Panzer Corps. Following the end of the war, Nehring wrote a comprehensive history of the German panzer forces from 1916 to 1945, Die Geschichte der deutschen Panzerwaffe 1916 bis 1945. He also wrote the foreword to Len Deighton’s Blitzkrieg: From the Rise of Hitler to the Fall of Dunkirk.
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Otto Weidinger – 2. SS-Panzer-Division “Das Reich” (Schwertern)
€130,00Original Postwar Signature on a Card of Otto Weidinger. SS-Obersturmbannführer Otto Weidinger (27.05.1914 † 11.01.1990) earned the Ritterkreuz on April 21, 1944 as SS-Sturmbannführer und Kommandeur of the SS-Panzer-Aufklärungs-Abteilung “Das Reich”, the Eichenlaub on December 27, 1944 as SS-Obersturmbannführer und Kommandeur of the SS-Panzer-Grenadier-Regiment 4 “Der Führer” and Schwertern on May 6, 1945 as SS-Obersturmbannführer und Kommandeur of the SS-Panzer-Grenadier-Regiment 4 “Der Führer” of the 2. SS-Panzer-Division “Das Reich“. Postcardsize. Condition as seen.
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Gustav Schreiber – SS-Panzergrenadier-Regiment 9 “Germania” (RK+NKIG)
€90,00Original Scarce Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Gustav Schreiber. SS-Hauptscharführer Gustav Schreiber (29.12.1916 † 05.03.1995) earned the Ritterkreuz on December 2, 1943 as SS-Hauptscharführer und Chef of the 10. Kompanie/ SS-Panzergrenadier-Regiment 9 “Germania” of the 5. SS-Panzer-Division “Wiking“ and the Nahkampfspange in Gold on December 7, 1943. Good condition. Postcardsize.
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Hans Schabschneider – SS-Panzer-Artillerie-Regiment 2 “Das Reich”
€80,00Original Scarce Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo Hans Schabschneider. SS-Hauptscharführer Hans Schabschneider earned the Ritterkreuz (Knight’s Cross) with the 4./ SS-Panzer-Artillerie-Regiment 2 “Das Reich” during Normandy. On the August 27th, 1944, he was in charge of the munitions of the 4th Battery, 2nd SS Artillery Regiment, Das Reich. When fighting started at Coutances he formed a company of mixed Army and Waffen SS men that had lost their units, committed them to an assault on the American line capturing 12 trucks and 120 American prisoners of war. Good Condition. Bit smaller then Postcardsize.
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Werner Damsch – SS-Panzer-Grenadier-Regiment 25 “Hitlerjugend”
€45,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Werner Damsch. SS-Hauptsturmführer Werner Damsch (22.07.1918 † 07.11.1994) earned the Ritterkreuz on April 17, 1945 as SS-Hauptsturmführer und Kommandeur of the I. Bataillon/ SS-Panzer-Grenadier-Regiment 25 of the 12. SS-Panzer-Division “Hitlerjugend”. Postcardsize. Condition as seen.
Ritterkreuz: Distinguishing himself as a Bataillon commander during the Battle of the Bulge. He achieved particularly notable success on the 03.01.1945. On this day he led a Kampfgruppe composed of the remnants of the I. and II./SS-Panzergrenadier-Regiment 25. With help from the divisional Panzer-Regiment he succeeded in capturing the village of Mageret and Hill 510, the latter being located just to the west of the village. He was later wounded on the same day at 19:00 by an artillery strike that badly injured both of his legs.
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Siegfried Korth – SS-Kavallerie-Regiment 18 “Florian Geyer”
€0,01Original Scarce Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Siegfried Korth. SS-Obersturmführer Siegfried Korth (05.02.1922 † 06.10.1996) earned the Ritterkreuz on February 9, 1945 as SS-Obersturmführer und Chef of the 3. Schwadron/ SS-Kavallerie-Regiment 18 of the 8. SS-Kavallerie-Division “Florian Geyer”. Postcardsize. Condition as seen.
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WWII Press Photograph – Wolf Andreae – Werfer-Regiment 71 (Monte Cassino)
€65,00Original Press Photograph of Wolf Andreae. Oberst Wolf Andreae (13.07.1898 † 18.12.1991) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on June 24, 1944 as Oberst und Kommandeur in the Werfer-Regiment 71 of the Werfer-Brigade 5. Postcardsize. Condition as seen.
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WWII Press Photograph – RKT Walter Grabmann (Zerstörergeschwader 76)
€65,00Original Press Photograph of Walter Grabmann. Oberstleutnant Walter Grabmann was a Knight’s Cross recipient, serving as Kommodore of Zerstörergeschwader 76 (ZG 76), a heavy fighter wing operating Messerschmitt Bf 110s. 13x18cm. Condition as seen.
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Leon Degrelle – 28. SS-Freiwilligen-Panzer-Grenadier-Division “Wallonië”
€250,00SS-Standartenführer Leon Degrelle (15 June 1906, Bouillon † 31 March 1994, Málaga) was the Belgian leader of the Rexist Movement and one of the most famous foreign volunteers to serve in the Waffen-SS during the Second World War. He rose from enlisted service to command the Walloon volunteers on the Eastern Front, eventually leading the 28. SS-Freiwilligen-Grenadier-Division “Wallonien.”
Degrelle distinguished himself in heavy fighting against Soviet forces, receiving some of the highest decorations awarded to non-German volunteers. He survived the war, escaping to Spain where he lived in exile until his death in 1994.
Awards and Decorations
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Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross (Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes) – 20 February 1944, as SS-Hauptsturmführer and Führer of 5. SS-Freiwilligen-Sturmbrigade “Wallonien.”
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Oak Leaves to the Knight’s Cross (Eichenlaub) – 27 August 1944, as SS-Sturmbannführer and Kommandeur of 28. SS-Freiwilligen-Grenadier-Division “Wallonien.”
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Close Combat Clasp in Gold (Nahkampfspange in Gold) – 14 September 1944.
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Additional decorations included the Iron Cross 1st and 2nd Class and Infantry Assault Badge.
Item Details
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Authentic scarce postwar signature of Leon Degrelle.
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Signed on a large format postwar photo
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Condition: As seen – scarce and collectible.
- Color lines in the scan are from scanning, not in the original.
Collector’s Note
Leon Degrelle remains one of the most controversial and well-known foreign volunteers of the Waffen-SS. His rise from volunteer soldier to divisional commander, along with his postwar exile and continued notoriety, makes his autograph especially rare and sought-after. This large-format signed photo is an exceptional piece for advanced collectors of Waffen-SS history, foreign volunteer units, and Knight’s Cross recipients.
WWI Kaiserliche Marine Wound Badge in Black Stickpin
€95,00Original World War I German “Kaiserliche Marine” (Imperial Marine) Wound Badge in Black Stickpin. Condition as seen.
Exceptional WWII Sniper Soldbuch (with Provenance!) – Regiment “Feldhernnhalle” (Face Mask, Sniper Rifle, Sniper School etc.)
€0,01Offered here is an outstanding and highly rare original WWII document grouping belonging to Gefreiter Rauter, a confirmed frontline sniper who served with Grenadier-Regiment Feldherrnhalle and later Panzergrenadier-Regiment 106 Feldherrnhalle. This is not a typical Soldbuch with a single sniper reference—this is a fully documented sniper career, supported by multiple original papers that unmistakably confirm training, equipment issue, and combat service.
Documented Sniper Training
Rauter successfully completed the 16th Scharfschützenlehrgang XX at Obergruppe near Graudenz between 24 July and 21 August 1944. Included is the original school-issued slip confirming that upon graduation he was entrusted with a Karabiner 98k sniper rifle fitted with scope.
His Soldbuch is stamped and annotated with the full issue of specialized sniper equipment received directly from the sniper school upon course completion, including:
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Camouflage jacket
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Face mask
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Helmet with camouflage net
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Additional camouflage items and field gear
Frontline Sniper in Action
Crucially, the documents show that after returning to his unit, Rauter saw active combat as a sniper during September, October, and November 1944. This elevates the grouping far beyond training-only examples—he was a deployed sniper in operational conditions.
Awards and Additional Papers
The grouping also includes:
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Original award document for the Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz (Wound Badge in Black)
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Kennzettel specifically issued for his sniper rifle
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A slip listing documented combat days
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POW document
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Additional contemporary papers related to his service
Soldbuch Details
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Original Soldbuch with period photograph (photo present but pages loose)
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Internally complete and fully consistent with the accompanying documents
Collector Significance
Complete sniper groupings of this caliber are extremely scarce. While Soldbücher noting a scoped rifle occasionally surface, it is exceptionally rare to find:
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Verified sniper school attendance
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Official issue of sniper camouflage and rifle
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Supporting Kennzettel and training paperwork
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Clear evidence of subsequent combat service
This is a museum-worthy, researchable, and historically compelling Wehrmacht sniper grouping—an outstanding centerpiece for any advanced WWII militaria collection.
Karl-Heinz Gustavsson – SS-Flak-Abteilung 2 “Das Reich”
€45,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Karl-Heinz Gustavsson. SS-Hauptsturmführer Karl-Heinz Gustavsson (10.02.1915 † 20.07.1990) earned (not official anymore) the Ritterkreuz on March 3, 1945 as SS-Hauptsturmführer und Chef of the 3. Batterie/ SS-Flak-Abteilung 2 of the 2. SS-Panzer-Division “Das Reich”. Good condition. Measuring: Postcardsize.
Dries Coolens – 27. SS-Freiwilligen-Grenadier-Division “Langemarck” (Flemish Volunteer)
€25,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Andries „Dries“ Coolens. SS-Oberscharführer Dries Coolens (24.01.1923 in Gent † 04.06.2021) served with the SS-Freiwilligen-Legion “Flandern”, later renamed (after Sturmbrigade “Langemarck”) the 27. SS-Freiwilligen-Grenadier-Division “Langemarck”. Postcardsize. Condition as seen.
Dries Coolens – 27. SS-Freiwilligen-Grenadier-Division “Langemarck” (Flemish Volunteer)
€25,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Andries „Dries“ Coolens. SS-Oberscharführer Dries Coolens (24.01.1923 in Gent † 04.06.2021) served with the SS-Freiwilligen-Legion “Flandern”, later renamed (after Sturmbrigade “Langemarck”) the 27. SS-Freiwilligen-Grenadier-Division “Langemarck”. Postcardsize. Condition as seen.
2x Photographs of German World War I Soldiers
€25,00Original 2x Photographs of German World War I Soldiers. Postcardsize. Condition as seen.
Allied Press Photo: Surrender of Admiral Karl Dönitz at Flensburg
€50,00Original Allied Press Photo of the surrender of Großadmiral Karl Dönitz at Flensburg, 1945. 18×13 cm. Condition as seen.
“De Jonge Nationaalsocialist” NSJV Magazine
€0,01Original NSJV (Nationaalsocialistische Jeugd Vlaanderen) “De Jonge Nationaalsocialist” magazine. Complete. Condition as seen.
4x VNV (Vlaams Nationaal Verbond) “Strijd” Newspaper
€80,00Original 4x VNV (Vlaams Nationaal Verbond) “Strijd” newspaper. Complete, overall good condition.
Collaboration Soft Box made in a “Interneringscentra”
€50,00Original soft-box made by some who was active in the Flemish collaboration in a “Interneringscentrum” (IC). Condition as seen.
Hitler-Jugend Vlaanderen – “Tijl” (Nr. 1)
€55,00Original Hitler-Jugend Vlaanderen “Tijl” (Issue Nr. 1 – Note: There are only 2 issues) complete with the extra subscription paper in it (which often is missing). Condition as seen.
Hitler-Jugend Vlaanderen – “Tijl” (Nr. 2)
€55,00Original Hitler-Jugend Vlaanderen “Tijl” (Issue Nr. 2 – Note: There are only 2 issues) complete with the extra subscription paper in it (which often is missing). Condition as seen.
Death Card & Letter of Rudolf von Ribbentrop
€75,00Original set of a Rudolf von Ribbentrop’s death card, letter(s) and photo of his grave.
Female Arbeitsbuch & Dienstaus – Flakartillerie Schießplatz Stolpmünde
€0,01Original Arbeitsbuch & Dienstausweis for a female who worked at the Kommandantur Flakartillerie Schießplatz Stolpmünde. Nicely filled in! ID complete with photo, middle has stress fractures. Condition as seen.
Book “Der Kongress zu Nürnberg 1934 5.-10 September”
€0,01Original book “Der Kongress zu Nürnberg 1934 5.-10 September“! Complete, name written inside, no damages. Condition as seen.