Archive of Sold Items
Liederbuch Reichsarbeitsdienst – Singend wollen wir marschieren
€10,00Original Liederbuch (Songbook) of the Reichsarbeidsdienst “Singend wollen wir marschieren”. Complete but in used condition. Condition as seen.
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.
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.
Paul-Albert Kausch – SS-Panzer-Regiment 11 “Hermann von Salza” (Eichenlaub, Battle of Berlin)
€75,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Paul-Albert Kausch. SS-Obersturmbannführer Paul-Albert Kausch (03.03.1911 in Jädersdorf † 27.10.2001 in Ingelheim) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on August 23, 1944 as SS-Obersturmbannführer und Kommandeur of the SS-Panzer-Abteilung 11 “Hermann von Salza” and the Eichenlaub on April 23, 1945 as SS-Obersturmbannführer und Kommandeur of the SS-Panzer-Regiment 11 “Hermann von Salza” of the 11. SS-Freiwilligen-Panzergrenadier-Division “Nordland“. Condition as seen. Postcardsize.
Oakleaves: Awarded for his leadership of the SS-Panzer-Regiment 11 during the final battles around Berlin. In the fighting east of and inside the city the unit destroyed 487 enemy tanks and was the backbone of many defensive battles, such as that on the 18.04.1945 west of Reichenberg (6 km north of Buckow). Here, out of a force of 70 Soviet tanks attacking from the Ringenwalde area, 50 were destroyed.
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.
Nikolaus von Falkenkorst – XXI. Armeekorps – Norway (Wartime Signed)
€125,00Original Wartime Signature on a Postcard of Generaloberst Nikolaus von Falkenhorst (17 January 1885 † 18 June 1968) was a senior commander in the German Army, best known for leading the successful invasion and occupation of Norway (Weserübung) in 1940. He served as Kommandierender General of XXI. Armeekorps during the campaign and later as Oberbefehlshaber in Norwegen.
Awards and Decorations
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Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross – 30 April 1940, as General der Infanterie und Kommandierender General of XXI. Armeekorps.
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German Cross in Silver (Deutsches Kreuz in Silber) – 20 January 1945.
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Iron Cross (1914) 1st and 2nd Class, Clasp to the Iron Cross (1939), and various long service and campaign awards.
Ritterkreuz Citation (excerpt):
“…With unstoppable forward drive, German troops have established a land connection between Oslo and Trondheim. Thus the Allied aim to bring us to our knees through an occupation of Norway has now definitively failed… As a sign of this appreciation I am awarding the Knight’s Cross to the Supreme Commander in Norway, General von Falkenhorst.”
Item Details
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Original wartime signature of Generaloberst Nikolaus von Falkenhorst.
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Signed on a wartime postcard.
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Size: standard postcard format.
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Condition: As seen – period ink signature on postcard stock.
Collector’s Note
Nikolaus von Falkenhorst was one of the most significant German commanders of the Norwegian campaign, directly tied to Hitler’s strategic success in Scandinavia. His Knight’s Cross award citation was widely publicized as a propaganda tool. Original autographs of Falkenhorst on wartime postcards are sought-after, especially given his role as Oberbefehlshaber Norwegen and his later postwar trial and imprisonment.
Ritterkreuz for: “…With unstoppable forward drive, German troops have established a land connection between Oslo and Trondheim. Thus the Allied aim to bring us to our knees through an occupation of Norway has now definitively failed. Units of the Heer, Kriegsmarine and Luftwaffe have brought us this victory through exemplary cooperation, a victory which is a testament to the audacity of our young German Wehrmacht… Through me the nation speaks its’ thanks. As a sign of this appreciation I am awarding the Knight’s Cross to the Supreme Commander in Norway, General von Falkenhorst.”
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.
Rudolf Sandig – SS-Panzer-Grenadier-Regiment 2 “LSSAH”
€0,01Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Rudolf Sandig. SS-Obersturmbannführer Rudolf Sandig (11.09.1911 † 11.08.1994) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on May 5, 1943 as SS-Sturmbannführer und Kommandeur of the II. Bataillon/ SS-Panzer-Grenadier-Regiment 2 “LSSAH” of the 1. SS-Panzer-Division “LSSAH“. Condition as seen. Bit smaller as Postcardsize.
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.
KIA WWII Medic’s Soldbuch & Award Docs – KIA April 1945 – Marine-Schützen-Bataillon 123!
€0,01This historically significant German WWII Soldbuch group belonged to a combat medic who served on the Eastern Front until his death in April 1945 during the final battles in East Prussia.
The soldier served with multiple infantry and territorial defense units before being assigned to Sicherungs-Regiment 34 and later Sicherungs-Regiment 45, both of which saw heavy combat during the Soviet offensives in Lithuania. During this period, he was credited with four assault days and four close-combat days and was wounded in action.
He later fought in the Memel area before being transferred near the end of the war to Marine-Schützen-Bataillon 123, the final unit recorded in his Soldbuch.
In April 1945, this unit was encircled and destroyed in the Samland Pocket in East Prussia. Following the launch of the Soviet Samland Offensive on 13 April 1945, German forces in the region were annihilated after intense fighting.
The medic was killed in action on 15 April 1945 in a forest near Kobbelbude, while defending the area against Soviet troops to allow fleeing civilians to escape. His Soldbuch, along with the enclosed ownership certificates, was likely returned to his family via one of the final evacuation ships transporting troops and civilians from the area.
Awards Included
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War Merit Cross, 2nd Class (KVK II)
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Infantry Assault Badge, Silver (ISA)
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Wound Badge, Black (VWA)
Condition & Contents
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Original Soldbuch, fully complete
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Period photograph of the soldier in uniform
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No denazification
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Award documents for KVK II, ISA Silver, and Wound Badge
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Original list documenting close-combat and assault engagements
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All documents present and matching – 100% complete group
This is a rare, combat-related medic Soldbuch group with exceptional late-war Eastern Front history, directly tied to the final battles in East Prussia and the humanitarian defense of civilians during the war’s closing days. A highly desirable and well-documented piece for the advanced WWII collector or militaria historian.
Book with 8x Signatures of SS-Panzer-Regiment 1 “LSSAH” Soldiers
€195,00Book of Ralf Tiemann – Chronicle of the 7. Panzer-Kompanie 1. SS-Panzer-Division Leibstandarte which was signed 8x times by Rudolf von Ribbentrop, Ernst Philipp, Rudolf Hoffrichter, Wolfgang Müller-Zantop, Ulrich Felden, Gerhard Stiller, Hans Siptrott and Horst Borgsmüller. All served with the 7. Kompanie!
Wilhelm Mohnke – 12. SS-Panzer-Division “Hitlerjugend” & Battle of Berlin
€0,01Original Scarce Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Wilhelm Mohnke. SS-Brigadeführer Wilhelm Mohnke (15.03.1911- 06.08.2001) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes as SS-Obersturmbannführer und Kommandeur of SS-Panzer-Grenadier-Regiment 26 of the 12. SS-Panzer-Division “Hitlerjugend”. Postcardsize. Condition as seen.
Mohnke was one of the original members of the SS-Staff Guard (Stabswache) “Berlin” formed in March 1933. From those ranks, Mohnke rose to become one of Adolf Hitler’s last remaining generals. He joined the Nazi Party in September 1931. With the SS Division Leibstandarte, Mohnke participated in the fighting in France, Poland and the Balkans. He was appointed to command a regiment in the SS Division Hitlerjugend in 1943. He led the unit in the Battle for Caen, receiving the Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross on 11 July 1944. Mohnke was given command of his original division, the Leibstandarte, during the Battle of the Bulge in December 1944. During the Battle of Berlin, Mohnke commanded the Kampfgruppe Mohnke and was charged with defending the Berlin government district, including the Reich Chancellery and the Reichstag. He was investigated after the war for war crimes, including allegations that he was responsible for the murder of prisoners in France in 1940, Normandy in June 1944 and Belgium in December 1944.
Martin Gross – SS-Panzer-Regiment “LSSAH” & “Hitlerjugend”
€0,01Original Scarce Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Martin Groß. SS-Obersturmbannführer Martin Groß (15.04.1911 † 01.03.1984) earned the Ritterkreuz on July 22, 1943 as SS-Sturmbannführer und Kommandeur of the II. Abteilung/ SS-Panzer-Regiment 1 of the 1. SS-Panzer-Division “LSSAH”. He was also the last Commander of the SS-Panzer-Regiment 12 “Hitlerjugend”. Postcardsize. Condition as seen.
Ritterkreuz Awarded for: “On the 12.07.1943 the II./SS-Panzer-Regiment 1 was attached to the 2. Panzer-Grenadier-Regiment LSSAH, and was on standby just behind the forward infantry positions in the area around Hill 252.2 and the railway line about 2.5 km southeast of Prokhorovka.
At around 08:15 on that day about 150 enemy tanks (mostly T-34s) suddenly broke through the friendly infantry security. They stormed into the Panzer assembly area along a narrow front with great speed and all weapons firing. SS-Sturmbannführer Groß was swift to organize friendly resistance, and did so with such skill that the enemy tanks were surrounded on three sides. He himself fought in the middle of his troops, firing in every direction. Through his courageous example he inspired his entire Abteilung to fight, and in a tank battle that lasted about three hours it destroyed about 90 enemy tanks. The remainder were mostly knocked out in close combat or by friendly artillery. Friendly Panzer losses were minimal.”
Tony van Dyck – Legion “Flandern”, “Langemarck” & Algemeene-SS Vlaanderen
€150,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Antoon “Tony” van Dyck. SS-Obersturmührer Tony van Dyck (27.03.1922 Berchem † 19.12.2009 Boechout) served with the 1. Kompanie/ SS-Freiwilligen-Legion “Flandern”, became the Leader of the Algemeene-SS Vlaanderen (1. Standaard van de Germaansche SS) and eventually served with the 27. SS-Freiwilligen-Grenadier-Division “Langemarck”. Large size, bit smaller than A4 size!
This is my last one! He’s highly sought after!
Watch the documentary of Tony van Dyck:
HISTORIES – Tony Van Dyck, Alleen De Almachtige Zal Oordelen
Albert Frey – SS-Panzer-Grenadier-Regiment 1 “LSSAH” (Eichenlaub)
€85,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Albert Frey. SS-Standartenführer Albert Frey (16.02.1913 † 01.09.2003) earned the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold on November 17, 1941 with SS-Infanterie-Regiment “Leibstandarte-SS Adolf Hitler”, the Ritterkreuz on March 3, 1943 as SS-Sturmbannführer und Kommandeur of the I. Bataillon/ SS-Panzer-Grenadier-Regiment 1 “LSSAH” and the Eichenlaub on December 29, 1943 as SS-Obersturmbannführer und Kommandeur of the SS-Panzer-Grenadier-Regiment 1 of the 1. SS-Panzer-Division “LSSAH“. Signed on the front and reverse! Postcardsize.
Helmut Major – SS-Panzergrenadier-Regiment 1 “LAH”
€35,00Original postwar signature on a postwar photo of Helmut Major. SS-Oberscharführer Helmut Major (08.11.1922 † 23.03.2003) served with the 7. Kompanie/ SS-Panzergrenadier-Regiment 1 of the 1. SS-Panzer-Division “LSSAH”. Earned the EK1 on 1st of August 1944. Postcardsize. Condition as seen.
Heinrich Wilhelm “Willi” Detering – SS-Panzergrenadier-Regiment 2 “LAH”
€35,00Original postwar signature on a postwar photo of Heinrich Wilhelm “Willi” Detering. SS-Oberscharführer Willi Detering (01.04.1921 † 10.07.2001) served with the 7. Kompanie/ SS-Panzergrenadier-Regiment 2 of the 1. SS-Panzer-Division “LSSAH”. Earned the EK2, EK1, ISA, Nahkampfspange in Bronze, VWA Scharz and Silber. He’s the first on the right. Postcardsize. Condition as seen.
2x Award Docs: KVK2X & Ostmedaille (Signature of Freiherr von und zu Gilsa (RK+EL!))
€0,01Original award document set consisting of the Kriegsverdienstkreuz 2. Klasse mit Schwertern & Winterschlacht im Osten certificates including an eveloppe. The soldier served with the Divisions-Naschschubtruppen 216 of the 216. Infanterie-Division. The KVK2 award document was signed by Generalmajor Werner-Albrecht Freiherr von und zu Gilsa (RK+EL, Committed Suicide at the end of the war). Condition as seen.
VWA in Schwarz Award Doc – Schützen-Regiment 2
€35,00Original Verwundatenabzeichen in Schwarz (Wound in Badge Black) award document belonging to a soldier of the Schützen-Regiment 2. Condition as seen.
EK2 Award Doc: Nachrichten-Abteilung 41 (Signed by Carl Hilpert (RK+EL))
€75,00Original award document for the Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse for a soldier serving with the Nachrichten-Abteilung 41. Signed by General Carl Hilpert (earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes mit Eichenlaub, died in 1947 as POW). Condition as seen.
Herbert Hanff (DKIG-Holder of Panzer-Regiment 3) – 2x Photographs & Wehrmacht Service Contract
€85,00Original set of Herbert Hanff, who earned the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold with Panzer-Regiment 3. Consists of 2x photographs and a signed (!) Wehrmacht contract (by him and his cdr.). Condition as seen.
Verwundetenabzeichen in Silber Award Doc (Pz.Gren.Rgt.304, Normandy!)
€150,00Original Verwundetenabzeichen in Silber (Wound Badge in Silver) award certificate for Sanitäts-Unteroffizier Spies who served with the Panzergrenadier-Regiment 304 and was wounded 3x times (!) during the Battle of Normandy in August 1944. Condition as seen.
Photograph & Signature Set of Werner-Albrecht Freiherr von und zu Gilsa (RK+EL, Suicide!)
€0,01Offered here is an original wartime autograph on a photographic portrait of General der Infanterie Werner-Albrecht Freiherr von und zu Gilsa, a distinguished officer whose military career spanned both World War I and World War II.
Included alongside the signed photograph is a separate handwritten note addressed to his nephew, also personally signed by von Gilsa. These two authentic period signatures have been mounted onto a vintage orange archival card, accompanied by a contemporary newspaper clipping, forming a visually compelling, one-of-a-kind display that reflects the character of wartime collecting and remembrance.
The grouping is further enhanced by four original photographs that deepen the story:
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Three portraits of von Gilsa, including a striking World War I–era image, presenting a rare cross-generational perspective of the same man in two global conflicts.
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A graveside photograph honoring his son, a young Luftwaffe pilot killed in action, a solemn testament to the personal cost borne by military families.
General von Gilsa was awarded the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes with Oak Leaves, one of Germany’s highest wartime honors for command leadership and bravery. As the war reached its end, he chose death over capture, taking his own life during the collapse of 1945—a tragic and defining conclusion that lends profound historical gravity and rarity to surviving autographs from this period.
Walter Nowotny – Jagdgeschwader 54 (Diamanten!) (Wartime Signed!)
€0,01Walter Nowotny (7 December 1920 † 8 November 1944) was one of the most celebrated Luftwaffe fighter aces of the Second World War, credited with 258 aerial victories in over 440 combat missions. Serving mainly on the Eastern Front, he became one of the Luftwaffe’s top-scoring aces and later a pioneer of jet fighter operations with Jagdgeschwader 7 “Nowotny”.
Awards and Decorations
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Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross (Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes) – 4 September 1942, as Leutnant and Staffelkapitän of 9./Jagdgeschwader 54 “Grünherz.”
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Oak Leaves (Eichenlaub) – 14 September 1943, as Oberleutnant and Staffelkapitän of 1./Jagdgeschwader 54.
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Swords (Schwerter) – 22 September 1943, as Oberleutnant and Staffelkapitän of 1./Jagdgeschwader 54.
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Diamonds (Brillanten) – 19 October 1943, as Hauptmann and Gruppenkommandeur of I./Jagdgeschwader 54.
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Iron Cross (1939) 1st and 2nd Class, Front Flying Clasp in Gold, and other Luftwaffe awards.
Item Details
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Original wartime signature of Major Walter Nowotny.
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Provenance: From the large personal collection of HJ boy Ernst Fritzsche, who collected wartime autographs and correspondence during the period.
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Condition: Very good; light age-related wear and handling marks. Signature remains bold and clearly legible.
Collector’s Note
Major Walter Nowotny remains one of the most renowned Luftwaffe aces of the war and an early jet pilot pioneer. His Knight’s Cross with Oak Leaves, Swords, and Diamonds marks him among the most highly decorated fighter pilots in history. Authentic wartime-signed postcards are exceptionally scarce and highly prized by collectors, especially with documented provenance.
Karl-Friedrich Merten – Watch Officer “U-38” & Kommandant “U-68” (Eichenlaub)
€0,01Original Wartime Signature on a Postcard of Karl-Friedrich Merten. Kapitän zur See Karl-Friedrich Merten (15 August 1905, Posen – 2 May 1993, Waldshut-Tiengen) was one of the Kriegsmarine’s most successful U-boat commanders of the Second World War. Commanding U-68, he conducted five war patrols in the Atlantic, Caribbean, and Indian Oceans, sinking 27 ships for a total of 170,151 GRT. His bold leadership and outstanding combat record earned him the Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves, as well as mention in the official Wehrmachtbericht.
Awards and Decorations
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Wehrmachtbericht Mention – 8 April 1942, for his successes with U-68.
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Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross (Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes) – 13 June 1942, as Korvettenkapitän and Kommandant of U-68.
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Oak Leaves to the Knight’s Cross (Ritterkreuz mit Eichenlaub) – 16 November 1942, as Korvettenkapitän and Kommandant of U-68.
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U-Boat War Badge with Diamonds (U-Boot-Kriegsabzeichen mit Brillanten) – 30 January 1943, as commander of the 26. U-Boat Flotilla.
Career Highlights
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Joined the Reichsmarine in 1926, serving aboard the light cruisers Karlsruhe and Leipzig during Spanish Civil War patrols.
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At the outbreak of WWII, served aboard the battleship Schleswig-Holstein, taking part in the Battle of Westerplatte and the Battle of Hel.
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Transferred to the U-Bootwaffe in 1940; first served as watch officer on U-38.
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Commander of U-68 (1941–42):
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1st Patrol (June–August 1941) – broke into the Atlantic.
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2nd Patrol (Sept–Dec 1941) – 106 days at sea, involved in the rescue of crews of the Atlantis and Python.
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3rd Patrol (Feb–April 1942) – continued successes in the Atlantic.
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4th Patrol (May–July 1942) – heavy successes in Caribbean waters.
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5th Patrol (Aug–Dec 1942) – Indian Ocean operations, culminating in Oak Leaves award.
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Credited with 27 ships sunk (170,151 GRT).
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Commanded the 26th U-Boat Flotilla (Jan 1943) and later the 24th U-Boat Flotilla (March 1943).
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Posted to the Führer Headquarters in February 1945.
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Captured by US forces in May 1945 and released in June 1945.
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Postwar: worked in ship salvage on the Rhine, later entered the shipbuilding industry, and authored memoirs on U-boat warfare.
Item Details
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Original wartime signature of Karl-Friedrich Merten.
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Signed in blue ink on a wartime postcard.
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Condition: Condition as seen, bit faded.
Collector’s Note
Karl-Friedrich Merten ranks among the elite U-boat commanders of WWII, with over 170,000 GRT sunk and the Ritterkreuz mit Eichenlaub to his credit. His leadership during the long-range patrols of U-68 in the Atlantic, Caribbean, and Indian Oceans, combined with his postwar authorship on U-boat warfare, makes his signature a highly sought-after piece for collectors of Kriegsmarine memorabilia.
Theodor Weissenberger – Jagdgeschwader 5 (Schwertern) (Wartime Signed!)
€0,01Theodor Weissenberger (21 December 1914 † 10 June 1950) was a distinguished German Luftwaffe fighter ace during the Second World War, credited with over 200 aerial victories on both the Western and Eastern Fronts. Known for his exceptional skill as a night and day fighter, Weissenberger became one of the highest-scoring aces to survive the war.
Awards and Decorations
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Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross (Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes) – 13 November 1942, as Oberfeldwebel and Flugzeugführer in 10./Jagdgeschwader 5.
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Oak Leaves (Eichenlaub) – 2 June 1944, as Leutnant and Staffelkapitän of 7./Jagdgeschwader 5.
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Swords (Schwerter) – 25 July 1944, as Hauptmann and Gruppenkommandeur of II./Jagdgeschwader 5.
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Iron Cross (1939) 1st and 2nd Class and Front Flying Clasp in Gold.
Item Details
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Original wartime signature of Hauptmann Theodor Weissenberger.
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Signed on a wartime postcard.
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Provenance: From the large personal collection of HJ boy Ernst Fritzsche, who collected wartime autographs and correspondence during the period.
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Condition: Very good; minor age toning and light edge wear consistent with period handling. Signature slightly faded.
Collector’s Note
A highly regarded Luftwaffe ace and recipient of the Knight’s Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords, Weissenberger’s autograph on period material is scarce and much sought after by collectors. This signed postcard, with confirmed wartime provenance, represents an authentic and desirable example of Luftwaffe history.
Heinrich Bleichrodt – “U-48” & “U-109” (Eichenlaub) (Wartime Signed)
€0,01Heinrich Bleichrodt (21 October 1909 † 9 January 1977) was a decorated German U-boat commander of the Second World War, serving with distinction during the Battle of the Atlantic. As commander of U-48 and later U-109, Bleichrodt achieved major successes against Allied shipping and became one of the Kriegsmarine’s leading U-boat aces.
Awards and Decorations
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Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross (Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes) – 24 October 1940, as Kapitänleutnant and Kommandant of U-48.
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Oak Leaves (Eichenlaub) – 23 September 1942, as Kapitänleutnant and Kommandant of U-109.
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U-boat War Badge (U-Boots-Kriegsabzeichen).
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Iron Cross (1939) 1st and 2nd Class.
Item Details
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Original wartime signature of Kapitänleutnant Heinrich Bleichrodt.
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Signed on a wartime postcard.
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Provenance: From the large personal collection of HJ boy Ernst Fritzsche, who collected wartime autographs and correspondence during the period.
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Condition: Good; postcard shows light age wear and trimmed edges from period handling. Signature remains bold and well-preserved.
Collector’s Note
Heinrich Bleichrodt ranks among the most successful U-boat commanders of the Kriegsmarine, credited with over 200,000 GRT of enemy shipping sunk. His autograph on wartime material is scarce and highly desirable, especially with traceable period provenance.
Otto von Bülow – Kommandant of “U-404” (Eichenlaub) (Wartime Signed)
€0,01Otto von Bülow (16 October 1911 † 5 January 2006) was a decorated German U-boat commander of World War II, best known for his successful command of U-404 during the Battle of the Atlantic. Under his leadership, U-404 achieved numerous victories against Allied shipping, earning von Bülow high distinction within the Kriegsmarine.
Awards and Decorations
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Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross (Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes) – 20 October 1942, as Kapitänleutnant and Kommandant of U-404.
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Oak Leaves (Eichenlaub) – 26 April 1943, as Kapitänleutnant and Kommandant of U-404.
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U-boat War Badge (U-Boots-Kriegsabzeichen).
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Iron Cross (1939) 1st and 2nd Class.
Item Details
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Original wartime signature of Korvettenkapitän zur See Otto von Bülow.
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Signed on a wartime postcard.
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Provenance: From the large personal collection of HJ boy Ernst Fritzsche, who collected wartime autographs and correspondence during the period.
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Condition: Good; postcard shows minor age wear with trimmed edges from period handling. Signature remains strong and well-preserved.
Collector’s Note
Otto von Bülow was one of the Kriegsmarine’s most successful U-boat commanders, later serving as a naval officer in postwar Germany. His wartime signature is relatively scarce, and examples on period postcards—particularly with traceable provenance—are highly collectible among U-boat and naval history enthusiasts.
Reinhard Hardegen – Commander of U-123 (Eichenlaub) (Wartime Signed!)
€0,01Reinhard Hardegen (18 March 1913 – 9 June 2018) was a decorated German U-boat commander during the Second World War. As commander of U-123, he became the 24th-most-successful German submarine commander of the war, credited with sinking 22 ships totaling 115,656 GRT. Hardegen was a leading figure during Operation Paukenschlag (Drumbeat), the early 1942 U-boat offensive along the U.S. East Coast.
After the war, he spent time as a British prisoner-of-war before returning to civilian life, where he founded a successful oil trading company and later served for over three decades as a member of Bremen’s city council (Bürgerschaft).
Awards and Decorations
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Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross (Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes) – 23 January 1942, as Kapitänleutnant and Kommandant of U-123.
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Oak Leaves (Eichenlaub) – 23 April 1942, as Kapitänleutnant and Kommandant of U-123.
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U-boat War Badge with Diamonds (U-Boots-Kriegsabzeichen mit Brillanten).
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Iron Cross (1939) 1st and 2nd Class and Front Clasp in Bronze.
Item Details
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Original wartime signature of Korvettenkapitän Reinhard Hardegen.
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Signed on a wartime postcard featuring his portrait.
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Provenance: From the large personal collection of HJ boy Ernst Fritzsche, who collected wartime autographs and correspondence during the period.
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Condition: Very good; postcard shows minor age-related wear, with a crisp and clear signature.
Collector’s Note
Reinhard Hardegen was among the Kriegsmarine’s most renowned U-boat commanders and one of the few to live into the 21st century. His wartime signature on an original postcard is scarce and highly collectible, particularly with known period provenance.
Werner Schröer – Jadgeschwader 27 & 300 (Schwertern) (Wartime Signed)
€0,01Werner Schröer (12 February 1918 † 10 February 1985) was a distinguished Luftwaffe fighter ace of the Second World War, credited with over 100 aerial victories, many achieved in the North African campaign. He served under and alongside several of Germany’s most famous fighter leaders, including Hans-Joachim Marseille, and later commanded Jagdgeschwader 27.
Awards and Decorations
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Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross (Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes) – 21 July 1941, as Oberfeldwebel and Flugzeugführer in 1./Jagdgeschwader 27.
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Oak Leaves (Eichenlaub) – 23 June 1942, as Leutnant and Staffelkapitän of 8./Jagdgeschwader 27.
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Swords (Schwerter) – 19 August 1944, as Major and Geschwaderkommodore of Jagdgeschwader 300.
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Iron Cross (1939) 1st and 2nd Class, Front Flying Clasp in Gold, and other Luftwaffe decorations.
Item Details
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Original wartime signature of Major Werner Schröer.
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Provenance: From the large personal collection of HJ boy Ernst Fritzsche, who collected wartime autographs and correspondence during the period.
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Condition: Very good; light age wear consistent with the period. Signature remains bold and well-preserved.
Collector’s Note
Werner Schröer was one of the Luftwaffe’s leading aces of the North African and Mediterranean theatres. His Knight’s Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords places him among the elite fighter pilots of the war. Authentic wartime-signed examples of Schröer’s autograph are highly desirable, particularly on original postcards with traceable provenance.
Scarce Panzerkampfabzeichen in Bronze Award Doc – “Hohenstaufen” Division (Signed by Woith, KIA in Normandy!)
€0,01Original Scarce and beautiful award document for the Panzerkampfabzeichen in Bronze of SS-Oberpionier Jensen who served with the 16. Kompanie/ SS-Panzergrenadier-Regiment 19 of the 9. SS-Panzer-Division “Hohenstaufen”. Awarded on May 17th, 1944 just before the Normandy Campaign. Signed by SS-Obersturmbannführer Hans Joachim Woith who was Killed in Action on June 30th, 1944 in Normandy. Comes with several letters of him. Condition as seen!
Erich von Manstein Signed Postcard & Personal Dedication Card
€0,01A remarkable and highly desirable authentic autograph grouping from one of Germany’s most significant military commanders of the Second World War:
Generalfeldmarschall Erich von Manstein
This lot includes:
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Original postcard, signed by Manstein in ink. Visible but faded.
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Period personal dedication card bearing his printed name/title and a handwritten personal inscription, also signed in ink
HISTORICAL IMPORTANCE
Erich von Manstein is widely regarded as one of the most capable and studied strategists of WWII, commander of major operations including campaigns in France, Crimea, and the Eastern Front. Signed portrait photos of Manstein, especially when paired with a personally inscribed period card, are scarce and increasingly difficult to source.
This set represents a premium-tier militaria collectible, ideal for serious historians, autograph specialists, and high-end WWII German command collectors.
CONDITION
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Clear period aging and patina
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No restoration, repairs, or modern alterations
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Signature remains visible and legible
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Photo retains original contrast and detail
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Card shows natural toning consistent with original wartime paper
RARITY
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Original WWII era signed portrait
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Accompanied by a second signed personal inscription card
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Not a reproduction – not a facsimile
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High historical and display value
Such a paired autograph set is considered very uncommon, offering superior value compared to standalone signatures.
A visually striking and historically important autograph pair from Generalfeldmarschall Erich von Manstein, consisting of a personally signed portrait photo and a second period card carrying his handwritten dedication and ink signature. A prestigious addition to any advanced collection.
Photograph of Untersturmführer with Totenkopf Collar Tab
€100,00Original photograph of a SS-Untersturmführer (CO) wearing a Totenkopf collar tab and various awards. Postcardsize. Condition as seen.
Studioportrait of NCO “LSSAH” Spieß in Panzer Uniform (!)
€110,00Original Studioportrait of a “LSSAH” NCO at the rank of SS-Hauptscharführer with “Spieß” tresse, wearing a Panzer wrapper; several awards and the “Adolf Hitler” Cufftitle! Together with his wife. Top portrait. Postcardsize.
Studioportrait of 2x SD (Sicherheitsdienst) Personnel
€75,00Original Studioportrait of 2x SD (Sicherheitsdienst) Personnel. Postcardsize. Condition as seen.
Wound Badge in Black L/16 Stickpin
€30,00Original miniature Wound Badge in Black Stickpin. Maker marked L/16. Condition as seen.
Miniature EK1, EK2 and VWA Schwarz Stickpin
€40,00Original Miniature EK1, EK2 and VWA Schwarz Stickpin. Condition as seen.
“SA Treffen Braunschweig 17/18. Oktober 1931” Badge
€150,00Original SA (Sturmabteilung) “SA Treffen Braunschweig 17/18. Oktober 1931” Badge. Condition as seen.
Lufthansa over the Equator Pin
€25,00Original Lufthansa over the Equator Pin, made by Deumer. Condition as seen.
“Der Stahlhelm” Membership Badge
€15,00Original “Der Stahlhelm” Membership Badge. Condition as seen.
“Der Stahlhelm” Membership Badge
€15,00Original “Der Stahlhelm” Membership Badge. Condition as seen.
Photograph Award Ceremony with Close Combat Clasps and Knight’s Cross Recipient
€75,00Original World War II period photograph showing a group of German soldiers assembled in a field during what appears to be an award or recognition ceremony. Several soldiers are clearly wearing the Nahkampfspange (Close Combat Clasp), indicating intensive frontline combat experience. One soldier is visibly wearing the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes (Knight’s Cross).
Based on the uniforms, equipment, and the strong presence of Close Combat Clasps, the unit is most likely a Panzergrenadier formation, although no unit markings are visible that would allow definitive identification. The informal outdoor setting suggests a frontline or near-front award presentation rather than a rear-area ceremony.
Details:
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Original wartime photograph
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Depicts multiple Nahkampfspange recipients
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One Knight’s Cross wearer visible
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Outdoor / field ceremony setting
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Likely Panzergrenadier unit (attributed, not guaranteed)
Condition:
Good original condition, with normal age-related wear consistent with period photographs. Image remains clear and well-defined.
KIA Wehrpass Panzer-Regiment 3 with Letter
€155,00Original World War II Wehrpass issued to Gefreiter Anton Sippl, documenting armored service with Panzer-Regiment 3 of the 2. Panzer-Division.
Sippl initially served with the 6. Kompanie / Panzer-Regiment 3 and was later assigned to the Stabskompanie II./Panzer-Regiment 3. The Wehrpass records that he was killed in action on 18 April 1942. Shortly before his death, he was awarded the Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz on 22 March 1942, reflecting combat injury sustained during operations.
Awards recorded:
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Wound Badge in Black (Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz) – 22 March 1942
Included with the Wehrpass:
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Original letter from his commanding officer relating to Sippl’s death
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Typed English translation of the letter
Condition:
Original wartime document in good condition for age, with expected handling wear and light toning. Entries are legible. The accompanying letter shows normal age-related wear.
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Named Wehrpass with clear Panzer unit attribution
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Documented KIA with exact date
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Desirable association with Panzer-Regiment 3 / 2. Panzer-Division
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CO death notification letter adds strong historical context and provenance
A compelling and historically significant Panzer Wehrpass grouping, well suited for advanced collectors of armored units, KIA-documented soldiers, or 2. Panzer-Division history.
Gerhard Wagner – Konteradmiral der Bundesmarine
€30,00Original postwar signature of Gerhard Wagner (1898–1987), German naval officer and later Konteradmiral of the Bundesmarine, presented on a cardboard display board with an affixed period photograph.
Gerhard Wagner served as a professional naval officer from the Imperial German Navy through the Reichsmarine and Kriegsmarine. During the Second World War he held senior staff positions, including Head of the Operations Department of the Seekriegsleitung. He was one of the German representatives involved in the partial surrender negotiations of German forces in Northwest Europe on 4 May 1945. In the postwar period, Wagner contributed to naval historical studies for the U.S. Navy and later played a significant role in the formation of the Bundesmarine, serving as Deputy Inspector of the Navy and holding senior NATO command positions.
Details:
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Authentic postwar handwritten signature
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Signed card mounted on carton board
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Photograph of Gerhard Wagner affixed to the board
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Postwar autograph, not a wartime item
Condition:
Good overall condition. Light age and handling wear consistent with postwar display pieces. Signature is clear and well-preserved.
Studioportrait Luftwaffe Soldier wearing helmet (with decal)
€20,00Original Luftwaffe studioportrait of a soldier wearing a helmet with decal. Postcardsize. Condition as seen.
Studioportrait of Luftwaffe soldier wearing the Narvik shield!
€0,01Original Studioportrait of a Luftwaffe soldier wearing the rare Narvik shield on his uniform! Rare shield to be seen worn. Postcardsize. Condition as seen.
Wehrpass Panzer-Regiment 3 & 39 (EK2 in Poland ’39! WIA 1940)
€375,00Original Wehrpass of Gefreiter Stoltz who served with the Panzer-Regiment 3 during the Polish Campaign and West Campaign, until he got wounded in France. Afterwards he served with Panzer-Regiment 39. He earned the Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse on November 3, 1939 and the Panzerkampfabzeichen and Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz.