Reichsnährstand – Blut und Boden Beitragskarte
€0,01Original Reichsnährstand – Blut und Boden Beitragskarte. The card was issued in 1938 in Waren. Complete with stamps. Condition as seen,
Deutsches Reich – Reisepass (France, Denmark)
€0,01Original Deutsches Reich – Reisepass for a Ingenieur & Rechtsanwaltsanwärter, issued in April 1939. Travels to: France & Denmark. Condition as seen.
Deutsches Reich – Umsiedler-Ausweis (Austrian – Italian Female)
€0,01Original Deutsches Reich – Umsiedler-Ausweis (Identification card), made from oil cloth. Issued by the Der Chef der Sicherheitspolizei und des SD – Einwandererzentralstelle – Kommission “Sonderzug” in Laibach, 1941 to a Austrian & Italian female. Condition as seen.
Deutsches Reich – Rückkehrer Ausweis (Polish female, 1940)
€0,01Original Deutsches Reich – Rückkehrer Ausweis (Identification card), made from oil cloth. Issued by the Einwandererzentralstelle Nord-Ost – Fliegende-Kommission IV – Ausweisstelle in 1940 to a Polish female. Condition as seen.
Read more about the Einwandererzenstralstelle Nord-Ost here (Wikipedia).
Deutsches Reich – Kennkarte – Neustadt an der Weinstraße (1939)
€0,01Original Deutsches Reich – Kennkarte (Identification card), made from oil cloth. Issued in 1939 to a man in Neustadt an der Weinstraße. Condition as seen.
Winterhilfswerk Donation Certificates
€0,01Original 2x Winterhilfswerk Urkunde for making a donation. Condition as seen, have been folded in the past and punched.
Personalausweis – Woman in Gemeinde Langewang (born in Türnitz, Lilienfeld)
€15,00Original small-size Personalausweis for a elderly woman living in Gemeinde Langewang. She was born in Türnitz, Lilienfeld. Complete with photo and stamps. Condition as seen.
Sportgemeinschaft der Ordnungspolizei Marburg/Drau Ausweis
€0,01Original Sportgemeinschaft der Ordnungspolizei Marburg/Drau Ausweis for Hauptwachtmeister der Schutzpolizei Spazier Valentin. Condition as seen.
Infanterie-Sturmabzeichen in Silber (Unmarked Sohni Heubach & Co)
€0,01Original Infanterie-Sturmabzeichen in Silber (Infantry Assault Badge in Silver), which was awarded for 3 separate infantry assault days. Unmarked but can be attributed to Sohni Heubach und Co. Zink. Condition as seen.
3x Award Docs, Soldbuch & Arbeitspass: Inf.Rgt.154 & Flak-Abt. 879
€0,01Original award document set of Gefreiter Arnold Klünder, who served with the 7. Kompanie/ Infanterie-Regiment 154 of the 58. Infanterie-Division and later with the Marine-Artillerie and the 5. Batterie/ leichte Flak-Abteilung 879. During his service, he earned the:
- Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse (Iron Cross 2nd Class), awarded for courageous service on July 21, 1942. Document was signed by Oberst Scharenberg.
- Infanterie-Sturmabzeichen in Silber (Infantry Assault Badge in Silver) on July 1, 1942, for 3 separate infantry assault days during his service! Signed by Alexander von Pfuhlstein (RK, 20 July Plot!)
- Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz (Wound Badge in Black) for his wound suffered on May 29, 1942. Signed by an unknown officer.
- Soldbuch (second issue as he served before the opening of this soldbuch)
- Arbeitspaß
Condition as seen.
2x Award Docs: EK2 & VWA – Grenadier-Regiment 45 & 220
€0,01Original award document set of Gefreiter Arnold Klünder, who served with the 6. Kompanie/ Infanterie-Regiment 220 of the 58. Infanterie-Division and later with the 2. Kompanie/ Grenadier-Regiment 45 of the 21. Infanterie-Division. During his service, he earned the:
- Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse (Iron Cross 2nd Class), awarded for courageous service on October 15, 1944, while serving with the 2. Kompanie/ Grenadier-Regiment 45 of the 21. Infanterie-Division. Document was signed by Oberst Scharenberg.
- Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz (Wound Badge in Black) for his wound suffered on May 31, 1942. Signed by an unknown officer. Rare A4-size variant!
- 2x Extra papers
Condition as seen.
KIA Wehrpass SS-Pionier-Bataillon 2 “Das Reich” (1x Award, Signatures of Heinrich Schmelzer (RK+EL+NKIG)!)
€0,01Original Waffen-SS Wehrpass of SS-Sturmmann Richard Martin (?). During his service, he served with the 16. Kompanie/ SS-Infanterie-Regiment 4 and the 3. Kompanie, Stab and 2. Kompanie/ SS-Panzer-Pionier-Bataillon 2 “Das Reich” of the 2. SS-Panzer-Division “Das Reich”. He earned the Allgemeines-Sturmabzeichen on September 10, 1943. He met his fate on October 24, 1943 when he was Killed in Action. Several entries were signed by Heinrich Schmelzer, who earned the Ritterkreuz mit Eichenlaub and Nahkampfspange in Gold! It’s a Zweitschrift (second issue) opened in 1942.
Gustav Woszczella – Grenadier-Regiment 208 (79. Infanterie-Division)
€20,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Gustav Woszczella. Leutnant Gustav Woszczella (08.06.1914 in Dortmund-Marten † 20.06.2000 in Trier) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on July 4, 1944 as Leutnant und Führer of the 8. Kompanie/ Grenadier-Regiment 208 of the 79. 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.
Peter Nebel – Sturmgeschütz-Abteilung 177
€25,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Peter Nebel. Major Peter Nebel (19.10.1914 in Halle-Saale † 18.06.1994 in Köln) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on March 27, 1942 as Oberleutnant und Chef of the 3. Batterie/ Sturmgeschütz-Abteilung 177.
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.
Emil Bäuerle – Jäger-Regiment 56 (5. Jäger-Division)
€0,01Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Emil Bäuerle. Hauptmann der Reserve Emil Bäuerle (10.05.1917 in Neu-Ulm † 16.03.2007 in Neu-Ulm) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on May 4, 1944 as Oberleutnant und Führer of the 8. Kompanie/ Jäger-Regiment 56 of the 5. Jäger-Division. Size: 10,5×7,5cm.
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.
Deathcard of U-Boot Crewmember – U-375
€0,01Original Death Card (“Sterbebild”) of U-boot member Gustl Wittmann who lost his life while serving with U-375. Good condition.
Missing since 25 July 1943 in the Mediterranean Sea south of Sicily. There is no explanation for its loss. 46 dead (all hands lost).(Source: Read more about U-375.)
Deathcard of U-Boot Crewmember – U-266
€55,00Original Death Card (“Sterbebild”) of U-boot member Christoph Kubitza who lost his life while serving with U-266. Good condition.
Sunk on 15 May 1943 in the North Atlantic north-west of Spain, in position 45.28N, 10.20W, by depth charges from a British Halifax aircraft (58 Sqn RAF/M). 47 dead (all hands lost). (Source: Read more about U-266.)
Josef Huber – Schlachtgeschwader 77
€0,01Original Postwar Signature on a Wartime Studioportait of Josef Huber. Oberfeldwebel Josef Huber (18.07.1915 in Kempten † 24.05.2008 in Kempten) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on July 20, 1944 as Oberfeldwebel und Flugzeugführer in the 8. Staffel/ Schlachtgeschwader 77.
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-Heinz Schomann – Lehrgeschwader 1 (Wartime Signed)
€0,01Original Wartime Signature on a Wartime Photo (Pasted on Card!) of Karl-Heinz Schomann. Major Karl-Heinz Schomann (14.06.1914 in Lübeck † 21.08.2006 in Molfsee) earned the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold on December 23, 1942 and the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on October 29, 1943 as Major und Kommandeur of the I. Gruppe/ Lehrgeschwader 1.
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.
Alois Wosnitza – Schlachtgeschwader 77
€0,01Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Alois Wosnitza. Oberfeldwebel Alois Wosnitza (17.11.1914 in Gleiwitz † 13.12.1982 in Schweinfurth) earned the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold on August 21, 1942 and the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on March 26, 1944 as Oberfeldwebel und Flugzeugführer in the 6. Staffel/ Schlachtgeschwader 77. Size: 7,4×10,1cm.
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-Ludwig Johannsen – Nachtjagdgeschwader 6
€0,01Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Karl-Ludwig Johannsen. Leutnant Karl-Ludwig Johannsen (15.05.1921 in Kiel † 11.08.2009) earned the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold on May 25, 1944 as Unteroffizier in the 1. Staffel/ Nachtjagdgeschwader 6 and the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on March 20, 1945 as Leutnant und Bordfunker in the I. Gruppe/ Nachtjagdgeschwader 6. Attached with photo corners on a postcard.
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-Heinrich Welzel – Schlachtgeschwader 10
€0,01Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Karl-Heinrich Welzel. Feldwebel Karl-Heinrich Welzel (28.08.1916 † 06.02.2002) earned the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold on January 16, 1944 with Sturzkampfgeschwader 77 and the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on September 5, 1944 as Feldwebel und Flugzeugführer in the 7. Staffel/ Schlachtgeschwader 10.
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.
Ernst Börngen – Jagdgeschwader 27 (40+ Victories)
€27,50Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Ernst Börngen. Hauptmann Ernst Börngen (07.02.1916 in Meuselwitz † 30.06.1989 in Mering) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on August 3, 1944 as Hauptmann und Staffelkapitän of the 5. Staffel/ Jagdgeschwader 27 (after 40+ victories).
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 Messer – Transportgeschwader 2
€20,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Wilhelm Messer. Leutnant Wilhelm Messer (19.04.1917 † 05.04.2008) earned the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold on January 16, 1943 as Feldwebel in the IV. Gruppe/ Kampfgeschwader zur besonderen Verwendung 1 and the Ritterkreuz on March 12, 1945 as Leutnant und Flugzeugführer of the II. Gruppe/ Transportgeschwader 2. Condition as seen.
Deathcard of Brothers: Waffen-SS & U-Boot Crewmember (U-613)
€0,01Original deathcard of two brothers, one was serving with the Waffen-SS and the other one as U-Boot Crewmember on U-613. Condition as seen.
Erich Bärenfänger – Grenadier-Regiment 123 (Schwertern, Suicide Berlin ’45) (Wartime Signed)
€0,01Original Wartime Signature on a Photo of Erich Bärenfänger. Oberstleutnant Erich Bärenfänger (12.01.1915 in Menden † 02.05.19545 in Berlin) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on August 7, 1942 as Oberleutnant und Führer of the III. Bataillon/ Infanterie-Regiment 123; the Eichenlaub on May 17, 1943 as Hauptmann und Kommandeur of the III. Bataillon/ Infanterie-Regiment 123 and the Schwertern on January 23, 1944 as Major und Kommandeur of the III. Bataillon/ Grenadier-Regiment 123 of the 50. Infanterie-Division. Size: 12,7×8,5cm.
Members of SS-Brigadeführer Wilhelm Mohnke’s “break out group” saw quite a sight thanks to Bärenfänger. On 1 May, the group left the surrounded central government sector, which included the Führerbunker. As they made their escape, there before them they saw a “host” of new Tiger II tanks and “artillery pieces” arrayed around the Flak tower as if “on parade”. Bärenfänger was allegedly seated in the turret cupola of one of the Tigers thus arrayed. On 2 May, Bärenfänger, a devoted Nazi, committed suicide with his young wife and her brother in a side street of Berlin. (Source: Wikipedia)
2x Award Docs: ISA & VWA – Grenadier-Regiment 240 (106. Infanterie-Division)
€0,01Original award document set of Gefreiter Schneider, who served with the Stabskompanie/ Grenadier-Regiment 240 of the 106. Infanterie-Division. During his service, he earned the:
- Infanterie-Sturmabzeichen in Silber (Infantry Assault Badge in Silver) on August 20, 1943, for 3 separate infantry assault days during his service! Signed by an unknown officer.
- Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz (Wound Badge in Black) for his wound suffered on August 2, 1943. Signed by an unknown officer.
Wound Badge in Black Award Doc: Grenadier-Regiment 428 (129. Infanterie-Division)
€0,01Original Award document of Leutnant Helmut Dreisbach, who earned the Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz (Wound Badge in Black) for his wound sustained on August 8, 1944, while serving with the 6. Kompanie/ Grenadier-Regiment 428 of the 129. Infanterie-Division. Document was signed by Oberst Günther Drange (RK). Condition as seen, has been folded in the past.
Wound Badge in Black Award Doc: Panzer-Artillerie-Regiment 16 (16. Panzer-Division)
€0,01Original Award document of Gefreiter Haaß, who earned the Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz (Wound Badge in Black) for his wound sustained on August 5, 1944 while serving with the Stab I. Abteilung/ Panzer-Artillerie-Regiment 16 of the 16. Panzer-Division (previously destroyed in Stalingrad). Condition as seen, has been folded in the past.
Deutsche-Schutzwall Ehrenzeichen – Westwall Medal Award Doc
€0,01Original Award document of Unteroffizier Zimmermann for the Deutsche-Schutzwall Ehrenzeichen (Westwall Medal) which was awarded in Kassel on March 20, 1940. Bears a feldpoststamp of Landesschützen-Ersatz-Bataillon 12. Condition as seen.
KVK2X Award Doc: Kriegsmarine Kraftfahrer – Tromsö, Norway
€0,01Original Award document of Kraftfahrobergefreiten Aldenhoff for the Kriegsverdienstkreuz 2. Klasse mit Schwertern (War Merit Cross 2nd Class with Swords) for his service on September 1, 1943, awarded in Tromsö! Document bears the stamp of Vizeadmiral und Kommandierender Admiral der norwegischen Polarküste Heinz Nordmann. Condition as seen.
KVK2X Award Doc: Wehrkreis III – von Kortzfleisch Variant
€0,01Original Award document of Oberfeldwebel Reulecke for the Kriegsverdienstkreuz 2. Klasse mit Schwertern (War Merit Cross 2nd Class with Swords) for his service on April 20, 1943. Document was signed by an unknown Major. Interesting “Der Stellv. Kommandierende General des III. A.K. und Befehlshaber im Wehrkreis III, von Kortzfleisch, General der Infanterie” variant. Condition as seen.
Studioportrait of Helmut Mahlke – Sturzkampfgeschwader 1
€0,01Original Wartime Studioportrait of Helmut Mahlke. Major Helmut Mahlke (27.08.1913 in Berlin-Lankwitz † 26.12.1998 in Heikendorf) earned the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold on March 31, 1944 as Major im Generalstab und Ia of the Luftflotte 6 and the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on July 16, 1941 as Hauptmann und Kommandeur of the III. Gruppe/ Sturzkampfgeschwader 1. Size: 11,2x17cm.
Award Doc, EKM & KVK2 Set of I. Abteilung/ Panzer-Regiment 6 (Equipped with Panther, Fought in Normandy with the Panzer-Lehr!)
€0,01Original Award document set + Erkennungsmarke (Dog tag) + Kriegsverdienstkreuz 2. Klasse mit Schwetern of a soldier who served with the I. Abteilung/ Panzer-Regiment 6! This unit interestingly was subordinated to the Panzer-Regiment 130 of the Panzer-Lehr-Division, also thus fighting in Normandy and the Western Front! They were equipped with the Panther!
- 2x Award documents (KVK2X & Winterschlacht im Osten). The KVK2x document was signed by Generalmajor Voigt. The Winterschlacht im Osten was awarded in 1944 and bears the Feldpoststamp of the Panzer-Regiment 130! Condition as seen – was folded and has the WIO has punchholes!
- Kriegsverdienstkreuz 2. Klasse mit Schwertern, maker marked “100”
- Erkennungsmarke
Mutterkreuz in Gold – Mother’s Cross in Gold
€0,01Original Mutterkreuz in Gold (Mother’s Cross in Gold). The Mother’s Cross was instituted to award mother’s for their exhibited probity, exemplary motherhood and who raised at least 4 children. The Cross came in 3 grades: Bronze (4 or 5 Children), Silver (6-7) and Gold (8 or more) and was awarded from 1939 until 1945. Complete with ribbon. Condition as seen.
Mutterkreuz in Bronze – Mother’s Cross in Bronze
€0,01Original Mutterkreuz in Bronze (Mother’s Cross in Bronze). The Mother’s Cross was instituted to award mother’s for their exhibited probity, exemplary motherhood and who raised at least 4 children. The Cross came in 3 grades: Bronze (4 or 5 Children), Silver (6-7) and Gold (8 or more) and was awarded from 1939 until 1945. Complete with ribbon. Condition as seen.
Medaille zur Erinnerung an den 1. Oktober 1938
€0,01Original Medaille zur Erinnerung an den 1. Oktober 1938 (1 October 1938 Medal also known as Sudetenland Medal), which was awarded to civilians and military personnel who took part in the annexation of the Sudetenland. Medal is complete with ribbon. Condition as seen.
Hitlerjugend Membership Badge (RZM M1/34)
€70,00Original Hitlerjugend Mitgliedsabzeichen (Hitler Youth’s Membership badge). Maker marked RZM M1/34 for Karl Wurster, Markneukirchen. Condition as seen.
Hitlerjugend Membership Badge (RZM M1/6)
€0,01Original Hitlerjugend Mitgliedsabzeichen (Hitler Youth’s Membership badge). Maker marked RZM M1/6 for Karl Flensler, Pforzheim. Condition as seen.
Steirischer Heimatbund Pin Set (Smaller & Big Version!)
€0,01Original Set of “Steirischer Heimatbund” pins: the small and more seldom bigger version! The smaller one is maker marked Grossmann & Co., Wien. Condition as seen.
Edelweiss M43 Cap Badge
€40,00Original Edelweiss M43 Cap Badge (Mützenabzeichen), feinzink. Condition as seen.
Heinz Baurmann – Sturmgeschütz-Brigade 300
€25,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Heinz Baurmann. Hauptmann Heinz Baurmann (11.11.1919 in Aachen † 07.12.1996 in Meckenheim-Esdorf) earned the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold on April 16, 1943 as Oberleutnant und Chef of the 3. Batterie/ Sturmgeschütz-Abteilung 667 and the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on May 4, 1945 as Hauptmann und Kommandeur of the Sturmgeschütz-Brigade 300.
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.
Manfred Büttner – Fallschirmjäger-Regiment 26 (9. Fallschirmjäger-Division)
€0,01Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Manfred Büttner. Fahnenjunker-Oberfeldwebel Manfred Büttner (25.02.1921 in Spittelndorf † 29.05.1992 in Plön) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on April 29, 1945 as Fahnenjunker und Feldwebel of 2. Kompanie/ Fallschirmjäger-Regiment 26 of the 9. Fallschirmjäger-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.
Manfred Büttner – Fallschirmjäger-Regiment 26 (9. Fallschirmjäger-Division)
€0,01Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Manfred Büttner. Fahnenjunker-Oberfeldwebel Manfred Büttner (25.02.1921 in Spittelndorf † 29.05.1992 in Plön) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on April 29, 1945 as Fahnenjunker und Feldwebel of 2. Kompanie/ Fallschirmjäger-Regiment 26 of the 9. Fallschirmjäger-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.
Manfred Büttner – Fallschirmjäger-Regiment 26 (9. Fallschirmjäger-Division)
€30,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Manfred Büttner. Fahnenjunker-Oberfeldwebel Manfred Büttner (25.02.1921 in Spittelndorf † 29.05.1992 in Plön) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on April 29, 1945 as Fahnenjunker und Feldwebel of 2. Kompanie/ Fallschirmjäger-Regiment 26 of the 9. Fallschirmjäger-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.
SA-Sportabzeichen in Bronze (R. Sieper & Söhne)
€0,01Original SA-Sportabzeichen in Bronze, maker marked R. Sieper & Söhne, Lüdenscheid. Not marked with serial number. Condition as seen.
Verwundetenabzeichen in Silber – “11” Wilhelm Deumer
€0,01Original Verwundetenabzeichen in Silber (Wound Badge in Silber). Maker marked “11” for Wilhelm Deumer, Buntmetall. Condition as seen.
Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse (Unmarked – “98” Rudolf & Souval)
€125,00Original Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse (Iron Cross 2nd Class), which was awarded for bravery in the course of combat. Unmarked but can be attributed to “98” – Rudolf Souval. Complete with ribbon. Condition as seen.