Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Günter Halm. Leutnant Günter Halm (27.08.1922 † 26.09.2017) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzeson July 29, 1942 as Grenadier undRichtschütze in the Pakzug of the Regimentsstabskompanie/ Panzergrenadier-Regiment 104 of the 15. Panzer-Division. Condition as seen. Large A5 size.
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.”
Original Waffen-SS Wehrpass of SS-Unterscharführer Bande, who served with the 5. Kompanie/ SS-Polizei-Regiment 5 until he got wounded on January 1, 1941. Then several Genesung (Recovery) and Ersatz (Reserve) units before ending with the 3. Batterie/ SS-Flak-Abteilung 10 of the 10. SS-Panzer-Division "Frundsberg". Took part in several Lehrgänge (Courses) most interestingly as a 88 cm Geschützführerlehrang (Gun leader of a 8,8cm). He most likely took part in the division's first battles in Ukraine in April 1944. Afterwards, the unit was transferred to the west, where it fought the Allies in France during the Battle of Normandy and later at Arnhem during Operation Market Garden. The division was moved to Pomerania, then fought south east of Berlin in the Lusatian area until the end of the war. Complete with all pages and photo. Condition as seen.
Page 26: Signature of SS-Hauptsturmführer Hans Frölich (served with the LSSAH and 3./ SS-Flak-Abt. 10)
Page 35: Interesting Hilversum stamp.
Original Set of Gefreiter Wensing which consists of his Wehrpass and Cover, an award document, death letter and another letter send by the WMA to the family. Gefreiter Wensing served with the Panzer-Aufklärungs-Abteilung 57 and afterwards with the Kradschützen-Bataillon 6 of the 6. Panzer-Division. He was decorated with the Ostmedaille, Panzerkampfabzeichen in Bronze and Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse. The award document for the EK2 is included. Condition as seen.
Original Wehrmacht Soldbuch (Paybook) of Unteroffizier Schulz, who served Grenadier-Regiment 72 and Grenadier-Regiment 42 of the Sudetendeutsche 46. Infanterie-Division. Interesting entries made in 1945, near the end of the war! He was promoted on March 12, 1945 to Unteroffizier (NCO) and decorated with the Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse on March 1, 1945 for actions in Hungary! He was previously decorated with the Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz in October 1943. Complete with all pages and photo. Condition as seen.
Original Organisation TodtDienstbuch (ID) of Haupttruppführer Banholzer who served with Organisation Todt - Einsatzgruppe West - Biskaya as Bauleiter (Build leader). Interestingly, he served here from March 11943 until end of July 1944 (so even after the Normandy invasion). He was equipped with the Pistole Astra in May 1944 and was authorized to wear the "Org. Todt" Armband and weapon. Complete with all pages and photo. Condition as seen.
Original Luftwaffe (Air Force) Frontflugspange für Aufklärer in Silber (Front Flying Clasp for Reconnaissance in Silver), unmarked but attributed to be manufactured by C.E. Juncker, Berlin. Tombac construction with soldered on set-up and riveted nickel silver device. Early made piece with beautiful patina and textbook Juncker. Clasp is in very good condition, no repairs or damages to be seen. Condition as seen.
Original Luftwaffe (Air Force) Frontflugspange für Kampfflieger in Silber (Front Flying Clasp for Bombers in Silver), unmarked but attributed to be manufactured by C.E. Juncker, Berlin. Tombac construction with soldered on set-up and riveted nickel silver bomb device. Early made piece with beautiful patina. No repairs or damages to be seen. Condition as seen.
Original 3x Award documents of a Kriegsmarine Matrosenobergefreiter Fehling, who served in the Atlantic Coast and North Sea under the 2. Sicherungs-Division and Sicherung West. During his service, he earned the:
Kriegsabzeichen für Minensuch-, Ubootsjagd- umd Sicherungsverbände, signed by Kapitän zur See und Führer der 2. Sicherungs-Division Heinrich Bramesfeld (DKIG+RK).
Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse, earned on March 29, 1943. Signed by Kapitän zur See Winfried Hagen (DKIG).
Eisernes Kreuz 1. Klasse, earned on September 26, 1944. Signed by Konteradmiral E.A. Breuning (DKIG).
Condition as seen. Beautiful set of a Kriegsmarine sailor serving on the Western Front, especially earning in the EK1 in the North Sea after the Normandy campaigns!
Original Wehrmacht (Heer) studioportrait of a soldier wearing awards (Infanterie-Sturmabzeichen & Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz). Postcardsize. Condition as seen.
Original Wehrmacht (Heer) studioportrait of a NCO wearing awards (Allgemeines-Sturmabzeichen, Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz and ribbons). Postcardsize. Condition as seen.
Original Award Document & Promotion Certificates of Hauptmann Karl Schäfer, who was the Kommandeur of Pionier-Bataillon 342 of the 342. Infanterie-Division, he also served with the Pionier-Bataillon 744 and Stab/ Pionier-Regiment 617. Awards documents include:
Eisernes Kreuz 1. Klasse, earned on July 21, 1941. Signed by Generalleutnant Maximilian de Angelis (RK+EL).
Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse, earned on May 30, 1940. Signed by General der Infanterie Joachim von Kortzfleisch (20 July Plot!).
Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz, signed by the Divisionskommandeur Generalmajor Heinrich Nickel (RK+EL).
Winterschlacht im Osten 1941/42
Krimschild (A4 size!)
Medaille zur Erinnerung an den 13. März 1938
Dienstauszeichnung IV. Klasse
Several promotion certificates included, the certificatie to Hauptmann was handsigned by von Brauchitsch!
Original complete set of one person which includes his WH Festungsbau Dienstbuch (seems he served with the Festungs-Nachrichten-Stab 14), Award document for the Deutsches Schutzwall-Ehrenzeichen with enveloppe and letter plus the award, cellophane + pouch (marked Hermann Wernstein, Jena-Löbstedt)! Condition as seen.
Original Wehrmacht (Heer) studioportrait of a soldier wearing awards (Infanterie-Sturmabzeichen & Verwundetenabzeichen). Postcardsize. He died of his wounds during the war, as written on reverse. Condition as seen.
Original Wehrmacht (Heer) studioportrait of a soldier wearing awards (Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz) and Schutzenschnür (Lanyard). Postcardsize. Condition as seen.
Original Wehrmacht (Heer) studioportrait of an Officer wearing awards (Eisernes Kreuz 1. Klasse & Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz). Note also the embroided wreath on his cap. Postcardsize. Condition as seen.
Original Award Document Set of Wachtmeister Möschwitzer, who served with the 2. Batterie/ Sturmgeschütz-Brigade 191 and Artillerie-Regiment 256. Awards document present are:
Original Soldbuch of Oberfeldwebel u. Fahnenjunker d.R. Ludwig Contier, who served with the Infanterie-Regiment 685, Feldkommandantur 1007, Kriegswehrmachtgefängnis Verona and Divisions-Nachschubsführer 3 before ending with the Kraftfahr-Ersatz-Abteilung 23. I largely suspect that either with this unit he was thrown into combat late war or ended up with unit on the front shortly before his death and was not noted in the soldbuch, because he was Killed in Action on April 3, 1945 and is buried in Ibbenbüren-Riesenbecker Berg. He was decorated with the Eisernes Kreuz 2. and 1. Klasse (1914)Frontkämpferkreuz and during World War 2 the Spange zum Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse. Complete with photo. Condition as seen.
Original Wehrpass of Unteroffizier Trinkl, who was born on June 2, 1914 in Augsburg. He served with the Infanterie-Regiment 63, Infanterie-Regiment 128 and eventually the 9. (MG) Kompanie/Gebirgsjäger-Regiment 218. He earned the Medaille zur Erinnerung an den 13. März 1938 and Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse (30.8.41). He was Killed in Action on August 18, 1943 in Kiestinki, Nordfinnland. Complete with photo. Condition as seen.
Original award document set of Obergefreiter Niedballa, who served with the Fallschirm-Aufklärungs-Abteilung 12 (had their HQ at or near Villebaudon in July 1944) and fought in Normandy.
Award documents include:
the Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse, earned on August 28, 1944, signed by General der FallschirmtruppeMeindl
the Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz for his third wound on August 13, 1944, signed by Oberstleutnant Wilhelm Härder (DKIG)
