Hans-Joachim Wagner – Sturmgeschütz-Brigade 286

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Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Hans-Joachim Wagner. Hauptmann Hans-Joachim Wagner (28.12.1913 in Neubrandenburg † 09.06.1985 in Kiel) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on January 25, 1945 as Hauptmann with the Sturmgeschütz-Brigade 286.

On 5 December 1944 Wagner’s Sturmgeschütze played a crucial role in blunting a Soviet breakthrough aimed towards the northwest, near Pásztó. His vehicles shot up a number of Soviet tanks and forced the survivors and their accompanying infantry to break off the attack. He then rallied a number of fleeing Flak gunners of the 18. SS-Panzergrenadier-Division “Horst Wessel” and got them to reoccupy their gun emplacements. Between these and his own assault guns Wagner was able to establish a blocking position that held for several days without reinforcements. For this accomplishment he was awarded the Knight’s Cross.

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.

Franz Wipfler – Jäger-Regiment 56 (5. Jäger-Division)

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Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Franz Wipfler. Feldwebel Franz Wipfler (24.09.1915 † 17.11.1998) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen kreuzes on May 12, 1942 as Feldwebel und Zugführer in the 11. Kompanie/ Jäger-Regiment 56 of the 5. 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.

Hans-Joachim Wagner – Sturmgeschütz-Brigade 286

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Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Hans-Joachim Wagner. Hauptmann Hans-Joachim Wagner (28.12.1913 in Neubrandenburg † 09.06.1985 in Kiel) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on January 25, 1945 as Hauptmann with the Sturmgeschütz-Brigade 286.

On 5 December 1944 Wagner’s Sturmgeschütze played a crucial role in blunting a Soviet breakthrough aimed towards the northwest, near Pásztó. His vehicles shot up a number of Soviet tanks and forced the survivors and their accompanying infantry to break off the attack. He then rallied a number of fleeing Flak gunners of the 18. SS-Panzergrenadier-Division “Horst Wessel” and got them to reoccupy their gun emplacements. Between these and his own assault guns Wagner was able to establish a blocking position that held for several days without reinforcements. For this accomplishment he was awarded the Knight’s Cross.

 

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.

Friedrich-Karl Warwel – Grenadier-Regiment 477 (257.Inf.Div.)

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Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Friedrich-Karl Warwel. Stabsfeldwebel Friedrich-Karl Warwel (11.05.1912 in Molthainen † 02.04.1980 in Bomlitz-Benefeld) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on September 13, 1943 as Stabsfeldwebel und Zugführer in the 14. Kompanie/ Grenadier-Regiment 477 of the 257. 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.

Günter Halm – Panzer-Grenadier-Regiment 104 (15.Pz.Div.)

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Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Günter Halm. Leutnant Günter Halm (27.08.1922 † 26.09.2017) earned the Ritterkreuz on July 29, 1942 as Grenadier und Richtschütze in the Pakzug of the Regimentsstabskompanie/ Panzer-Grenadier-Regiment 104 of the 15. Panzer-Division.

Knight’s Cross: “Awarded for his actions at El Alamein on the 21.07.1942. On this day his Pak was attacked by a large Allied tank force (probably the 23rd British tank brigade). The battle opened with his gun shield being badly damaged and the no. 2 loader being wounded. Another hit smashed the gun’s sights. However the gunner, Halm, did not lose his nerve as the hostile tanks got closer. With deadly precision he destroyed 7 Allied tanks in a short time, including a command tank. More tanks were destroyed by the other German defenders, with 96 allied tanks being destroyed in the battle on this day altogether.”

 

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 Wiese – Jagdgeschwader 52 (Eichenlaub)

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Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Johannes “Hannes” Wiese. Major Johannes Wiese (07.03.1915 in Breslau † 16.08.1991 in Kirchzarten) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on January 5, 1943 as Hauptmann und Staffelkapitän of the 2. Staffel/ Jagdgeschwader 52 and the Eichenlaub on March 2, 1944 as Major und Kommandeur of the I. Gruppe/ Jagdgeschwader 52.

Johannes Wiese achieved a total of 133 victories (and 75 unconfirmed) in 480 sorties.

 

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 Wiese – Jagdgeschwader 52 (Eichenlaub)

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Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Johannes “Hannes” Wiese. Major Johannes Wiese (07.03.1915 in Breslau † 16.08.1991 in Kirchzarten) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on January 5, 1943 as Hauptmann und Staffelkapitän of the 2. Staffel/ Jagdgeschwader 52 and the Eichenlaub on March 2, 1944 as Major und Kommandeur of the I. Gruppe/ Jagdgeschwader 52.

Johannes Wiese achieved a total of 133 victories (and 75 unconfirmed) in 480 sorties.

 

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.

Willi Unger – Jagdgeschwader 3 “Udet”

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Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Willi Unger. Leutnant Willi Unger (27.03.1920 † 23.06.2005) earned the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold in August 1944 with the 12. Staffel/ Jagdgeschwader 3 and the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on October 23, 1944 as Fahnenjunker-Feldwebel und Flugzeugführer in the IV. Gruppe/ Jagdgeschwader 3 “Udet”.

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.

Friedrich Wunderlich – 14. U-Jagdflottille

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Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Friedrich Wunderlich. Korvettenkapitän Friedrich Wunderlich (13.08.1891 in Bückeburg † 27.03.1977 in München) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on June 10, 1944 as Korvettenkapitän z.V. und Chef of the 14. U-Jagdflottille. Good condition.

Korvettenkapitän Friedrich Wunderlich has proved his worth as captain of a submarine hunter and later as commander of a submarine hunter flotilla. During his first command he sunk an enemy submarine and heavily damaged two more. In heavy combat with English bombers he also shot down a bomber with a 2 cm cannon and machine guns. Over the course of his second command, the submarine hunter flotilla under his leadership was able to shoot down 12 aircraft and sink one destroyer escort, four torpedo boats, and an artillery boat. It also swept 60 mines.

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.

Günther Viezenz – Grenadier-Regiment 7 (Single handedly destroyed 21 Tanks!)

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Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Günther Viezenz. Oberstleutnant Günther Viezenz (01.02.1921 in Göhlenau † 14.01.1999 in Köln) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on July 1, 1944 as Oberleutnant und Chef of the 10. Kompanie/ Grenadier-Regiment 7 of the 252. Infanterie-Division.

The record-holder of the Tank Destruction Badge was Oberstleutnant Günther Viezenz. He single handedly destroyed 21 enemy tanks with hand held explosives such as a panzerfaust, satchel charge or grenade. He awarded four Tank Destruction Badges in Gold and one in Silver.

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.

Günther Viezenz – Grenadier-Regiment 7 (Single handedly destroyed 21 Tanks!)

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Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Günther Viezenz. Oberstleutnant Günther Viezenz (01.02.1921 in Göhlenau † 14.01.1999 in Köln) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on July 1, 1944 as Oberleutnant und Chef of the 10. Kompanie/ Grenadier-Regiment 7 of the 252. Infanterie-Division.

The record-holder of the Tank Destruction Badge was Oberstleutnant Günther Viezenz. He single handedly destroyed 21 enemy tanks with hand held explosives such as a panzerfaust, satchel charge or grenade. He awarded four Tank Destruction Badges in Gold and one in Silver.

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 Schleinhege – Jagdgeschwader 54

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Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Hermann Schleinhege. Leutnant Hermann Schleinhege (12.02.1916 in Essen † 11.03.2014 in Soest) earned the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold on March 20, 1944 and the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on January 28, 1945 as Leutnant und Flugzeugführer in the 8. Staffel/ Jagdgeschwader 54.

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.

Rudolf Schlee – Gebirgsjäger-Regiment 13 (Eichenlaub)

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Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Rudolf Schlee. Oberfeldwebel Rudolf Schlee (10.11.1913 in Ludwigshafen † 19.06.1979 in Ludwigshafen) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on October 23, 1941 as Oberfeldwebel und Zugführer in the 6. Kompanie/ Gebirgsjäger-Regiment 13 and the Eichenlaub on April 6, 1943 as Oberfeldwebel und Zugführer in the 6. Kompanie/ Gebirgsjäger-Regiment 13 of the 4. Gebirgs-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.

Dr. Eberhard Zahn – Panzerjäger-Abteilung 33 (Eichenlaub)

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Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of  Dr. Eberhard Zahn. Oberstleutnant Dr. Eberhard Zahn (02.01.1910 † 07.02.2010) earned the Ritterkreuz on June 30, 1941 as Leutnant und Zugführer of the 2. Kompanie/ Panzerjäger-Abteilung 33 and the Eichenlaub on March 6, 1943 as Hauptmann und Kompaniechef of the 2. Kompanie/ Panzerjäger-Abteilung 33 of the 15. 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.

Arthur Ziegler – Grenadier-Regiment 974 (367.Inf.Div.)

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Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Arthur Ziegler. Oberleutnant Arthur Ziegler (1917 † 1987) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on August 23, 1944 as Oberleutnant und Regimentsadjutant of the Grenadier-Regiment 974 of the 367. 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.

Maxilimian Wirsching – schwere Panzer-Abteilung 507 (Tiger)

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Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Maxilimian Wirsching. Maxilimian Wirsching (23.11.1919 in Altenschönbach † 18.04.2004 in Künzelsau) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on February 7, 1945 as Oberleutnant and Chef of the 2. Kompanie/ schwere Panzer-Abteilung 507 (Tiger). He also earned the Ehrenblattspange des Heeres und Waffen-SS and Panzerkampfabzeichen III. Stufe (Einsatzahl “50”).

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 Graf – Jagdgeschwader 52 (Brillanten)

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Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Hermann Graf. Oberst Hermann Graf (24.10.1912 in Engen † 04.11.1988 in Engen) earned the Ritterkreuz on January 24, 1942 as Leutnant und Flugzeugführer in the 9. Staffel/ Jagdgeschwader 52 (after 42 aerial victories). Awarded the Eichenlaub on May 17, 1942 as Leutnant und Flugzeugführer in the 9. Staffel/ Jagdgeschwader 52 for 104 aerial victories, the Schwertern on May 19, 1942 as Leutnant und Flugzeugführer in the 9. Staffel/ Jagdgeschwader 52 after achieving 106 aerial victories and the Brillanten on September 16, 1942 as Oberleutnant und Staffelkapitän of the 9. Staffel/ Jagdgeschwader 52 after achieving 172 aerial victories. He also earned Gemeinsames Flugzeugfuhrer-Beobachter Abzeichen mit Brillianten.

Read more about Hermann Graf (Wikipedia).

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.

Adalbert Schnee – Kommandant of “U-201” (Eichenlaub)

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Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Adalbert Schnee. Korvettenkäpitan Adalbert Schnee (31.12.1913 in Berlin † 04.11.1982 in Hamburg) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on August 30, 1941 as Oberleutnant zur See und Kommandant of Uboot “U-201” and the Eichenlaub on July 15, 1942 as Kapitänleutnant und Kommandant of Uboot “U-201”.

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.

Otto Ernst Remer – Grenadier-Regiment “Grossdeutschland” (Eichenlaub) (Key Figure Stopping 20 July Plot)

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Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Otto Ernst Remer. Generalmajor Otto Ernst Remer (18.08.1912 † 04.10.1997) earned the Ritterkreuz on May 18, 1943 as Major und Kommandeur of I. Bataillon/ Grenadier-Regiment “Grossdeutschland” and the Eichenlaub on November 12, 1943 as Major und Kommandeur of I. Bataillon/ Grenadier-Regiment “Grossdeutschland”. He played a major role in stopping the 20 July plot in 1944 against Adolf Hitler.

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.

Heinrich Meyering – Schlachtgeschwader 2 “Immelmann”

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Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Heinrich Meyering. Leutnant Heinrich Meyering (30.11.1919 in Leer † 13.07.2003 in Lohr) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on April 6, 1944 as Feldwebel und Flugzeugführer in the 3. Staffel/ Schlachtgeschwader 2 “Immelmann”.

Heinrich Meyering completed a total of 972 combat missions with the Ju 87 and was one of the most successful Stuka pilots in SG-2. Ritterkreuz awarded after flying 895 sorties. He along with his radio operator (Willibald Zipfel) were the only Stuka NCOs to receive the Knight’s Cross. (Source: TracesofWar)

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.

Heinrich Meyering – Schlachtgeschwader 2 “Immelmann”

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Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Heinrich Meyering. Leutnant Heinrich Meyering (30.11.1919 in Leer † 13.07.2003 in Lohr) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on April 6, 1944 as Feldwebel und Flugzeugführer in the 3. Staffel/ Schlachtgeschwader 2 “Immelmann”.

Heinrich Meyering completed a total of 972 combat missions with the Ju 87 and was one of the most successful Stuka pilots in SG-2. Ritterkreuz awarded after flying 895 sorties. He along with his radio operator (Willibald Zipfel) were the only Stuka NCOs to receive the Knight’s Cross. (Source: TracesofWar)

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 Frantz – Sturmgeschütz-Abteilung “Grossdeutschland” (Eichenlaub)

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Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Peter Frantz. Major im Generalstab Peter Frantz (24.07.1917 † 11.03.2001) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on June 4, 1942 as Oberleutnant und Chef of the 16. Kompanie/ Infanterie-Regiment “Grossdeutschland” and the Eichenlaub on April 14, 1943 as Hauptmann und Kommandeur of the Sturmgeschütz-Abteilung “Grossdeutschland”.

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.

Rolf Truxa – Sturmgeschütz-Abteilung 190

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Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Rolf Truxa. Oberleutnant Rolf Truxa (06.06.1921 in Berlin-Schöneberg † 03.02.1983 in Merzig an der Saar) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on December 17, 1943 as Oberleutnant und Führer of the 2. Batterie/ Sturmgeschütz-Abteilung 190.

“During the German attempt to recapture the city of Newel Oberleutnant Truxa and his Sturmgeschütze had the mission of supporting the infantry of the 252. Infanterie-Division. After overcoming the Soviet minefields the German infantry became pinned down in their efforts to take the high ground at Sui Shmotki. At this point Truxa and his Sturmgeschütze were able to rally the attackers and then proceeded to capture the heights in a sharp, aggressive attack. This enabled the German attack to proceed once again and by evening the Soviets had been pushed back 6 km. Despite the overall failure of the German assault Truxa was nonetheless decorated for the Knight’s Cross for his achievements in the attack.”

 

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.

Hugo Ritter – Grenadier-Regiment 529 (299.Inf.Div.)

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Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Hugo Ritter. Hauptmann Hugo Ritter (16.01.1911 in Maximiliansaus † 10.05.1989 in Germersheim) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on February 15, 1945 as Hauptmann und Kommandeur of the II. Bataillon/ Grenadier-Regiment 529 of the 299. 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.

Rudolf Ott – Jäger-Regiment 56 (5.Jäg.Div.)

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Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Rudolf Ott. Oberst Rudolf Ott (10.02.1905 in Niedernhall † 19.10.1987 in Singen-Hohentwiel) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen kreuzes on February 28, 1945 as Oberst und Kommandeur of the Jäger-Regiment 56 of the 5. 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.

Hubert Pilarski – Grenadier-Regiment 511 & 948 (Eichenlaub)

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Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo (2x) of Hubert Pilarski. Oberfeldwebel Hubert Pilarski (19.10.1913 in Buer † 05.10.1996 in Köln) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on August 4, 1943 as Oberfeldwebel und Zugführer in the 8. Kompanie/ Grenadier-Regiment 511 of the 293. Infanterie-Division and the Eichenlaub on June 9, 1944 as Oberfeldwebel und Zugführer in the 8. Kompanie/ Grenadier-Regiment 948 of the 359. 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.

Hubert Pilarski – Grenadier-Regiment 511 & 948 (Eichenlaub)

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Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Hubert Pilarski. Oberfeldwebel Hubert Pilarski (19.10.1913 in Buer † 05.10.1996 in Köln) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on August 4, 1943 as Oberfeldwebel und Zugführer in the 8. Kompanie/ Grenadier-Regiment 511 of the 293. Infanterie-Division and the Eichenlaub on June 9, 1944 as Oberfeldwebel und Zugführer in the 8. Kompanie/ Grenadier-Regiment 948 of the 359. 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.

Hansjürgen Reinicke – schwerer Kreuzer “Prinz Eugen”

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Original Scarce Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Hansjürgen Reinicke. Käpitan zur See Hansjürgen Reinicke (02.07.1914 † 26.12.2005) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on April 21, 1945 as Kapitän zur See und Kommandant of schwerer Kreuzer “Prinz Eugen”.

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)

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Original 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”. Good condition. 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!

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 Topp – Kommandant of “U-552” (Schwertern)

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Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Erich Topp. Fregattenkäpitan Erich Topp (02.07.1914 † 26.12.2005) earned the Ritterkreuz on June 20, 1941 as Oberleutnant zur See und Kommandant of Uboot “U-552”, the Eichenlaub on April 11, 1942 as Kapitänleutnant und Kommandant of Uboot “U-552” and the Schwertern on August 17, 1942 as Kapitänleutnant und Kommandant of Uboot “U-552”. Good condition.

 

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 Topp – Kommandant of “U-552” (Schwertern)

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Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Erich Topp. Fregattenkäpitan Erich Topp (02.07.1914 † 26.12.2005) earned the Ritterkreuz on June 20, 1941 as Oberleutnant zur See und Kommandant of Uboot “U-552”, the Eichenlaub on April 11, 1942 as Kapitänleutnant und Kommandant of Uboot “U-552” and the Schwertern on August 17, 1942 as Kapitänleutnant und Kommandant of Uboot “U-552”. Good condition.

 

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.

Dieter Lukesch – Kampfgeschwader 76 (Eichenlaub)

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Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Dieter Lukesch. Hauptmann Dieter Lukesch (15.07.1918 in Hadersdorf-Waitlingen † 28.02.2004 in Henstedt-Ulzburg) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on December 20, 1941 as Leutnant und Flugzeugführer of the 7. Staffel/ Kampfgeschwader 76 and the Eichenlaub on October 10, 1944 as Hauptmann und Staffelkapitän of the 9. Staffel/ Kampfgeschwader 76.

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.

Otto Kretschmer – Kommandant of “U-99” (Schwertern)

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Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Otto Kretschmer. Fregattenkäpitan Otto Kretschmer (01.05.1912 in Heidau † 05.08.1998 in Straubing) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on August 4, 1940 as Kapitänleutnant und Kommandant of Uboot “U-99”, the Eichenlaub on November 4, 1940 as Kapitänleutnant und Kommandant of Uboot “U-99” and the Schwertern on December 26, 1941 as Korvettenkapitän und Kommandant of Uboot “U-99”.

 

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.

Otto Kretschmer – Kommandant of “U-99” (Schwertern)

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Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Otto Kretschmer. Fregattenkäpitan Otto Kretschmer (01.05.1912 in Heidau † 05.08.1998 in Straubing) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on August 4, 1940 as Kapitänleutnant und Kommandant of Uboot “U-99”, the Eichenlaub on November 4, 1940 as Kapitänleutnant und Kommandant of Uboot “U-99” and the Schwertern on December 26, 1941 as Korvettenkapitän und Kommandant of Uboot “U-99”.

 

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.

Arnold Huebner – Flak-Regiment 33 (Africa)

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Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Arnold Huebner. Gefreiter Arnold Huebner (14.07.1919 in Szubin † 01.02.1981 in Gelsenkirchen) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on March 7, 1942 as Gefreiter und Richtkanonier in the 3. Batterie/ Flak-Regiment 33.

On the 16.06.1941, during Operation Battleaxe, the 3./Flak-Regiment 33 (mot) was positioned on Hill 208 (between Capuzzo and Sidi Azeiz). On this day one of its gunners, Gefreiter Huebner, managed to destroy 8 enemy tanks in just a few minutes. Two days later, on the 18.11.1941, the Batterie fought near Bardia while subordinated to the 21. Panzer-Division. Here Huebner eliminated another 8 tanks. In total Huebner was able to raise his total of destroyed enemy materiel to 24 tanks and an artillery battery. For this he was decorated with the Knight’s Cross as the first enlisted man of the Afrika-Korps to be so honoured.

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 Wulff – Aufklärungsgruppe 13

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Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Karl Wulff. Oberleutnant Karl Wuff (05.08.1912 † 18.02.2004) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on October 29, 1944 as Oberleutnant in the 12. Staffel/ Aufklärungsgruppe 13.

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.

Kurt Kuhlmey – Sturzkampfgeschwader 3

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Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Kurt Kuhlmey. Oberst Kurt Kuhlmey (19.11.1913 in Insterburg † 30.04.1993 in Bonn) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on July 15, 1942 as Hauptmann und Kommandeur of the II. Gruppe/ Sturzkampfgeschwader 3.

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.

Gordon Gollob – Jagdgeschwader 3 “Udet” & 77 “Herz As” (Brillanten)

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Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Gordon Mac Gollob. Oberst Gordon Gollob (16.06.1912 in Wien † 07.09.1987 in Sullingen) earned the Ritterkreuz on September 18, 1941 as Hauptmann und Kommandeur of the II. Gruppe/ Jagdgeschwader 3 “Udet” (after 42 aerial victories). Awarded the Eichenlaub on October 26, 1941 as Hauptmann und Kommandeur of the II. Gruppe/ Jagdgeschwader 3 “Udet” for 85 aerial victories, the Schwertern on June 23, 1942 as Hauptmann und Führer of the Jagdgeschwader 77 after achieving 107 aerial victories and the Brillanten on August 30, 1942 as as Major und Kommodore of the Jagdgeschwader 77 “Herz As” after achieving 150 aerial victories. He also earned Gemeinsames Flugzeugfuhrer-Beobachter Abzeichen mit Brillianten.

Read more about Gordon Gollob (Wikipedia).

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.

Otto Ites – Kommandant of “U-94”

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Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Otto Ites. Käpitanleutnant Otto Ites (05.02.1918 in Norden † 02.02.1982 in Norden) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on March 28, 1942 as Oberleutnant zur See und Kommandant of Uboot “U-94”.

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.

Adalbert Schnee – Kommandant of “U-201” (Eichenlaub)

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Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Adalbert Schnee. Korvettenkäpitan Adalbert Schnee (31.12.1913 in Berlin † 04.11.1982 in Hamburg) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on August 30, 1941 as Oberleutnant zur See und Kommandant of Uboot “U-201” and the Eichenlaub on July 15, 1942 as Kapitänleutnant und Kommandant of Uboot “U-201”.

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 Krebs – Flak-Regiment 11

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Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Erich Krebs. Hauptmann Erich Krebs (06.07.1912 in Angerburg † 03.05.1993 in Oldenburg) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on February 14, 1942 as Hauptmann und Chef of the 1. Batterie/ Flak-Regiment 11.

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.

Hellmut Rohweder – Leitender Ingenieur of “U-514”

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Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Hellmut Rohweder. Korvettenkäpitan Hellmut Rohweder (17.01.1914 in Hagen † 09.02.2008 in Flintbek-Kiel) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on November 14, 1943 as Kapitänleutnant und Leitender Ingenieur of Uboot “U-514”.

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.

Robert Gysae – Kommandant of “U-98” & “U-177” (Eichenlaub)

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Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Robert Gysae. Korvettenkäpitan Robert Gysae (04.01.1911 in Berlin-Charlottenburg † 28.04.1989 in Wilhelmshafen) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on December 31, 1941 as Kapitänleutnant und Kommandant of Uboot “U-98” and the Eichenlaub on May 31, 1943 as Kapitänleutnant und Kommandant of Uboot “U-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.

Robert Gysae – Kommandant of “U-98” & “U-177” (Eichenlaub)

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Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Robert Gysae. Korvettenkäpitan Robert Gysae (04.01.1911 in Berlin-Charlottenburg † 28.04.1989 in Wilhelmshafen) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on December 31, 1941 as Kapitänleutnant und Kommandant of Uboot “U-98” and the Eichenlaub on May 31, 1943 as Kapitänleutnant und Kommandant of Uboot “U-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.

Karl-Heinz Moehle – Kommandant of “U-123”

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Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Karl-Heinz Moehle. Korvettenkäpitan Karl-Heinz Moehle (31.07.1910 in Norden, Hannover † 27.11.1996 in Ahrensburg) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on February 26, 1941 as Kapitänleutnant und Kommandant of Uboot “U-123”.

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 Christiansen – Schnellboot “S-101” & 1. Schnellbootsflotille (Eichenlaub)

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Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Georg Christiansen. Korvettenkapitän Georg Christiansen (21.10.1914 † 14.06.1997) who earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on May 8, 1941 as Oberleutnant zur See u. Kommandant of the Schnellboot S-101 and the Eichenlaub on Novembre 13, 1943 as Korvettenkapitän und Chef of the 1. Schnellbootsflotille.

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.

Helmut Schmischke – Pionier-Bataillon 36 (36.Inf.Div.)

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Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Helmut Schmischke. Hauptmann Helmut Schmischke (30.09.1915 in Wanne-Eickel † 18.06.1999 in Bad Soden) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on July 22, 1943 as Hauptmann und Kommandeur of the Pionier-Bataillon 36 of the 36. 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.

Otto Dessloch – II. Flak-Korps & Luftflotte 4 (Eichenlaub)

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Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Otto Dessloch. Generaloberst Otto Dessloch (11.06.1889 in Bamberg † 13.05.1977 in München) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on June 24, 1940 as Generalmajor und Kommandierender General of the II. Flak–Korps and the Eichenlaub on May 10, 1944 as Generaloberst und Oberbefehlshaber of the Luftflotte 4. Inkt has faded largely.

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.