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WWII Deutschen Volksliste Ausweis & KVK2 with Swords Award Doc – Sonderführer (Z) – 258. Infanterie-Division
€180,00Interesting and historically appealing original WWII document grouping belonging to Sonderführer (Z) Edgar Alexander Kuske, serving with Stab/ 258. Infanterie-Division. The grouping includes his award document for the Kriegsverdienstkreuz 2. Klasse mit Schwertern, awarded on 20 April 1943.
Included are several original identification documents, among them a scarce Ausweis der Deutschen Volksliste with portrait photo, as well as pre-war Polish identity papers and additional personal documents. Kuske is listed as born in 1909 in Zdunska Wola and later residing in Posen.
A highly interesting grouping illustrating the complex history of ethnic Germans in occupied Poland and their later service within the Wehrmacht, particularly in administrative or translator roles as a Sonderführer (Z).
Wehrmacht Soldbuch & EK2 Award Document Grouping – Infanterie-Regiment 526 (298. Infanterie-Division)
€175,00Original Wehrmacht grouping consisting of a wartime Soldbuch and matching Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse (EK2) award document belonging to Gefreiter Stanislaus Otolla of 12./Infanterie-Regiment 526, part of 298. Infanterie-Division. During his service, he earned the Eiserens Kreuz 2. Klasse and the Winterschlacht im Osten 1941/42.
Included are:
- Original Wehrmacht Soldbuch
- Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse award document
The Soldbuch contains various unit entries, equipment issue records, leave entries, and hospital-related entries.
Particularly interesting is a medical entry dated april 1942, noting frostbite to both feet (Erfrierungen beiden Füßen). This strongly suggests Otolla suffered serious cold-weather injuries and may no longer have been fully fit for frontline combat afterward.
The Soldbuch appears to have never had a photo in it, there only seems to be some traces of paper residue (perhaps papers there was no photo available or in it), since there4 are no traces of stamps.
The included EK2 award document is named to: Gefreiter Stanislaus Otolla of the 12./Infanterie-Regiment 526. Dated 2 October 1941, the document bears the signature of General der Infanterie Walther Gräßner, commander of 298. Infanterie-Division.
WWII Infantry Assault Badge in Silver & Wound Badge in Silver Document Group – Leutnant in Grenadier-Regiment 172 (75. Infanterie-Division)
€140,00Original WWII German award document grouping belonging to Leutnant Herbert Jarausch of 5. Kompanie/ Grenadier-Regiment 172 of the 75. Infanterie-Division, consisting of two original award certificates documenting frontline combat service and multiple wounds sustained in action.
The group includes award certificates of the:
Infanterie-Sturmabzeichen in Silber (Infantry Assault Badge in Silver) issued to: Gefreiter Herbert Jarausch of the 9./Grenadier-Regiment 172 on 24 May 1943. The Infantry Assault Badge in Silver was awarded to infantry soldiers who participated in numerous infantry assaults and close-combat operations while serving on the front line.
Verwundetenabzeichen in Silber (Wound Badge in Silver) issued to: Leutnant Herbert Jarausch
of the 5./ Grenadier-Regiment 172 on 22 December 1944 in Komotau
The document records that the recipient had suffered wounds on:
- 8 August 1942
- 29 March 1944
- 31 October 1944
A total of three combat wounds, qualifying him for the Wound Badge in Silver.
Both documents bear original signatures and official unit stamps.
Good original condition with expected wartime folds, filing holes, age toning, and handling wear. Both documents remain fully legible and display well.
A desirable combat award grouping documenting both frontline assault service and multiple battle wounds sustained by a soldier who rose from enlisted rank to officer during the war.
WWII Crimea Shield (Krimschild) Award Document – Unteroffizier, Kraftwagentransportabteilung 501 (1943)
€90,00Original WWII German Krimschild (Crimea Shield) award document (Besitzzeugnis) awarded to Unteroffizier Erich Neuber of 2./Kraftwagentransportabteilung 501.
The certificate was issued on 30 January 1943 and confirms the award of the Krimschild, one of the German campaign shields instituted to recognize service during the Crimean Campaign. The document bears the facsimile signature of Generalfeldmarschall Erich von Manstein, whose forces conducted the successful operations in the Crimea during 1941–1942.
Award documents for the Krimschild are highly sought after, particularly those issued to support and transport personnel who played a vital logistical role in maintaining German operations in the region. As a member of Kraftwagentransportabteilung 501, Neuber served in a transport unit responsible for the movement of personnel, supplies, ammunition and equipment under demanding frontline conditions.
The document remains in good original condition with period filing holes, fold marks, light age-related wear and handling traces consistent with wartime use. An attractive and historically significant campaign award document from one of the most famous German operations on the Eastern Front.
Hindenburg Cross Award Document to a Dentist – Frankfurt am Main
€10,00Original Ehrenkreuz für Frontkämpfer 1914–1918 (Hindenburg Cross with Swords) award document issued to: Dr. Karl Buchholz, Dentist (Zahnarzt), Frankfurt am Main. The document is dated: 21 March 1935
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.