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Luftwaffe Ritterkreuzträger Soldbuch Grouping to Major Theodor Rossiwall – Spanish Civil War Veteran, Fighter Ace & Knight’s Cross Holder
€3.950,00Exceptional and highly researchable original wartime Luftwaffe Soldbuch grouping belonging to Theodor Rossiwall (12 October 1915 – 11 July 1979), highly decorated Luftwaffe fighter ace, combat pilot, and recipient of the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes.
Rossiwall claimed a total of 19 aerial victories in over 400 combat missions, including 2 victories during the Spanish Civil War while serving with the famous Condor Legion. He is additionally associated with the aerial combat on 20 April 1941 during which RAF top ace Pat Marmaduke Pattle was shot down over Greece/Crete, with Rossiwall and Sophus Baagoe both credited with claims during the engagement.
Born in Vienna, Rossiwall originally joined the Austrian Air Force before being transferred into the Luftwaffe following the Anschluss in 1938. He later served with Jagdgruppe 88 during the Spanish Civil War, where he flew combat missions against Republican forces and achieved two confirmed aerial victories, including a Polikarpov I-16 near Reus on 20 December 1938.
On 1 July 1939, Rossiwall transferred to Zerstörergeschwader 26 (ZG 26). During the Second World War he served extensively as a Bf 110 Zerstörer pilot and Staffelkapitän, later commanding larger formations. Following the loss and capture of Eberhard von Trützschler-d’Elsa in May 1940, Rossiwall assumed command within 5./ZG 26 during the Western Campaign. During the Dunkirk operations of May 1940 he reportedly led aggressive fighter actions against RAF formations, earning a formidable reputation.
He later fought on the Eastern Front, where he claimed additional aerial victories, before commanding II./Nachtjagdgeschwader 4 from January 1942 onward, achieving further successes as a night fighter commander. By March 1943 he had been promoted to Major and later commanded elements of Nachtjagdgeschwader 101. In August 1943 he became commander of the newly reformed Zerstörergeschwader 76, an anti-bomber formation operating Bf 110 aircraft against Allied heavy bombers. During these operations he claimed several B-17 Flying Fortress bombers destroyed. Rossiwall survived the war and passed away on 11 July 1979.
This grouping contains Rossiwall’s first-issue Soldbuch, complete with his original portrait photograph pasted into the rear section of the document. The Soldbuch is extensively filled with wartime entries, unit stamps, leave entries, medical examinations, equipment issue records, and award entries. Since no further entries appear after late 1942, it is highly likely Rossiwall later received a second replacement Soldbuch for continued service.
The grouping additionally includes his original Militär-Flugzeugführerschein, wartime photographs, and accompanying related material.
Awards recorded inside the Soldbuch include:
- Dienstauszeichnung IV. Klasse
- Medalla de la Guerra
- Cruz de Guerra
- Spanienkreuz in Gold mit Schwertern
- Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse
- Eisernes Kreuz 1. Klasse
- Ehrenpokal für besondere Leistungen im Luftkrieg
- Frontflugspange in Silber – awarded 25.3.1941
- Verwundetenabzeichen in Bronze – awarded 18.5.1941
- Frontflugspange in Gold – awarded 23.6.1941
- Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes – awarded 6.8.1941
- Tapferkeitsabzeichen IV. Klasse, 1. Stufe – awarded 27.4.1942
The Soldbuch itself shows extensive honest wartime wear and service use throughout, with period aging, handling wear, field usage, and numerous official stamps and signatures consistent with active frontline Luftwaffe service.
An exceptional and historically important Luftwaffe fighter ace and Ritterkreuzträger grouping with outstanding research potential, especially desirable due to Rossiwall’s documented Spanish Civil War service, Knight’s Cross award, Ehrenpokal, extensive combat career, and connection to some of the Luftwaffe’s best-known operational units.
Condition as seen.
Soldbuch & Award Docs Grouping – Bau-Abteilung & 70. Infanterie-Division Walcheren / Scheldt
€495,00Rare and historically compelling original WWII German Wehrmacht Soldbuch and award document grouping belonging to Otto Hesse, later serving with Pionier-Kompanie 170 of the 70. Infanterie-Division, a unit heavily engaged during the desperate fighting in the Netherlands and the Scheldt estuary in 1944.
The grouping includes Hesse’s original wartime Soldbuch with portrait photograph, together with multiple award documents and extensive service entries documenting his wartime career from early construction and pioneer formations through late-war combat service.
Included in the grouping:
- Original Soldbuch with photo
- Award document for:
- Kriegsverdienstkreuz 2. Klasse mit Schwertern
- Medaille Winterschlacht im Osten 1941/42 (Ostmedaille)
- Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz
Documented Units Include:
- Baukompanie 214
- Baukolonne (mot.) 214
- Bauabteilung 214
- Reserve-Pionier-Bataillon 9
- Pionier-Kompanie 170 of the 70. Infanterie-Division
A particularly interesting aspect is the late-war service in the Netherlands during the fighting around Walcheren and the Scheldt estuary. The Soldbuch records a wound entry from late October 1944 with diagnosis code 31a, indicating a bullet wound (Schussverletzung), likely sustained during the fierce combat operations against Allied forces in the Netherlands.
An outstanding and highly researchable late-war Wehrmacht grouping with strong Eastern Front and Western Front historical connections.
Heinrich Himmler Pamphlet – “Die Schutzstaffel als antibolschewistische Kampforganisation” (Early SS Ideology 1936, Rare)
€450,00Original pre-war SS publication titled “Die Schutzstaffel als antibolschewistische Kampforganisation” (“The SS as an Anti-Bolshevik Fighting Organization”), authored by Heinrich Himmler and issued in 1936.
Softcover booklet, 31 pages, measuring approximately 19 x 12.5 cm. The publication presents early ideological foundations of the Schutzstaffel (SS), emphasizing its role as a politically driven force positioned against Bolshevism.
Complete example in very good overall condition, with light, age-related wear consistent with pre-war paper items.
A scarce and highly collectible early SS ideological work, seldom encountered on the market.
Note: This item is sold on consignment.
WH Soldbuch to Heeres-Panzerjäger-Abteilung 616 (Jagdpanther Unit) – Ostpreußen 1945
€375,00Original and extensively filled Wehrmacht Soldbuch grouping belonging to Austrian soldier Eduard Zapletal, born 5 October 1913 in Vienna, who ultimately served with the renowned 3. Kompanie/ Heeres-Panzerjäger-Abteilung 616, a late-war heavy tank destroyer battalion equipped with Jagdpanther and Bergepanther vehicles. The 3. Kompanie (detached from the PzJgAbt 616) was the sole company fighting in January 1945 in Ostpreußen with the Jagdpanzer V!
A highly desirable and historically significant late-war Panzerjäger Soldbuch featuring:
- Original portrait photograph in Stug uniform
- Extensive wartime entries, stamps and unit transfers
- Promotion entries up to Panzerwart II
- Multiple interesting weapon issue entries
- Several hospital and recovery entries
- Included Austrian postwar discharge/demobilization document
Documented units include:
- Infanterie-Regiment 462
- Infanterie-Panzerjäger-Ausbildungs-Kompanie 130
- Panzerjäger-Abteilung 46
- Panzerjäger-Kompanie 1192
- schwere Panzerjäger-Abteilung 616 (final combat unit)
The Soldbuch clearly reflects long wartime service from early infantry formations into specialized anti-tank and armored destroyer units during the final phase of the war.
Particularly notable is the final assignment to s.Pz.Jg.Abt. 616, one of the Wehrmacht’s heavy tank destroyer battalions equipped with the formidable Jagdpanther tank destroyer — widely regarded as one of the most effective armored fighting vehicles fielded by Germany during WWII.
The grouping remains in authentic wartime condition with strong field-used character, period wear, staining and extensive handwritten entries throughout. A superb researchable Panzerjäger Soldbuch with excellent display appeal and highly collectible late-war armored-unit associations.
Rare Wehrmacht-Führerschein – Issued to Ritterkreuzträger Hans-Joachim Wagner
€350,00Original Wehrmacht-Führerschein (Zweitschrift) to later Ritterkreuzträger Hans-Joachim Wagner – at the time serving with Feldpostnummer 59869 B (1. Batterie / Sturmgeschütz-Abteilung 261).
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Name: Hans-Joachim Wagner
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Born: 28 December 1913, Neubrandenburg
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Died: 9 June 1985, Kiel
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Rank at issue: Soldat of a Sturmgeschütz unit (later Hauptmann d.R.)
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Document: Wehrmacht driver’s license, Zweitschrift (duplicate), valid only in connection with the Soldbuch
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Dated: 18.08.1944
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Authorisation: Permits him to drive motor vehicles with internal-combustion engines of classes 1–3
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Unit notation: Feldpostnummer 59869/B = 1. Batterie / Sturmgeschütz-Abteilung 261
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Signature: Signed by Major und Kommandeur Fritz Konopka (NOT Gerhard Konopka), as “Hauptmann u. Führer der Brigade”, with clear unit stamp
Wagner later became a decorated assault-gun commander:
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Decoration: Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes, 25.01.1945
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Rank / unit at award: Hauptmann der Reserve, Sturmgeschütz-Brigade 286
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Reason for award (summary): On 5 December 1944, near Pásztó in Hungary, Wagner’s Sturmgeschütze helped stop a Soviet breakthrough to the northwest. His guns knocked out several enemy tanks, forced the remaining tanks and accompanying infantry to break off the attack, and he then rallied fleeing Flak gunners from 18. SS-Panzergrenadier-Division “Horst Wessel”, bringing them back into their positions. With these Flak guns and his assault guns he created a blocking line that held for several days without reinforcement – an action that earned him the Knight’s Cross.
Note: Sold on Commission
Kriegsmarine Soldbuch – Oberbootsmann – EK2, Wound Badge & Minesweeper Badge – Netzsperrflottille Nord (Norway)
€275,00Original Second World War German Kriegsmarine Soldbuch / Personalausweis belonging to Oberbootsmann Georg Rohwer, a Kriegsmarine serviceman who served in several Marine-Flak units and later with the Netzsperrflottille Nord in occupied Norway.
This is a highly detailed and extensively filled Soldbuch with original portrait photograph, numerous Kriegsmarine unit stamps, wartime entries, transfer records, lazarett entries, leave records and award annotations spanning from 1941 through 1945.
Particularly desirable are the documented combat awards recorded inside the Soldbuch:
- Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz (Wound Badge in Black) – September 1944
- Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse (EK2) – October 1944
- Minensucher-Abzeichen (Minesweeper War Badge) – November 1944
The Soldbuch shows service with multiple Kriegsmarine Marine-Flak-Abteilungen, including:
- Marine-Flak-Abteilung 211
- Marine-Flak-Abteilung 251
- Marine-Flak-Abteilung 281
His final wartime service appears connected to the Netzsperrgruppe Nord / Netzsperrflottille Nord, the Kriegsmarine naval barrier and coastal defense flotilla operating along the Norwegian coastline.
The booklet contains:
- Original attached wartime portrait photo
- Numerous Kriegsmarine eagle stamps and Feldpost markings
- Extensive administrative and leave entries
- Lazarett / hospital records
- Equipment and clothing issue pages
- Award entries and promotions
- Strong wartime-used character throughout
Condition is original wartime-used condition with age wear, stains, folds and handling marks consistent with active service use. An excellent and highly displayable Kriegsmarine combat-related Soldbuch with researched award and unit history.
WWII Gebirgsjäger Soldbuch & BWB Award Document – Gebirgsjäger-Regiment 100 Veteran – WIA France 1940 & Private Walther PPK Entry
€275,00Original WWII German Gebirgsjäger Soldbuch grouping belonging to Johann Heckl, born 10 August 1920 in München (Munich), who served with Gebirgsjäger-Regiment 100 during the Second World War.
A highly attractive and researchable mountain troop grouping featuring the soldier’s original Soldbuch, wartime portrait photograph, and an accompanying original Besitz-Zeugnis for the Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz (Black Wound Badge) awarded for wounds received during the 1940 Western Campaign.
The Soldbuch records service with:
- 10. Kompanie / Gebirgsjäger-Regiment 100
- Gebirgsjäger-Ersatz-Bataillon 100
- Additional field and replacement formations
Awards Recorded
- Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz (Black Wound Badge)
- Medaille zur Erinnerung an den 18. März 1938
- Kriegsverdienstkreuz 2. Klasse mit Schwertern – awarded 20 April 1944
Rank Progression
- Jäger
- Obergefreiter
- Oberjäger
One of the most interesting entries in the Soldbuch is the official authorization allowing Heckl to carry his privately owned:
Walther 7.65 mm pistol
Serial number 161763
as an approved personal service sidearm — a highly desirable and relatively uncommon personalized entry for collectors of Wehrmacht and Gebirgsjäger documentation.
The grouping also documents multiple wartime hospitalizations and combat wounds, including:
- Wounding on 5 June 1940
- Hospitalization in April 1945 for a shrapnel wound to the shoulder
Included in the Grouping
- Original Soldbuch
- Original Black Wound Badge award document
- Wartime portrait photograph
The Soldbuch remains untouched and honest, showing clear wartime use, handling wear, and age throughout.
A very displayable and historically rich Gebirgsjäger grouping with strong collector and research appeal, especially due to the combination of:
- Mountain troop service
- 1940 combat wound documentation
- Original wound badge document
- Late-war hospitalization entries
- Privately owned Walther pistol authorization
Wehrpass & Porcelain Medaillon – Panzer Regiment 25 – KIA June 1941 during Operation Barbarossa
€250,00Excellent and highly personal original WWII Wehrpass, Photo and Porcelain token belonging to Johann Knauß, a young German Panzer soldier who served in Panzer-Regiment 25 and was killed in action during the opening days of Operation Barbarossa in June 1941.
The grouping consists of his original Wehrpass with portrait photograph, wartime entries detailing his campaigns in France and the Soviet Union, together with period personal photographs and an interesting Paris souvenir medallion likely acquired during occupation service in France.
Particularly desirable is the clear documentation of his death during the rapid armored advance into Soviet territory in June 1941.
Included in the grouping:
- Original Wehrpass with portrait photograph
- Additional wartime portrait photograph
- Paris occupation souvenir porcelain medallion/token: “Zur Erinnering an den Feldzug in Frankreich / Einnahme von Paris 14. Juni 1940“
Documented Units:
- 1./Panzer-Ersatz-Abteilung 25, Erlangen
- 5./ Panzer-Regiment 25
- Later: 7./ Panzer-Regiment 25
Notable Details:
- Entered Wehrmacht service:
- 1 October 1940
- Participated in:
- Occupation service in France
- Fought during:
- Operation Barbarossa
- Wehrpass records combat actions during the opening invasion battles in the Soviet Union
- Killed near:
- Grodno
- 27 June 1941
- Original red handwritten “gefallen 1941” notation on Wehrpass cover
Recorded Weapons Training Includes:
- Gewehr 98
- Pistole 08
- MG34
- MG37(t)
- KwK 38(t)
- KwK 30
- Maschinenpistole
A very personal early-war Panzer soldier grouping connected to the dramatic opening phase of the German invasion of the Soviet Union.
100% original wartime material.
Soldbuch & Document Grouping to Unteroffizier – Grenadier-Regiment 404 (246. Infanterie-Division) – 4 Awards
€225,00Very interesting and extensive WW2 German Soldbuch grouping belonging to Unteroffizier Fritz Ehrler, born 11 February 1913 in Mannheim. A well-filled Soldbuch with numerous entries, stamps, lazarett stays, combat-related hospitalization records, awards, leave entries and accompanying documents.
The Soldbuch was originally issued to Ehrler as a Gefreiter and later updated to Unteroffizier.
Identified Units
- Infanterie-Regiment 404
- Grenadier-Regiment 404 of the 246. Infanterie-Division
- Grenadier-Ersatz-Bataillon 352
- Replacement/training formations connected to Mannheim and Luxembourg
Awards Recorded
- Kriegsverdienstkreuz 2. klasse mit Schwertern (KVK2) – awarded 26.10.1942
- Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse (EK2) – awarded 2..5.1943
- Ostmedaille (“Winterschlacht im Osten 1941/42”) – entered 4.8.1942
- Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz – entered 8.6.1943
Wounds / Hospitalization
The Soldbuch contains extensive medical and lazarett entries, making this grouping especially interesting for research.
Recorded stays include:
- Reservelazarett Grimma
- Feldlazarett (mot.) 606
- Reserve-Lazarett II Jablonna-Legionowo
- Reservelazarett II Chemnitz – Teillazarett Rabenstein
- Reservelazarett Tauberbischofsheim
- Reservelazarett III Würzburg
- Teillazarett Juliusspital Würzburg
Several medical classifications and transfers are recorded throughout 1942–1945.
Additional Interesting Entries
- Numerous official Wehrmacht and lazarett stamps
- Equipment issue entries
- Leave entries
- Wehrmacht-Marschausweis included
- Additional accompanying wartime and postwar papers/booklets
- Portrait photograph still present inside the Soldbuch
- Waffen and equipment issue pages filled in
- Detailed personal description page complete.
Included
- Original Soldbuch
- Wehrmacht-Marschausweis
- Additional accompanying documents/booklets as shown
A very displayable and researchable original grouping with excellent wartime content, numerous medical/lazarett entries and combat award documentation.
Feldpostcard of Flemish W-SS Volunteer – Firmin van Belle (Murdered while on Leave, SS-Panzer-Regiment 2)
€200,00Original handwritten postcard from SS-Sturmmann Firmin van Belle, who served with the SS-Panzer-Regiment 2 of the 2. SS-Panzer-Division “Das Reich”! He was murdered while on leave at home. Condition as seen.
Wehrpass – Unteroffizier in Kraftfahr-Kp. 222 & Sturmgeschütz-Brigade 300 – KBA in Bronze in March 1945!
€195,00Very interesting and well-filled Wehrpass issued to Wilhelm Hermann Friedrich Schulze, born 7 February 1911 in Westerhof/Osterode, documenting continuous Heer service from 1940 through the final days of the war, including service on the Eastern Front and attachment to Sturmgeschütz-Brigade 300.
The Wehrpass retains the original portrait photograph, numerous unit and administrative stamps, handwritten entries, combat/service notes, inserted campaign sheet, promotions, and wartime awards. Several stamps were period/postwar denazified, commonly encountered on original retained Wehrpässe.
Recorded Units Include:
- 4. (MG) Kompanie / Infanterie-Ersatz-Bataillon 191 – Hildesheim
- Infanterie-Regiment 552
- Kraftwagen-Kolonne 222
- Kraftfahr-Kompanie 222
- 1. Kompanie/ Sturmgeschütz-Brigade 300
Notable Entries:
- Awarded the Kriegsverdienstkreuz 2. Klasse mit Schwertern (KVK2 mit Schwertern) on 20.4.1941
- Awarded the Kraftfahrbewährungsabzeichen in Bronze on 19.3.1945
- Promoted to Gefreiter on 1.3.1941
- Promoted to Obergefreiter on 1.4.1943
- Promoted to Unteroffizier on 1.5.1945
- Eastern Front combat/service entries
- Inserted typed campaign sheet detailing 1944 operations in the Ukraine sector
- Original wartime photo present
- Numerous official stamps and signatures throughout
The Wehrpass shows honest wartime wear and age, remaining in very solid and displayable condition overall.
A highly desirable and researchable late-war Heer Wehrpass featuring:
- Assault gun brigade service
- Eastern Front operations
- Combat driver qualification award
- Multiple wartime promotions
- Final-days-of-the-war Unteroffizier promotion
- Strong unit history for collector and research value
Soldbuch Obergefreiter – Nachschub-Bataillon 612 – Missing at Le Château-Charleville, August 1944 – Ostmedaille & KVK2
€165,00Interesting and historically attractive WW2 German Soldbuch belonging to Obergefreiter Paul Artelt, who served with Nachschub-Bataillon 612 and later went missing in August 1944 during the fighting around Le Château-Charleville.
A very nice mid- to late-war Soldbuch with numerous unit entries, leave stamps, weapon issue entries, accompanying Feldpost envelope and handwritten notification letter regarding his disappearance.
Soldier Details
- Name: Paul Artelt
- Born: 11 October 1905
- Birthplace: Altkessel-Graeberei
- Profession: Kutscher
- Religion: Catholic
- Rank progression:
- Schütze
- Gefreiter
- Obergefreiter (from 1.2.1944)
Units
The Soldbuch shows service with:
- 1. Kompanie / Infanterie-Ersatz-Bataillon 375
- Nachschub-Bataillon 612
The Soldbuch contains:
- multiple leave entries
- weapon issue pages
- hospital/lazarett-related stamps
- Feldpost envelope
- handwritten wartime/postwar correspondence concerning his disappearance
Awards
- 10.8.42 Ostmedaille (Eastern Front Medal / Winterschlacht im Osten)
- 1.6.44 Kriegsverdienstkreuz 2. Klasse (KVK2)
A very desirable combination for a logistics/supply soldier serving under difficult Eastern Front and later Western Front conditions.
Missing in Action – August 1944
The most historically significant aspect of the grouping is the included handwritten correspondence mentioning that Artelt went missing in:
- Le Château-Charleville
- in August 1944
This places him during the chaotic German retreat after the Allied breakout from Normandy and the collapse of the front in France.
Supply and transport battalions such as Nachschub-Bataillon 612 were heavily exposed during this period, often caught in encirclements, strafing attacks and rapidly collapsing retreat routes.
The included handwritten letter gives the grouping strong personal and research potential.
Included in the Grouping
- Original Soldbuch
- Feldpost envelope addressed to his wife
- Period “Kraft durch Freude” ship dining card
Flemish Collaboration Death Card – Vlaamse Wacht – Roger Sabbe
€150,00Original Flemish collaboration Death card of Roger Sabbe, who served with the Vlaamse Wacht and was Killed on December 7, 1922. Condition as seen.
EK1 Award Document – Panzer-Artillerie-Regiment 74 (2. Panzer-Division), Hummel Battery – Signed by Vollrath Lübbe
€145,00Original award document for the Eisernes Kreuz 1. Klasse (Iron Cross 1st Class), issued to Unteroffizier Heinrich Nießen of the 3./Panzer-Artillerie-Regiment 74, part of the 2. Panzer-Division.
The document is dated 23 January 1944 and bears the signature of Vollrath Lübbe (Knight’s Cross holder), adding further significance.
Particularly noteworthy is that the 3rd Battery was equipped with “Hummel” self-propelled artillery, making this an attractive example connected to armored artillery units.
Condition is as shown, with typical age-related wear.
Biographical details:
Unteroffizier Heinrich Nießen was born on 12 June 1916 in Neuwerk. He was severely wounded by multiple shell splinters (Granatsplitterverletzungen) on 30 October 1943 (approx. 01:30 hours). His Erkennungsmarke (EKM) was -180- 3./A.R. 74. He was previously awarded the Iron Cross 2nd Class on 20 October 1941, followed by the Iron Cross 1st Class on 23 January 1944.
A highly desirable and researchable award document, combining named recipient, combat unit, and armored artillery (Hummel) association.
WWII German Waffen-SS Death Card – SS-Sturmmann, LSSAH, KIA Shitomir 1943
€125,00Original WWII German Sterbebild (death card) for Ignaz Längfelder, an SS-Sturmmann of the elite Leibstandarte SS “Adolf Hitler” (LSSAH), killed in action on the Eastern Front in 1943.
Details from the card:
- Name: Ignaz Längfelder
- Rank: SS-Sturmmann
- Unit: Leibstandarte SS “Adolf Hitler” (LSSAH)
- Award: Panzer Assault Badge (Panzersturmabzeichen)
- Killed in action: 29 December 1943
- Location: Shitomir / Iwankowo sector (Ukraine)
- Age: 21
The card notes he fell in combat during heavy fighting in the Shitomir region, part of the winter battles on the Eastern Front.
The reverse features a religious image (after Titian) with devotional text.
Condition:
Good overall condition with typical age wear, slight edge wear, and light handling marks. Fully intact and well preserved.
Additional note:
This individual is the subject of a published family-written book, adding a rare level of personal historical documentation and research potential.
Wehrmacht Arrest Form for Flemish Vlaamse Wacht Soldier
€100,00Original Wehrmacht Arrest Form for a Flemish Vlaamse Wacht Soldier, for not returning to the unit (AWOL). Condition as seen.
Vlaams Nationaal Verbond (VNV) Membership Card
€100,00Original Membership (Lidkaart) of the Flemish national movement “Vlaams Nationaal Verbond“, issued in 1944. Condition as seen.
Wehrdienst–Ehrendienst Booklet – Panzer-Regiment 3 (Unissued, Photo & Personnel Content)
€100,00Original Wehrdienst–Ehrendienst booklet associated with Panzer-Regiment 3.
Complete example and unissued (not filled in). The booklet contains extensive period content, including photographs as well as listings of NCOs and officers of the regiment, offering a detailed snapshot of unit personnel and structure.
Overall condition is good, showing typical age-related wear (please refer to images for exact condition).
A desirable and informative piece of original WWII German military paperwork, particularly appealing to collectors focused on Panzer units and unit-specific documentation.
Arbeitsbuch für Ausländer (French, Working in Gelsenkirchen 1944-45)
€95,00Original Arbeitsbuch für Ausländer (Work book for Foreigners) of the Third Reich for a French man (born in France) and working in Gelsenkirchen 1944-45. Condition as seen.
This is sold on commission.
Fragebogen für Ausländer – Belgian from Kerkrade
€95,00Original Fragebogen für Ausländer for a Belgian from Kerkrade. Left heading “Der Höhere SS- und Polizeiführer beim Reichskommisar für die besetzten niederländischen Gebiete – Ein- und Ausreisestelle Maastricht. A4 size. Condition as seen.
Enveloppe of the Reichskommissar Niederlande (Seyss-Inquart)
€95,00Original (empty) Enveloppe for the Der Reichskommissar für die Besetzten Niederländendischen Gebiete Den Haag, which was Arthur Seyss-Inquart.
SS-Obergruppenführer Arthur Seyss-Inquart (22.07.1892 † 16.10.1946) (22.07.1892 † 16.10.1946) was Austrian Nazi politician who served as Chancellor of Austria in 1938 for two days before the Anschluss. His positions in Nazi Germany included deputy governor to Hans Frank in the General Government of Occupied Poland, and Reichskommissar for the German-occupied Netherlands. In the latter role, he shared responsibility for the deportation of Dutch Jews and the shooting of hostages. At the Nuremberg trials, Seyss-Inquart was found guilty of war crimes and crimes against humanity, sentenced to death, and executed by hanging. Postcardsize. Condition as seen.
Post-War Dutch Judicial Index Card – Rijksrechercheur (born in Opsterland)
€90,00Original post-war Dutch judicial registration card (justitiële / vonnissenkaart), accompanied by a typed judicial case summary, issued by the Dutch Special Court of Justice / Amsterdam Court of Appeal, dated 31 December 1949, sentencing a national police investigator to 2 years imprisonment for collaboration-era abuses.
This historically significant artifact documents misconduct by a Rijksrechercheur (national police investigator) who was operating while seconded to a Central National Police Investigation Special Department under German command during WWII.
A rare and powerful piece of Dutch WWII judicial and policing history with clear relevance to occupation-era abuse of authority and post-war accountability.
Post-War Dutch Judicial Index Card – Wachbataillon “Nordwest” & SS-Freiwilligen-Grenadier-Rgt. 84
€90,00Original post-war Dutch judicial registration card (justitiële / vonnissenkaart), accompanied by a typed judicial case summary, relating to a German War Criminal, the notorious Landwacht commander of Winschoten.
These documents originate from the Dutch Bijzondere Rechtspleging (Special Courts), established after WWII to prosecute collaboration and war crimes.
Translated judicial content (summary)
“Served as adjutant with the HQ at the SS-Wachbataillon Nordwest and the SS-Freiwilligen-Grenadier-Regiment 84 and at the time:”
In 1944 in Amersfoort and Leersum, arrested or had arrested 13 people and transferred or had them transferred to an investigation barracks of the Security Police (Sipo), which action resulted in the death of 7 people and the deprivation of liberty for more than one month of 6 people;
In 1944 in Amersfoort and Uddel, mistreated 4 defenseless detainees who were under his authority in order to obtain information;
In November 1944 in Uddel, killed one detainee;
In 1944 in Amersfoort and Leusden, assisted in committing acts of destruction and sabotage, which were not justified by military necessity or wartime emergency;
In October 1944 in Amersfoort, looted private property;
In 1944, participated in raids (round-ups of civilians);
Sentenced to five years imprisonment, with deduction (of time already served).
Condition
Original documents in used archival condition. Handwritten, typed, and stamped entries present. Wear consistent with age and official use.
Post-War Dutch Judicial Index Card – Landwacht Commander (Winschoten)
€90,00Original post-war Dutch judicial registration card (justitiële / vonnissenkaart), accompanied by a typed judicial case summary, relating to Tiemen Antonius Remmers, the notorious Landwacht commander of Winschoten.
These documents originate from the Dutch Bijzondere Rechtspleging (Special Courts), established after WWII to prosecute collaboration and war crimes.
Original documents in used archival condition. Handwritten, typed, and stamped entries present. Wear consistent with age and official use.
RAD Dienstauszeichnung 4. Stufe Award Document – Arbeitsgauleitung VII Kiel (A4)
€80,00Original award document for the Dienstauszeichnung für den Reichsarbeitsdienst 4. Stufe (Service Award of the Reich Labour Service, 4th Class), issued to a Stabsamtwalter within the Reichsarbeitsdienst (RAD), Arbeitsgauleitung VII, Kiel.
Large format (A4), punched for filing. Complete example in overall good condition, showing typical age-related wear consistent with period documents (see images).
A solid and increasingly collectible example of an RAD long-service award document, representing administrative and organizational service within the Reich Labour Service structure.
Flemish HJ-Vlaanderen “Germaansche Jeugd” Booklet – WWII Collaboration Youth Publication
€75,00Original Flemish collaboration-era booklet titled “Germaansche Jeugd”, associated with the Hitlerjugend Vlaanderen (HJ-Vlaanderen).
Softcover booklet. Complete example; however, the front and rear covers are loose. Overall condition shows typical wear consistent with wartime paper items (please refer to images).
Notably, the photographed page includes an image of Tony Van Dyck, identifiable as the first Waffen-SS officer pictured on the left.
A scarce and desirable piece of Flemish WWII collaboration material, of particular interest to collectors of youth organizations, Waffen-SS-related history, and occupation-era printed ephemera.
Death Card Panzergrenadier-Regiment 304 KIA Normandy
€75,00Original German Death Card for a soldier, serving with the Panzergrenadier-Regiment 304, who was Killed in Action in Normandy. Condition as seen.
VNV (Vlaamsch Nationaal Verbond) Stamkaart
€75,00Original VNV (Vlaamsch Nationaal Verbond) Stamkaart from a member from Genk. he later joined the Waffen-SS but was discharged for being unfit. Torn in left corner, see condition.
Dienstausweis – Verwaltungsschule der Luftwaffe
€65,00Original Dienstausweis (Service ID) for a Civilian Employee at the Verwaltungsschule der Luftwaffe. ID issued by the Verwaltungsschule der Luftwaffe. Condition as seen.
Wehrmacht-Fahrlehrerschein – Flieger-Regiment Gent
€55,00Original Wehrmacht-Fahrlehrerschein (Drive Instructor) for a soldier serving with Flieger-Regiment 5(1?) Gent of the Luftgaukommando Belgien/Nordfrankreich. Condition as seen.
Deathcard of U-Boot Crewmember – U-Boot “U-578” (MIA August 1942, No Explanation)
€55,00Original WWII death card (Sterbebild) for Martin Braun, a crew member of German submarine U-578.
Service & Fate:
Martin Braun served aboard U-578, a Type VIIC U-boat of the Kriegsmarine. On 6 August 1942, the submarine was reported missing in the Bay of Biscay. No explanation for her loss has ever been determined. The disappearance resulted in the loss of all 49 crew members, including Braun — no survivors.
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Original wartime Sterbebild (death card) of U-boat crew member Martin Braun.
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Commemorates his sacrifice while serving aboard U-578.
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Condition: As seen; shows age and wear consistent with period.
Historical Context – U-578:
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Type: Type VIIC Atlantic-class submarine.
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Commissioned: 1941 under Kapitänleutnant Ernst-August Rehwinkel.
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Operational History: Took part in Atlantic convoy battles, credited with sinking several Allied vessels.
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Loss: Disappeared without trace in August 1942 in the Bay of Biscay; circumstances remain unknown.
Collector’s Note:
Death cards linked to U-boats lost with all hands are highly sought after, as they reflect both personal remembrance and the perilous nature of the Battle of the Atlantic, where over 70% of U-boat crews never returned. This example for Martin Braun of U-578 offers a poignant and rare memorial connection to one of the Kriegsmarine’s many missing submarines.
Deathcard of U-Boot Crewmember (Narvikschild!) – U-Boot “U-567” (Sunk by British Sloop HMS Deptford)
€55,00Original WWII death card (Sterbebild) for Otto Lehr, a crew member of the German submarine U-567.
Service & Fate:
Lehr served aboard U-567, a Type VIIC U-boat of the Kriegsmarine. On 21 December 1941, the submarine was sunk in the North Atlantic north-east of the Azores, at position 44.02N, 20.10W, after being attacked with depth charges from the British sloop HMS Deptford. The boat was lost with all 47 crew members.
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Original wartime Sterbebild memorial card.
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Commemorates a sailor lost at sea with his boat during the height of the Battle of the Atlantic.
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Condition: As seen, with light age wear consistent with period pieces.
Historical Context – U-567:
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Type: Type VIIC U-boat, the workhorse of the German submarine fleet.
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Role: Assigned to the 1st U-boat Flotilla, U-567 operated in the North Atlantic.
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Commander: At the time of her loss, U-567 was under Kapitänleutnant Engelbert Endrass, a Knight’s Cross with Oak Leaves holder and one of Germany’s notable U-boat aces.
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Loss: The sinking marked the end of Endrass’s career and deprived the Kriegsmarine of one of its most promising young commanders.
Collector’s Note:
This death card is not only a memorial to Otto Lehr but also directly connected to Kapitänleutnant Endrass, one of the most famous U-boat commanders. With all 47 hands lost, U-567’s sinking reflects the extreme risks of submarine warfare. An evocative and historically significant piece for collectors of Kriegsmarine and U-boat memorabilia.
Deathcard of U-Boot Crewmember – U-Boot “U-520” (Sunk by Canadian Digby aircraft)
€55,00Original WWII death card (Sterbebild) for Josef Schillinger, a crew member of the German submarine U-520.
Service & Fate:
Schillinger served aboard U-520, a Type IXC U-boat of the Kriegsmarine. On 30 October 1942, the submarine was sunk in the North Atlantic east of Newfoundland, at position 47.47N, 49.50W, by depth charges from a Canadian Digby aircraft (No. 10 Squadron RCAF/Z). The entire crew of 53 men perished — all hands lost.
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Original wartime Sterbebild memorial card.
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Commemorates a sailor lost with his boat during the Battle of the Atlantic.
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Condition: As seen, with period patina and age wear.
Historical Context – U-520:
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Type: Type IXC U-boat, designed for long-range patrols in distant waters.
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Patrols: Operated in the Atlantic during 1942, a period of high U-boat activity against Allied shipping.
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Loss: The sinking by Canadian forces highlights the growing effectiveness of Allied anti-submarine warfare in the Northwest Atlantic by late 1942.
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Casualties: All 53 crew members lost, making this Sterbebild a poignant remembrance of the human cost of submarine warfare.
Collector’s Note:
Death cards from U-boat crew members are especially collectible when connected to boats that suffered the fate of total loss at sea. This Sterbebild for Josef Schillinger of U-520 preserves the personal memory of one of the 53 sailors who perished, making it a rare and historically significant piece for collectors of Kriegsmarine and Battle of the Atlantic memorabilia.
Deathcard of U-Boot Crewmember – U-Boot “U-460” (Sunk by US Avenger & Wildcraft Aircraft)
€55,00Original WWII death card (Sterbebild) for Hans Hobelsberger, a crew member of German submarine U-460.
Service & Fate:
Hans Hobelsberger served aboard U-460, a Type XIV “Milchkuh” supply submarine of the Kriegsmarine. On 4 October 1943, while operating in the North Atlantic north of the Azores, the U-boat was attacked by aircraft from the American escort carrier USS Card (CVE-11). Depth charges dropped by Avenger and Wildcat aircraft of VC-9 Squadron sank the submarine at position 43.18N, 28.58W. Out of the crew, 62 men perished and only 2 survived.
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Original wartime Sterbebild (death card) commemorating Hans Hobelsberger.
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A solemn remembrance of his service aboard U-460.
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Condition: As seen, with period patina and wear.
Historical Context – U-460:
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Type: Type XIV supply submarine (“Milchkuh”).
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Commissioned: 1941 under Korvettenkapitän Friedrich Schäfer.
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Role: Served as a critical mid-Atlantic tanker and supply boat, refueling combat U-boats far from base.
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Loss: Destroyed in October 1943 during intensified Allied anti-submarine operations — part of the turning tide in the Battle of the Atlantic.
Collector’s Note:
Death cards related to supply U-boats (Milchkühe) are exceptionally rare, as these submarines were few in number and most were lost in 1943–44. The card of Hans Hobelsberger represents not only the human cost of submarine warfare but also the vital role of the “Milchkühe” in sustaining U-boat operations across the Atlantic. A scarce and highly desirable item for collectors of U-boat history and Battle of the Atlantic memorabilia.
Deathcard of U-Boot Crewmember – U-Boot “U-384” (Sunk by British Fortress!)
€55,00Original WWII death card (Sterbebild) for Karl Huf, a crew member of the German submarine U-384.
Service & Fate:
Karl Huf served aboard U-384, a Type VIIC U-boat of the Kriegsmarine. On 19 March 1943, at 1745 hrs, the submarine was sunk in the North Atlantic west of Ireland, at position 54.18N, 26.15W. The sinking was caused by depth charges dropped by a British Fortress aircraft (206 Sqn RAF/B). All 47 crew members were lost — no survivors.
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Original wartime Sterbebild commemorating Karl Huf.
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A poignant relic tied to the Battle of the Atlantic.
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Condition: As seen, with natural age-related wear.
Historical Context – U-384:
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Type: Type VIIC, the workhorse of the German U-Bootwaffe.
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Patrols: Conducted only two patrols.
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Loss: Destroyed during the height of the 1943 “air gap” battles, when Allied aircraft extended their coverage deep into the Atlantic.
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Legacy: The destruction of U-384 illustrates the increasing vulnerability of German U-boats during the critical turning point of the Battle of the Atlantic.
Collector’s Note:
This death card serves as both a personal memorial and a tangible link to the brutal campaign waged beneath the Atlantic waves. Pieces connected to U-boat crews lost with all hands are particularly valued, reflecting the tragic sacrifices of the U-Bootwaffe.
Deathcard of U-Boot Crewmember – U-Boot “U-332” (Sunk by British Liberator)
€55,00Original WWII death card (Sterbebild) commemorating Josef Schneider, a crew member of the German submarine U-332.
Service & Fate:
Schneider served aboard U-332, a Type VIIC U-boat of the Kriegsmarine. On 29 April 1943, U-332 was sunk in the Bay of Biscay north of Cape Finisterre, Spain, at position 45.08N, 09.33W. The submarine was destroyed by depth charges from a British Liberator aircraft of No. 224 Squadron RAF (D). All 45 men on board were lost, with no survivors.
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Original WWII Sterbebild memorial card.
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Honors a fallen U-boat crewman from the Battle of the Atlantic.
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Condition: As seen, with period age wear.
Historical Context – U-332:
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Type: Type VIIC U-boat, the backbone of Germany’s submarine fleet.
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Patrols: Before her loss, U-332 completed several war patrols and successfully attacked Allied shipping.
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Loss: By spring 1943, Allied anti-submarine measures, including long-range patrol aircraft like the Liberator, were turning the tide of the Atlantic war. U-332’s destruction was part of this intensified campaign.
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Crew: 45 dead (all hands lost) highlights the extreme risks and fatal outcomes common among U-boat crews.
Collector’s Note:
This memorial card for Josef Schneider of U-332 represents not only the sacrifice of one man but also the fate of an entire U-boat crew during the turning point of the Battle of the Atlantic. A poignant and historically significant addition for any Kriegsmarine or U-boat collection.
Deathcard of U-Boot Crewmember – U-Boot “U-254” (Sunk due Collission with U-221!)
€55,00Original WWII death card (Sterbebild) honoring Heinrich Jerzenbeck, a crew member of the German submarine U-254.
Service & Fate:
Jerzenbeck served aboard U-254, a Type VIIC U-boat of the Kriegsmarine. On 8 December 1942, while operating in the North Atlantic south-east of Cape Farewell, Greenland, U-254 collided with U-221 at position 58.45N, 33.02W. The submarine was lost with 41 men killed, while only 4 survived.
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Original WWII Sterbebild memorial card.
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Commemorates a fallen U-boat crewman from the Atlantic campaign.
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Condition: As seen, with age wear consistent with period authenticity.
Historical Context – U-254:
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Type: VIIC U-boat, the standard class of Germany’s U-Bootwaffe.
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Patrols: Prior to its loss, U-254 had operated against Allied shipping during the critical mid-war period.
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Fate: The loss highlights the extreme dangers of U-boat service—not only from enemy action but also from accidents at sea.
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Casualties: 41 dead, 4 survivors, making this one of the rare instances of U-boat losses caused by a collision with another German submarine.
Collector’s Note:
A poignant and scarce Kriegsmarine death card, tied to the tragic story of U-254. Items related to submarines lost through non-combat accidents are particularly notable, offering a unique perspective on the dangers faced by U-boat crews. A meaningful addition to any U-boat or Kriegsmarine collection.
Deathcard of U-Boot Crewmember – U-Boot “U-215” (Sunk East of Boston, US!)
€55,00Original WWII death card (Sterbebild) for Ferdinand Popijal, a crew member of German submarine U-215.
Service & Fate:
Ferdinand Popijal served aboard U-215, a Type VIID minelaying U-boat of the Kriegsmarine. On 3 July 1942, during its first patrol, U-215 was sunk in the North Atlantic east of Boston at position 41.48N, 66.38W. The submarine was destroyed by depth charges from the British anti-submarine trawler HMS Le Tiger, while attempting to lay mines off Halifax. All 48 crew members perished — no survivors.
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Original wartime Sterbebild (death card) for Ferdinand Popijal.
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A poignant memorial to a fallen sailor of U-215.
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Condition: As seen, with age-related wear.
Historical Context – U-215:
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Type: Type VIID minelaying U-boat, one of only six built.
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Commissioned: 1941 under Kapitänleutnant Fritz Hoevelmann.
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Patrols: Only one war patrol.
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Final Mission: Attempted to lay mines in Canadian waters; sunk before completing its operation.
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Legacy: Its wreck was located in 2004 off Nova Scotia, designated a war grave.
Collector’s Note:
Death cards from the rare Type VIID minelaying U-boats are scarce, as these submarines were few in number and most were lost with all hands. The card of Ferdinand Popijal thus offers not only a personal link to the fallen crew but also to a very rare class of U-boat, making it a highly desirable piece for collectors of Kriegsmarine and Battle of the Atlantic memorabilia.
Deathcard of U-Boot Crewmember – U-Boot “U-194” (Sunk by US Catalina Aircraft)
€55,00Original WWII death card (Sterbebild) for Heinrich Lutz, a crew member of German submarine U-194.
Service & Fate:
Heinrich Lutz served aboard U-194, a Type IXC/40 long-range U-boat of the Kriegsmarine. On 24 June 1943, during its maiden patrol, U-194 was sunk in the North Atlantic south-west of Iceland at position 59.00N, 26.18W. The submarine was destroyed by a newly introduced Fido homing torpedo launched from a U.S. Navy Catalina aircraft (VP-84 USN/G). All 54 crew members perished — there were no survivors.
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Original wartime Sterbebild (death card) of Heinrich Lutz.
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A solemn memorial from one of the U-boat arm’s darkest periods.
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Condition: As seen, with expected age wear.
Historical Context – U-194:
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Type: Type IXC/40, a larger and longer-ranged variant of the Type IX U-boat.
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Commissioned: 1942 under Korvettenkapitän Hermann Hess.
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Patrols: Only one, beginning in June 1943.
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Significance: U-194 was among the first U-boats destroyed by the revolutionary Fido (Mk 24 “Mine”) acoustic homing torpedo, marking a turning point in Allied anti-submarine warfare.
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Legacy: Its loss exemplified the increasing danger faced by U-boat crews in 1943, the “black year” of the U-boat arm.
Collector’s Note:
This death card represents not just a single fallen sailor, but also a key moment in U-boat history — the devastating effectiveness of Allied technological advances against the once-feared “grey wolves” of the Atlantic. With U-194 lost on her very first patrol, such pieces are scarce and highly desirable for collectors of Kriegsmarine and U-Bootwaffe history.
Deathcard of U-Boot Crewmember – U-Boot “U-189” (Sunk by British Liberator)
€55,00Original WWII death card (Sterbebild) for Xaver Ehrensperger, a crew member of German submarine U-189.
Service & Fate:
Xaver Ehrensperger served aboard U-189, a Type IXC/40 U-boat of the Kriegsmarine. On 23 April 1943, U-189 was sunk in the North Atlantic east of Cape Farewell, Greenland, at position 59.50N, 34.43W. The submarine was destroyed by depth charges dropped from a British Consolidated B-24 Liberator of No. 120 Squadron RAF (pilot: F/O D.E. Curtis).
The sinking resulted in the loss of all 54 crew members, including Ehrensperger — no survivors.
Item Details:
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Original wartime Sterbebild (death card) of Xaver Ehrensperger.
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Commemorates his sacrifice while serving on U-189.
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Condition: As seen; light handling wear consistent with age.
Historical Context – U-189:
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Type: Type IXC/40 ocean-going U-boat.
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Commissioned: 1942 under Kapitänleutnant Hellmut Kallmann.
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Operations: Operated in the North Atlantic against Allied convoys.
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Loss: Destroyed on her first patrol in April 1943, with the total loss of crew.
Collector’s Note:
Death cards linked to U-boat crews lost with all hands are highly sought after, as they represent both personal remembrance and the broader tragedy of the Battle of the Atlantic. This example for Xaver Ehrensperger of U-189 is a poignant reminder of the extreme dangers faced by German submariners, who suffered some of the highest casualty rates of any service in WWII.
Deathcard of U-Boot Crewmember – U-Boot “U-375” (Sunk by British Destroyers)
€55,00Original WII death card (Sterbebild) for Rudolf Braun, a crew member of the German submarine U-74.
Service & Fate:
Rudolf Braun served aboard U-74, a Type VIIB U-boat of the Kriegsmarine. On 2 May 1942, the submarine was sunk in the Mediterranean east-southeast of Cartagena, Spain, at position 37.12N, 00.01E, by depth charges from the British destroyers HMS Wishart and HMS Wrestler. The entire crew of 47 men perished — no survivors.
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Original wartime Sterbebild memorial card.
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Commemorates the ultimate sacrifice of a U-boat crewman.
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Condition: As seen, with period patina and age-related wear.
Historical Context – U-74:
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Type: Type VIIB U-boat, an early but effective design.
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Operations: Served in the Atlantic and later the Mediterranean, supporting Axis naval operations.
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Loss: Destroyed in May 1942 during the intensified Allied anti-submarine campaign in the Mediterranean.
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Significance: U-74’s sinking highlighted the increasing dangers U-boats faced in contested waters, particularly from coordinated destroyer patrols.
Collector’s Note:
Death cards from U-boat crews represent both personal remembrance and a stark reminder of the heavy toll of the Battle of the Atlantic and Mediterranean. With all hands lost, this piece offers a direct and human connection to the men who served — and died — in the Kriegsmarine’s submarine arm.
Deathcard of U-Boot Crewmember – U-Boot “U-222” (Collided with “U-626”)
€55,00Original WWII death card (Sterbebild) commemorating Richard Donhauser, a crew member of the German submarine U-222.
Service & Fate:
Donhauser served aboard U-222, a Type VIIC U-boat of the Kriegsmarine. On 2 September 1942, during training operations in the Baltic Sea west of Pillau, U-222 collided with U-626 and sank at position 54.25N, 19.30E. Of the crew, 42 men perished and only 3 survived.
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Original wartime Sterbebild memorial card.
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Honors a submariner lost in a rare training accident rather than combat.
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Condition: Good, with light age wear.
Historical Context – U-222:
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Type: Type VIIC U-boat, backbone of the German U-boat fleet.
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Role: Training and preparation for operational deployment.
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Loss: Unlike many U-boats sunk in the North Atlantic by Allied forces, U-222’s loss came through a collision during exercises, highlighting the inherent dangers of submarine service even far from enemy action.
Collector’s Note:
This death card for Richard Donhauser represents the sacrifices of U-boat crews not only in combat but also in training. With only 3 survivors out of 45 men, the loss of U-222 stands as a stark reminder of the constant risks faced by the Kriegsmarine’s submarine arm. A poignant and historically significant piece for collectors of U-boat and Kriegsmarine memorabilia.
Ausweis Ortskommandantur 1/643 – Alarm-Rgt. Brussel
€50,00Original Ausweis for the Ortskommandantur 1/643 issued to a Unteroffizier Fischer of the 2. Kompanie/ Alarm-Regiment Brssel. Signed by a Hauptmann. Issued in July 1944.
WWII Chronicle “Eine Batterie” – Batterie Krummendeich, Marine-Flak-Abteilung 294
€50,00Original WWII chronicle (Chronik) titled “Eine Batterie”, documenting Batterie Krummendeich of Marine-Flak-Abteilung 294.
Complete example. Condition is as shown in the photographs, with typical age-related wear consistent with wartime paper items.
This chronicle provides a detailed period account of a single battery within a German naval anti-aircraft unit, likely including narrative content, unit-specific information, and possibly photographs or illustrations relating to personnel and service.
A scarce and desirable piece of Kriegsmarine-related documentation, of particular interest to collectors of Flak units, coastal defense, and unit histories.
Deathcard of U-Boot Crewmember – U-Boot “U-226” (Sunk East of Newfoundland, UK)
€50,00Original WWII death card (Sterbebild) for Sepp Grundl, a crew member of the German submarine U-226.
Service & Fate:
Grundl served aboard U-226, a Type VIIC U-boat of the Kriegsmarine. On 6 November 1943, the submarine was sunk in the North Atlantic east of Newfoundland, at position 44.49N, 41.13W, by depth charges from the British sloops HMS Starling, HMS Woodcock, and HMS Kite. The entire crew of 51 men perished — all hands lost.
Item Details:
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Original wartime Sterbebild memorial card.
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Dedicated to a fallen U-boat sailor.
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Condition: As seen, with period patina and light age wear.
Historical Context – U-226:
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Type: Type VIIC U-boat, the most common German submarine class of WWII.
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Operations: Conducted Atlantic patrols during the height of the Battle of the Atlantic.
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Loss: Destroyed in November 1943 during heavy Allied anti-submarine operations by escort groups.
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Significance: U-226’s destruction underlines the increasing effectiveness of Allied convoy escorts and hunter-killer groups from 1943 onward.
Collector’s Note:
Death cards from U-boat crewmen are highly collectible, especially when tied to boats where all hands were lost. This example for Sepp Grundl of U-226 offers a personal and poignant remembrance of the immense risks faced by U-boat sailors during the later, deadly phase of the Battle of the Atlantic.
Kriegsverdienstkreuz 2. Klasse mit Schwertern Award Document – Wehrkreis VI
€45,00Original wartime award document for the Kriegsverdienstkreuz 2. Klasse mit Schwertern (War Merit Cross 2nd Class with Swords), awarded to Obergefreiter Arnold Schartmann on 31 July 1943.
The document retains its original signature and official service stamp. The reverse has period tape reinforcement applied to strengthen the paper, as commonly encountered with wartime documents that saw prolonged storage or handling.
A nice original Wehrmacht award document with strong display and research potential, ideal for collectors of German WWII paperwork and award documents.
Condition as seen.
Imperial German WWI Militärpaß – Munitions-Kolonne (Verdun, Ypern.. Earned EK2)
€45,00Offered is an original Imperial German Militärpaß issued to Hugo Lansberg, a veteran whose documented service spans the Kaiserreich, the entirety of the First World War, and the immediate postwar period.
Most notably, Lansberg was awarded the Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse on 5 May 1917, earned while serving with the light ammunition column—an uncommon and highly desirable detail, as EK2 awards to logistical and support units reflect service under particularly dangerous conditions rather than ceremonial recognition.
Following the armistice, his Militärpaß records continued service from 13 January 1919 with Feldartillerie-Regiment 46, placing him among the transitional forces during the turbulent postwar period.
A highly attractive Militärpaß with excellent historical depth, combining cavalry origins, frontline Western Front service, an Iron Cross award, and postwar continuity. An outstanding piece for collectors of Imperial German documents, EK recipients, or Western Front veterans.
Imperial German WWI Militärpaß – Bayerisches-Reserve-Infanterie-Rgt. 17 (WIA 1918 in France, Earned Prussian EK2)
€45,00Offered is an original Imperial German Militärpaß issued to Franz Josef Lang, a Bavarian infantryman with long pre-war service, extensive frontline combat on the Western Front, and a confirmed Iron Cross 2nd Class award.
A strong, historically rich Militärpaß combining long service, frontline infantry combat, an Iron Cross award, and a recorded wartime wound—an excellent example for collectors of Bavarian units, Western Front veterans, or Iron Cross recipient documents.