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Set of Heinrich Springer! Including original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Heinrich Springer. SS-Sturmbannführer Heinrich Springer (03.11.1914 † 27.10.2007) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on January 12, 1942 as SS-Hauptsturmführer und Führer of the 3. Kompanie/ “Leibstandarte-SS Adolf Hitler”. Postcardsize. Comes with a letter!

Original World War II Flemish Waffen-SS recruitment postcard bearing the slogan “Vlaanderen vraagt Soldaten” (“Flanders calls for soldiers”). The design depicts a medieval Flemish warrior alongside a modern Waffen-SS soldier, symbolizing historical continuity and used as propaganda to encourage Flemish enlistment.

The reverse text instructs volunteers to register for the Waffen-SS or the Flemish Volunteer Legion at the Ersatzkommando der Waffen-SS – Wetstraat 44, Brussels, a well-known recruitment address during the occupation.

Details:

• Period Flemish Waffen-SS propaganda postcard

• Recruitment message for Flemish volunteers

• Issued from Brussels (Wetstraat 44)

• Standard postcard size

Condition:
Original wartime item. Condition as shown, with light age toning and minor handling wear consistent with period postcards. Unused.

A historically significant and visually striking Flemish collaboration propaganda postcard, desirable for collectors of Waffen-SS material, Flemish occupation history, or WWII propaganda ephemera.

Original post-war Dutch judicial registration card (justitiële / vonnissenkaart), issued within the framework of the Dutch Bijzondere Rechtspleging (Special Courts), relating to Lambertus Thomas van Gog (1916–1996), a convicted Dutch Waffen-SS collaborator.

Description

This authentic judicial card documents the prosecution and sentencing of Lambertus van Gog, who was tried by the Bijzonder Gerechtshof in Amsterdam following the Second World War.

Van Gog is historically known for his role in collaboration with the German occupying forces and for his involvement in Aktion Silbertanne reprisals.

Translated judicial content (summary)

According to the card, Lambertus van Gog:

• Voluntarily entered German military service in February 1941, joining the Waffen-SS

• Was active in 1943–1944 in the provinces of North Holland and Utrecht for the German SS intelligence service

• Gathered and transmitted intelligence reports concerning:

  • Jews

  • Resistance members

  • Anti-German individuals (including communists)

  • Persons in hiding

  • Distributors of illegal publications

• Forwarded these reports to SS headquarters in Utrecht

• Was involved in a reprisal murder, explicitly mentioned on the card (the murder of Dutch author A.M. de Jong, carried out with Daniel Bernard)

Judicial outcome

• Court: Bijzonder Gerechtshof, Amsterdam

• Sentence: 20 years imprisonment, with deduction of pre-trial detention

• Appeal: Noted and recorded

• Final ruling: 1950

Historical significance

• Primary-source judicial document, not a later copy

• Directly linked to one of the most well-documented Dutch collaboration and reprisal cases

• Exceptional research value for:

  • Waffen-SS and collaboration history

  • Aktion Silbertanne

  • Post-war justice and trials in the Netherlands

• Such cards often survive without the full court dossier, making them crucial standalone records

Condition

Original document in used archival condition, with typed and handwritten entries. Wear consistent with age and official handling.

Original Erdkampfabzeichen der Luftwaffe award document issued to Obergefreiter Ludwig Giehl, serving with 4. Kompanie / Fallschirmjäger-Regiment 3. The award was conferred in January 1944, during a period of sustained and intense ground combat by German Fallschirmjäger formations on the Italian front.

The document is an original wartime Verleihungsurkunde, printed in the correct format with the Luftwaffe eagle at the head and the formal wording „Im Namen des Oberbefehlshabers der Luftwaffe“. The recipient’s name, rank, and unit are neatly typewritten, fully consistent with period practice. It bears the original Luftwaffe stamp and a clear handwritten signature.

Signature

The document is signed by Oberst Karl-Lothar Schulz, at the time acting in a senior divisional command capacity. Schulz is a highly distinguished Fallschirmjäger officer and later Generalmajor der Luftwaffe, awarded the:

• Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes (24 May 1940)

• Eichenlaub (20 April 1944)

• Schwerter (18 November 1944)

Schulz was a veteran of the Norway campaign, the Western campaign, Crete, the Eastern Front, and later commanded Fallschirmjäger forces in Italy. Award documents bearing his signature are particularly sought after due to his status as a Knight’s Cross holder with Eichenlaub and Swords.

Recipient & Combat History

Obergefreiter Ludwig Eichl served with Fallschirmjäger-Regiment 3, a regiment of the 2. Fallschirmjäger-Division. According to an accompanying copied document included with this piece, Eichl also served on Crete, directly linking him to one of the most famous airborne operations of the war (Unternehmen Merkur, May 1941).

By January 1944, Fallschirmjäger-Regiment 3 was engaged in heavy ground combat in Italy, including defensive fighting in advance of and during the Anzio campaign. The award of the Erdkampfabzeichen der Luftwaffe reflects direct participation in sustained infantry combat, a distinction not lightly granted and especially meaningful among Fallschirmjäger personnel.

Condition

Very good original condition. One horizontal fold as issued. Light age toning and minor handling wear consistent with wartime documents. Stamp and signature remain strong and legible. Also has two punch holes.

Collector’s Note

This is a high-quality Fallschirmjäger combat award document with multiple desirable attributes:

• Frontline Fallschirmjäger unit attribution

• Italian Front, January 1944

• Additional provenance linking the recipient to Crete

• Signed by Karl-Lothar Schulz, Ritterkreuz mit Eichenlaub und Schwertern

An excellent and historically significant piece for the advanced Fallschirmjäger or Luftwaffe awards collector, combining combat history, elite unit service, and a top-tier signature.

Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Erich “Bubi” Hartmann. Major Erich Alfred “Bubi” Hartmann (19 April 1922, Weissach, Württemberg – 20 September 1993, Weil im Schönbuch, Germany) was the most successful fighter ace in aviation history, credited with an unparalleled 352 confirmed aerial victories on the Eastern Front. Known as “The Blond Knight of Germany”, Hartmann flew with Jagdgeschwader 52 (JG 52) and became one of the most decorated Luftwaffe fighter pilots of the Second World War. His skill, discipline, and survival across more than 1,400 combat missions earned him legendary status among pilots of all nations.

Awards and Decorations

• German Cross in Gold (Deutsches Kreuz in Gold) – 17 October 1943

• Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross (Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes) – 29 October 1943, as Leutnant and Flugzeugführer, 9./JG 52 (148 victories)

• Oak Leaves (Eichenlaub) – 2 March 1944, as Leutnant and Staffelkapitän, 9./JG 52 (200 victories)

• Swords (Schwerter) – 2 July 1944, as Oberleutnant and Staffelkapitän, 9./JG 52 (239 victories)

• Diamonds (Brillanten) – 25 August 1944, as Oberleutnant and Staffelkapitän, 9./JG 52 (301 victories)

• Pilot-Observer Badge in Gold with Diamonds (Gemeinsames Flugzeugführer- und Beobachterabzeichen mit Brillanten) – special presentation award

• Numerous additional decorations including the Iron Cross 1st and 2nd Class

Career Highlights

• Eastern Front Ace: Flew over 1,400 combat missions, engaging in aerial combat in nearly 825 of them.

• Unmatched Record: Credited with 352 confirmed kills, all against Soviet aircraft.

• Survival Tactics: Known for his strict discipline and patience in combat, avoiding unnecessary risks and striking with precision.

• Last Victory: Achieved his 352nd and final victory on 8 May 1945, just hours before Germany’s surrender.

• Postwar Captivity: Spent 10 years in Soviet captivity (1945–1955) before returning to West Germany.

• Postwar Career: Joined the newly formed Bundesluftwaffe (West German Air Force), where he commanded a fighter wing but later resigned due to political disputes over NATO standardization.

• Legacy: His name remains synonymous with aerial mastery, and he is celebrated as the most successful fighter ace in recorded history.

Item Details

• Authentic postwar signature of Major Erich “Bubi” Hartmann.

• Signed on a postwar photograph.

• Condition: Good, clear autograph.

Collector’s Note

Hartmann’s autograph is among the most coveted in WWII aviation collecting. His record of 352 aerial victories is unmatched and will never likely be equaled. Decorated with the Ritterkreuz mit Eichenlaub, Schwertern und Brillanten and the rare Pilot-Observer Badge with Diamonds, his signature represents the pinnacle of Luftwaffe fighter history. An essential piece for any serious collection of WWII aviation memorabilia.

Original private wartime photograph depicting a German soldier wearing a Fallschirmjäger steel helmet, photographed during the Second World War. The helmet displays a distinctive goldish-brown / tan finish, strongly indicative of Southern Front (Südfront) service, where such tones were commonly the result of repainting, dust exposure, and climatic conditions encountered in the Mediterranean and Balkan theaters.

The photograph is postcard size and printed on period photographic paper with scalloped (deckle) edges, a format widely used for privately commissioned wartime portraits intended for family correspondence.

Condition:
Very good wartime condition. The image remains sharp with clear facial detail and good contrast. Light, even age toning consistent with period photographs. No major creases or damage.

Collector’s Note:
Authentic wartime Fallschirmjäger portraits are highly sought after, particularly examples showing helmets with Southern Front characteristics. The distinctive helmet coloration adds strong contextual value, making this photograph especially appealing to collectors focused on Fallschirmjäger, Luftwaffe ground forces, or Mediterranean / Balkan theater operations.

A genuine, evocative wartime private photograph offering strong visual and historical appeal.

Original single (to sew in) Unteroffizier (NCO) shoulder Board for the Nachschubtruppen 82 of the 2. Panzer-Division. Condition as seen.

A striking and finely produced pre-war studio portrait of Oberst Hermann Ritter von Speck (1888–1940), presented in classic postcard format. The photograph captures von Speck in full parade uniform, wearing an impressive array of medals from both World War I and the interwar period. His decorations include the Iron Cross (1st and 2nd Class), Bavarian orders, and additional service awards, all prominently displayed—making this portrait visually rich and historically significant.

This image dates from 1937, as noted in the handwritten inscription on the reverse. It is an excellent example of pre-WWII German military portrait photography, taken at a time when von Speck had already built a distinguished career as a decorated Bavarian officer.

Historical Background

Hermann Ritter von Speck was a veteran of the First World War and continued his service into the Reichswehr and Wehrmacht era, rising to the rank of Generalmajor during the Second World War. He briefly commanded the 33. Infanterie-Division before being killed in action during the French campaign on 15 June 1940. His wartime leadership and decorated service record make original period photographs of him highly desirable among collectors of early Wehrmacht and Bavarian military history.

Condition

• Format: Postcard-size studio portrait

• Condition: Excellent overall—sharp, clean image with rich contrast; reverse side bears period handwriting identifying von Speck

• No tears, creases, or notable defects

Collector’s Note

Authentic photographs of Hermann Ritter von Speck, especially pre-war studio portraits, are scarce. This is an exceptional example, offering both visual appeal and strong research value—ideal for collectors of Wehrmacht commanders, Bavarian officers, pre-WWII portraiture, or general military history.

A rare and highly desirable postwar commemorative porcelain plate issued by the Ordensgemeinschaft der Ritterkreuzträger (OdR)—the official association of Knight’s Cross recipients founded after World War II. Produced by Arzberg Porcelain (Germany), this elegant plate displays the classic OdR design, featuring the Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross (1939) suspended from its ribbon, surrounded by the title of the organization in stylized script.

What elevates this example far above standard OdR plates is its personal dedication on the reverse:

“Ernst Lüdke – zum 70. Lebensjahr von den Kameraden der OdR Hannover – 11.5.1987”,
Signed by Dipl.-Ing. Walter Zurmöhle (Ritterkreuzträger)

Recipient: Oberleutnant der Reserve Ernst Lüdke (11 May 1917 – 9 November 1988)

A decorated Knight’s Cross recipient, Lüdke distinguished himself as:

• Oberleutnant der Reserve, Führer 2./gem.FlakAbt 241

• Awarded the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on 5 September 1944

• Recognized for his decisive leadership during the Allied breakout attempt from the Anzio bridgehead

• His innovative and aggressive employment of light Flak earned his positions the legendary nickname: “The Ghost Guns of Anzio”

• Also holder of the Iron Cross 1st Class, Iron Cross 2nd Class, and Flakkampfabzeichen der Luftwaffe

This commemorative plate was presented to him by his comrades of the OdR Hannover on his 70th birthday—just one year before his death. Items directly connected to known Ritterkreuz recipients are extremely sought after, especially when tied to documented wartime achievements.

Signed by Ritterkreuzträger Dipl.-Ing. Walter Zurmöhle

• Born 13 May 1916 – Died 7 February 2008

• Awarded the Knight’s Cross on 5 April 1944 as Oberleutnant and company commander, 1./Pionier-Bataillon 6 (L), 6. Feld-Division (L)

• His signature adds significant provenance and collector value

Condition

• Excellent overall condition with full, bright glaze

• Arzberg maker’s mark attested on reverse

• Original typed dedication label securely attached and signed

• Ready for display, with hanging wire intact

Collector’s Note

OdR pieces are scarce, but named, dedicated examples connected to two Knight’s Cross holders—with one signature—are exceptionally rare. This plate offers a unique bridge between wartime history and the postwar fraternity of Ritterkreuz recipients. A standout item for any collection specializing in German awards, Knight’s Cross research, or OdR memorabilia.

Two photos added of Ernst Lüdke and Walter Zurmöhle as example! NOT INCLUDED.

Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Kurt Launer. SS-Standartenführer Kurt Launer (19.09.1906 † 05.02.1990) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on Augustus 15, 1943 as SS-Sturmbannführer und Kommandeur of the II. Bataillon/ SS-Panzer-Grenadier-Regiment 6 “Theodor Eicke” of the 3. SS-Panzer-Division “Totenkopf”. Postcardsize.

4x Veteran Organisation Pins of the 2. Panzer-Division

Original set of 2 books from Hans J. Wijers: Brücken von Stavelot und Trois Pont – Das Schicksal der Kamfgruppe Peiper and Die Ardennen-Offensive – Stoßkeil durch die Nordeifel, Ziel die Maas! – Angriff der 6. Panzerarmee und amerikanische Abwehr, Dezember 1944 – Augenzeugen berichten. A4 size (heavy).

Shipping might not be final to some countries due the weight.

Book “Archivalia 1940-1945” – Vlamingen aan het Oostfront, Vlamingen op het thuisfront. Very good book!

**Complete Grouping of Polizei-Hauptwachtmeister Rudolf Muhr

Dienstausweis – SS-Soldbuch – Polizei-Soldbuch – With Death Documentation**

A compelling and complete identification grouping to Rudolf Muhr, born 10 November 1907 in Fürstenfeld, a Polizei-Hauptwachtmeister who was killed in action during anti-partisan operations in late 1944. The set includes his Dienstausweis, SS-Soldbuch, and Polizei-Soldbuch, all complete and with photographs, plus original paperwork reporting his death and returning his Soldbuch.

Historical Background

Rudolf Muhr served as a senior NCO within the Gendarmerie. During the final phase of the war he was deployed in Untersteiermark (Lower Styria), an area plagued by heavy partisan activity. On 7 December 1944, he was killed in action at Rassbank, Kreis Pettau (Steiermark) during a partisan engagement.

A death-notification document from the Gendarmerieposten Bergneustift, dated 18 December 1944, accompanies the grouping. It confirms the circumstances of his death and the forwarding of his Soldbuch to the Gendarmerie command in Graz. His fall in combat is also recorded inside his Polizei-Soldbuch.

According to the Volksbund, Muhr could not be recovered during post-war reburial efforts, and thus no grave exists. His name is honored in the remembrance book of the German War Cemetery in Celje.

Contents of the Grouping

1. Dienstausweis (Service ID)

• Named to Rudolf Muhr

• Rank: Bez. Oberwachtmeister der Gendarmerie

• Complete with photo

• Very good condition

2. SS-Soldbuch

• Fully complete, with photo

• Served in SS-related police structure

• Entries consistent with late-war police/SS administrative integration

• No missing pages

3. Polizei-Soldbuch

• Complete with all pages and photo

• Includes the death entry:
  “Gefallen am 7. Dezember 1944” (Killed on 7 December 1944)

• Contains combat participation notes and Gendarmerie stamps

• Includes the accompanying typed death report submitted to Graz HQ

4. Additional Document

• Original death report / forwarding note from Bergneustift (18.12.1944), stamped and signed

• Confirms his death during partisan operations and the handling of his Soldbuch

Awards

• SA Sports Badge (SA-Sportabzeichen)
  (As recorded in his personnel documents)

Condition

All documents are complete, with original photos and no missing pages. The Polizei-Soldbuch cover is loose but present—typical for field-used examples. Stamps and signatures are crisp and fully legible.

Summary

A highly desirable and historically important three-document grouping to a fallen Gendarmerie Hauptwachtmeister involved in anti-partisan operations in the volatile Steiermark region. The inclusion of both SS-Soldbuch and Polizei-Soldbuch, each complete with photo, plus the original death paperwork, makes this an outstanding set for collectors of Polizei, SS-Polizei, or late-war Balkan operations.

A tragic but very compelling grouping with strong provenance and excellent research potential.

Original wartime photograph of an unknown Waffen-SS Deutsches Kreuz in Gold-holder with the rank of SS-Untersturmführer from the LAH. Size ca 10×7 cm.

A deeply poignant and fully researchable SS-Soldbuch to SS-Schütze Hans Momberg, born 23 June 1925 in Kassel, who met his fate at only 19 years old, falling in combat on 2 February 1945 at Rummelsburg, Pommern (today Miastko, Poland).

Early Service – SS-Rekruten-Depot Debica (1943)

Momberg’s Soldbuch was opened in February 1943 at the SS-Rekruten-Depot Debica, one of the principal training depots for incoming Waffen-SS and SS-Polizei recruits operating in the Generalgouvernement. His physical description, personal details, and early signatures remain perfectly intact. The Soldbuch retains its original uniform photo, stamped with Waffen-SS ink.

Service in Frontline SS-Polizei Units

Throughout the war Momberg served in two combat formations:

• 6. Kompanie / SS-Polizei-Grenadier-Regiment 1

• 7. Kompanie / SS-Panzer-Grenadier-Regiment 7,
  both part of the hardened 4. SS-Polizei-Panzergrenadier-Division, which saw intense combat on the Eastern Front and in the later defensive battles in the East.

These assignments are consistent with the field equipment entries and weapon hand-overs documented throughout the book.

Remarkable Entry on Page 12 – Sniper-Related Equipment?

One of the most interesting details appears on page 12:
Momberg was issued:

• Tarnjacke (camouflage smock)

• Stahlhelmbezug (helmet cover)

• Gesichtsmaske (face mask)

This combination of camouflage gear is unusually specific and often associated with snipers, reconnaissance troops, or specialized infantry roles—far from standard issue for young replacements. Rarely does a Soldbuch show such equipment grouped together. This makes Momberg’s Soldbuch particularly desirable for collectors of Waffen-SS combat troops, Polizei-Division research, and sniper-related material.

Weapons Documentation

The Soldbuch documents his issued rifle, bayonet, gas mask, cleaning kit, entrenching tools, and additional field gear over time—excellent for research. Waffen-SS field stamps and signatures appear throughout.

His Final Months & Death

On page 22, the Soldbuch contains the tragic entry noting:

• Death on 2. Februar 1945

• In Rummelsburg / Pommern

• Recorded by unit authorities

This reflects the desperate final defensive battles in Pomerania, where elements of the 4. SS-Polizei-Grenadier-Division were overwhelmed by massive Soviet offensives.

Overall Condition

The Soldbuch shows significant field wear—consistent with front-line use—and remains complete, with photo, all pages present, and multiple Waffen-SS and SS-Polizei unit stamps. Despite the wear, the entries remain legible and historically rich.

A Historically Moving and Research-Rich SS-Soldbuch

This is a highly collectible Soldbuch belonging to a teenage SS infantryman thrown into the final battles of the Eastern Front—serving in a notable SS-Polizei formation, possibly with sniper or reconnaissance duties based on his equipment issue, and ultimately falling in the chaos of 1945.

A rare opportunity to acquire a complete, photo-bearing Waffen-SS Soldbuch representing both the tragedy and historical depth of the last months of the war.

Note: Sold on commission

A rarely encountered dual-document set to long-serving Gendarmerie-Meister Konrad Sagmeister, born 21 November 1887 in Kammern. This grouping contains both his original Polizei-Dienstpass and his SS-Soldbuch, making it a highly desirable early-career-to-WWII documentation set.

Highlights

• Complete Polizei-Dienstpass with full personal details and service entries

• Complete SS-Soldbuch, including the original photograph and the SS runes on the cover — a feature often missing on surviving examples

• Shows his long career within the Austrian/German police apparatus, culminating in his rank as Gendarmerie-Meister

Awards Listed

Sagmeister’s service record includes multiple pre-war and police long-service decorations:

• Jubiläumskreuz 1908

• Erinnerungskreuz 1912/13

• Polizei-Dienstauszeichnung 1. Stufe

These awards reflect his early Imperial-era service and subsequent decades-long policing career.

Why This Group is Special

• Matched pair of documents belonging to the same career police NCO/official

• SS-Soldbuch with photo — very collectible and increasingly hard to find, especially in complete condition

• Excellent for collectors of Austrian police, Gendarmerie, early service awards, or SS administrative documents

A clean and very appealing example of an SS-Soldbuch issued to Revier-Oberwachtmeister der Schutzpolizei der Reserve August Knödl, a long-serving police NCO of the Schutzpolizei. His Soldbuch (Nr. 219) was formally opened and certified in Graz by an SS-Standartenführer und Kommandeur der Schutzpolizei, whose large violet service stamp and signature appear prominently on the opening pages. This Soldbuch comes complete with its original uniform portrait, clearly stamped by the issuing authority, and Knödl’s own signature on the identification page.

Highlights & Content

• Full (Near Mint) SS-Soldbuch, simultaneously functioning as a Personal Identity Document. The Runes have not been deleted as with many of these Polizei SS ID’s!

• Original photo of the holder in police uniform

• Issued to a Reserve-Oberwachtmeister der Schutzpolizei

• Signed and stamped by the Commander of the Schutzpolizei Graz (SS-Standartenführer)

• Knödl is marked as recipient of the Kriegsverdienstmedaille (War Merit Medal), entered on page 5

• Detailed personal data including:

  • Birthdate: 27.07.1903

  • Birthplace: Weitersfeld / Raabs an der Thaya (Niederösterreich)

  • Physical description: 173 cm, kräftig, dunkelblond, graue Augen

• Page 6–7 list his next of kin (wife and family), showing continued residence in the Graz area

• Included with the Soldbuch is the original Bescheinigung (issuance certificate) confirming the handing-over of Soldbuch Nr. 219 and Knödl’s obligation to report its loss immediately — a seldom-seen extra document

Condition

Very well preserved, crisp pages, fully readable entries, and an exceptionally clean photograph. No missing parts. One of the better Polizei-related SS-Soldbücher to surface.

A Solid Documentation Set

Soldbücher issued to police personnel under SS authority — especially with the issuing signature of a Standartenführer der Schutzpolizei Graz — are scarce. The presence of the medal entry, full personal data, original photo, and the rare accompanying Bescheinigung make this a compelling and complete piece for any collector of police or SS administrative documentation.