Werner Pankow – Infanterie-Regiment 151 (Wartime Signed)
€95,00Original Wartime Signature on a Postcard of Werner Pankow. Hauptmann Dr. Werner Pankow (02.02.1897 † 06.09.1980) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on September 20, 1941 as Hauptmann d.R. und Führer of the II. Bataillon/ Infanterie-Regiment 151 of 61. Infanterie-Division. Good condition. Edges have been cut.
Provenance: This signature comes from one of the largest postwar signature collection I’ve ever commissioned. This collection was started by a Waffen-SS Veteran, Werner H., in the 1950’s until he passed away.
Studioportrait of “LAH” Soldier – LAH Shoulderboards & Tropical Uniform worn!
€125,00Original Studioportrait of a Waffen-SS soldier from the 1. SS-Panzer-Division “Leibstandarte-SS Adolf Hitler”. Stunning portrait with the “LAH” Shoulderboards and Tropical uniform being worn. Postcardsize. Condition as seen.
Studioportrait Wehrmacht Soldier wearing helmet (with decal)
€25,00Original Wehrmacht (Heer) studioportrait of a soldier wearing a helmet with decal. Postcardsize. Condition as seen.
Studioportrait Wehrmacht Soldier wearing helmet (with decal)
€25,00Original Wehrmacht (Heer) studioportrait of a soldier wearing a helmet with decal. Postcardsize. Condition as seen.
Studioportrait of Panzer soldier wearing Panzerkampfabzeichen in Silber & Shoulderboards “A”
€45,00Original Wehrmacht (Heer) Studioportrait of a Panzer soldier wearing the Panzerkampfabzeichen in Silber (highly detailed) and shoulderboards with “A” for Aufklärung (Recon). Postcardsize. Condition as seen.
Eduard Dietl – 3.Geb.Div., Gebirgs-Korps Norwegen & 20. Gebirgsarmee (Schwertern) (Wartime Signed)
€145,00Original Wartime Signature on a Postcard of Generaloberst Eduard Dietl (21 July 1890 † 23 June 1944) was one of the most renowned commanders of the German mountain troops (Gebirgstruppe) during the Second World War. Rising from Generalleutnant to Generaloberst, he led German forces in Norway and later commanded the 20. Gebirgsarmee in the far north. He was among the earliest recipients of the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes and one of the very few to be awarded the Eichenlaub and Schwertern.
Awards and Decorations
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Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross – 9 May 1940, as Generalleutnant und Kommandeur of 3. Gebirgs-Division.
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Oak Leaves (Eichenlaub) – 19 July 1940, as Generalleutnant und Kommandierender General of Gebirgs-Korps Norwegen.
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Swords (Schwertern) – 1 July 1944, as Generaloberst und Oberbefehlshaber of 20. Gebirgsarmee.
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Additional awards: Iron Cross (1914) 1st and 2nd Class, Clasp to the Iron Cross (1939), and numerous foreign and campaign decorations.
Item Details
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Original wartime signature of Generaloberst Eduard Dietl.
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Signed on a wartime postcard.
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Condition: As seen – period ink signature, postcard stock consistent with the era.
Death
On 23 June 1944, the Ju 52 transport aircraft carrying Dietl crashed near Rettenegg, Styria, killing him along with General der Infanterie Thomas-Emil von Wickede, General der Gebirgstruppe Karl Eglseer, Generalleutnant Franz Rossi, and three others. There were no survivors.
Collector’s Note
Eduard Dietl remains one of the most iconic figures of the Gebirgstruppe and among the most decorated German commanders of WWII. His status as a Ritterkreuz mit Eichenlaub und Schwertern recipient, combined with his high command role and tragic death in 1944, makes his original wartime autograph a highly desirable and rare collectible.
Death: On 23 June 1944, the Ju 52 aircraft carrying Dietl, General der Infanterie Thomas-Emil von Wickede, General der Gebirgstruppe Karl Eglseer, Generalleutnant der Gebirgstruppe Franz Rossi and three other passengers crashed in the vicinity of the small village of Rettenegg, Styria. There were no survivors.
Herbert Ihlefeld – Jagdgeschwader 77 “Herz As” (Schwertern) (Wartime Signed)
€145,00Original Wartime Signature on a Postcard of Herbert Ihlefeld. Oberst Herbert Ihlefeld
(1 June 1914 † 8 August 1995) was one of the Luftwaffe’s most successful fighter aces and a highly decorated officer. Serving with Jagdgeschwader 77 “Herz As”, he quickly distinguished himself as a front-line pilot and commander. Over the course of his wartime career, he achieved at least 122 confirmed aerial victories, making him one of the leading Experten of the Luftwaffe.
Awards and Decorations
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Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross (Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes) – 13 September 1940, as Oberleutnant and Flugzeugführer, 1./JG 77 “Herz As”.
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Oak Leaves to the Knight’s Cross (Eichenlaub) – 27 June 1941, as Hauptmann and Kommandeur of I./JG 77 “Herz As”.
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German Cross in Gold (Deutsches Kreuz in Gold) – 9 April 1942.
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Swords to the Knight’s Cross (Schwerter) – 24 April 1942, as Hauptmann and Kommandeur of I./JG 77 “Herz As”.
Career Highlights
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Began his career as a fighter pilot with Jagdgeschwader 77, quickly rising to become a Gruppenkommandeur.
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Distinguished himself during the Battle of Britain and in the Balkans and Eastern Front campaigns.
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By 1942, he had been awarded the Knight’s Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords, marking him as one of the Luftwaffe’s elite aces.
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Credited with at least 122 aerial victories across multiple theaters of war.
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Rose to the rank of Oberst, later holding senior command positions in the Luftwaffe.
Item Details
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Original wartime signature of Oberst Herbert Ihlefeld.
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Signed on a wartime postcard.
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Condition: Excellent, clear period autograph.
Collector’s Note
Herbert Ihlefeld stands among the great names of Luftwaffe fighter history, his career spanning the early victories of 1940 through the brutal campaigns of the East. With over 120 aerial victories and the Ritterkreuz mit Eichenlaub und Schwertern, his autograph remains a highly desirable piece for collectors of Luftwaffe aces and decorated fighter leaders.
Photo Grouping – U-Boat Crewman (U-48 – Most succesful U-Boat of WWII!)
€350,00Remarkable and diverse original photograph collection belonging to a Kriegsmarine U-Boat crew member, possibly of the famed U-48, the most successful German submarine of the Second World War. The set comprises 14 period photographs, showing the sailor’s career progression, service aboard a U-Boat, and several earlier images from his Imperial German Navy (WWI) service.
The highlight of the grouping are multiple photographs depicting U-Boat conning tower artwork and crew scenes on deck, including a clearly visible tower painting matching that of U-48 — the “laughing swordfish” motif associated with this legendary vessel. Several photos show officers and enlisted men posing beside the decorated U-Boat hull, along with portraits both in uniform and casual settings.
The remaining images document a rich personal and military history, featuring:
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Crew group portraits taken both at sea and on land
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Tower close-ups and harbor scenes, showing Kriegsmarine flags and deck fittings
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Individual studio portraits in U-Boat dress uniforms, with badges and insignia visible
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Earlier WWI-era naval photos, likely of the same man during his first period of service
Historical Context:
U-48 was commissioned in 1939 and became the most successful submarine of the Second World War, credited with sinking over 50 Allied ships (approximately 306,000 tons) before being scuttled in 1945. The presence of tower art and uniform details consistent with early-war Kriegsmarine U-Boat units strongly suggests these images relate to personnel of this elite vessel or one within its flotilla.
Collector’s Note:
Authentic U-Boat photographs — particularly those showing tower art — are exceptionally rare and highly sought after among Kriegsmarine collectors. This set offers not only identifiable imagery from an early and highly successful U-Boat but also a personalized service record across both World Wars, adding significant historical depth.
The prints are period originals on wartime photographic paper, several with studio stamps or annotations on reverse.
Flemish W-SS Volunteer in front of Flak 88
€50,00Original photograph of Flemish W-SS volunteer in front of a Flak 88. Size: 6x9cm.
German Press Photo: Flak bei Nettuno
€30,00Original German Press Photo taken near Nettuno, Italy, Flak gun is seen. Size: 18x13cm.
Press Photo: Legion Condor in Spain?
€30,00Original press photo – does it depict the Legion Condor in Spain? Size: 18x13cm.
Studioportrait of Panzer soldier – Panzer-Regiment 5
€45,00Original Wehrmacht (Heer) studioportrait of a Panzer soldier wearing a Panzer Beret and Panzerwrap, numbered for Panzer-Regiment 5! Postcardsize. Condition as seen.
Panzer-Regiment 5 was part of the Deutsches Afrikakorps and capitulated in Tunis in May 1943!
Studioportrait of Panzer Unteroffizier – Panzer-Regiment 5
€49,50Original Wehrmacht (Heer) studioportrait of a Panzer Unteroffizier wearing a Panzer Beret and Panzerwrap, numbered for Panzer-Regiment 5! Postcardsize. Condition as seen.
Panzer-Regiment 5 was part of the Deutsches Afrikakorps and capitulated in Tunis in May 1943!
ID Photo of Vlaamse Fabriekswacht – Vlaamse Wachtbrigade
€75,00Original ID size portrait of a Vlaamse Wachtbrigade soldier. Size: 6,1×4,3cm.
TOP Studioportrait Vlaamse Fabriekswacht – Vlaamse Wachtbrigade
€250,00Original Flemish Collaboration Studioportrait of a member of the Vlaamse Fabriekswacht – Vlaamse Wachtbrigade. Size: Postcardsize. TOP Portrait!
Photo of Robert Gysae – Kommandant of “U-98” & “U-177” (Eichenlaub)
€95,00Original Photo of Robert Gysae. Korvettenkäpitan Robert Gysae (04.01.1911 in Berlin-Charlottenburg † 28.04.1989 in Wilhelmshafen) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on December 31, 1941 as Kapitänleutnant und Kommandant of Uboot “U-98” and the Eichenlaub on May 31, 1943 as Kapitänleutnant und Kommandant of Uboot “U-177”. Postcardsize. Condition as seen.
TOP Studioportrait Vlaamse Fabriekswacht – Vlaamse Wachtbrigade
€250,00Original Flemish Collaboration Studioportrait of a member of the Vlaamse Fabriekswacht – Vlaamse Wachtbrigade. Postcardsize. TOP Portrait!
Press Photo: Panzergrenadiers & Panther in Normandy
€250,00Original Press Photo of Panzermembers and or Panzergrenadiers (notice the camo gear being worn) with a Panther in the background. Taken in Normandy. Size: 18x13cm.
This is sold on commission.
Press Photo: SS-Obergruppenführer Reinhard Heydrich in Prague
€295,00Authentic original wartime German press photograph of Reinhard Heydrich, during the height of WWII. This is a period press photo (not a reproduction), distributed for wartime publication and documentation.
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Markings: Original press, with period stamps/annotations, consistent with 1940s press distribution.
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Condition: Very good for age. Minor edge wear and handling marks, typical of original wartime press material. No major tears. Text and imagery remain clear and historically intact.
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Size: Approx. press photo standard format
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Provenance: Guaranteed original WWII press issue photograph.
Historical Significance:
This photograph captures a major wartime propaganda and political coordination event focused on Southeastern Europe, attended by senior Reich leadership. The image provides strong collector appeal for:
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WWII historians and archives
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Collectors of original Third Reich press material
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Military memorabilia and wartime photography specialists
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Museum or research collections requiring primary source imagery
Press Photo: SS-Obergruppenführer Reinhard Heydrich in Prague
€250,00Authentic original wartime German press photograph of Reinhard Heydrich, during the height of WWII. This is a period press photo (not a reproduction), distributed for wartime publication and documentation.
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Markings: Original press, with period stamps/annotations, consistent with 1940s press distribution.
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Condition: Very good for age. Minor edge wear and handling marks, typical of original wartime press material. No major tears. Text and imagery remain clear and historically intact.
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Size: Approx. press photo standard format
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Provenance: Guaranteed original WWII press issue photograph.
Historical Significance:
This photograph captures a major wartime propaganda and political coordination event focused on Southeastern Europe, attended by senior Reich leadership. The image provides strong collector appeal for:
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WWII historians and archives
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Collectors of original Third Reich press material
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Military memorabilia and wartime photography specialists
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Museum or research collections requiring primary source imagery
Press Photo: State Ceremony for SS-Obergruppenführer Reinhard Heydrich
€250,00Authentic original wartime German press photograph of the State Ceremony of Reinhard Heydrich with Heinrich Himmler, during the height of WWII. This is a period press photo (not a reproduction), distributed for wartime publication and documentation.
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Markings: Original press, with period stamps/annotations, consistent with 1940s press distribution.
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Condition: Very good for age. Minor edge wear and handling marks, typical of original wartime press material. No major tears. Text and imagery remain clear and historically intact.
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Size: Approx. press photo standard format
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Provenance: Guaranteed original WWII press issue photograph.
Historical Significance:
This photograph captures a major wartime propaganda and political coordination event focused on Southeastern Europe, attended by senior Reich leadership. The image provides strong collector appeal for:
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WWII historians and archives
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Collectors of original Third Reich press material
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Military memorabilia and wartime photography specialists
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Museum or research collections requiring primary source imagery
Feldpost cover of the Sicherheitspolizei-Kriminaldirektion Lublin
€20,00Original Feldpost cover of the Sicherheitspolizei-Kriminaldirektion Lublin. Empty. Condition as seen.
German Press Photo: Korvettenkapitän Wolfgang Lüth (RKT)
€70,00Original German Press Photo of Korvettenkapitän Wolfgang Lüth. Size: 13x18cm. Condition as seen.
German Press Photo: schwere Granatwerfer nach Vorn
€40,00Original German Press Photo of schwere Granatwerfer nach Vorn. Size: 13x18cm. Condition as seen.
German Press Photo: 30.000 Brote für die Front
€30,00Original German Press Photo of 30.000 Brote für die Front. Size: 13x18cm. Condition as seen.
German Press Photo: 720 m ist diese Pionier-Behelfs-Brücke lang
€30,00Original German Press Photo of 720 m ist diese Pionier-Behelfs-Brücke lang. Size: 13x18cm. Condition as seen.
German Press Photo: Im Kampf mit dem Sowjets – Mortar Crew
€30,00Original German Press Photo of the Im Kampf mit dem Sowjets. Mortar Crew. Size: 13x18cm. Condition as seen.
German Press Photo: Verstärkung für den Brückenkopf – Pioniere Jäger (Cap Badge!)
€40,00Original German Press Photo of the Verstärkung für den Brückenkopf. Note the Jäger insignia on their caps! Size: 13x18cm. Condition as seen.
Germas Press Photo: Driving through the Sovjet-Union
€30,00Original German Press Photo of the Vormarsch durch Sowjet-Union. Size: 13x18cm. Condition as seen.
German Press Photo: Finnish Soldiers destroy a Sowjettraktor
€30,00Original German Press Photo of a “Zielbewust vernichten die Finnen immer weitere Massen des Gegners”. Size: 13x18cm. Condition as seen.
German Press Photo: Flakstellung in einem Stützpunkt
€30,00Original German Press Photo of a “Flakstellung in einem Stützpunkt”. Size: 13x18cm. Condition as seen.
Feldpostcard of Flemish W-SS Volunteer – Firmin van Belle (Murdered while on Leave, SS-Panzer-Regiment 2)
€250,00Original 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.
Studioportrait of 2x Flemish W-SS Easternfront Volunteers – Blue Division Cap Badge being worn!
€295,00Original Studioportrait of Flemish Waffen-SS Easternfront volunteers Frans Deprez & Daniel Commeyn. Insignia of the Spanish Blue Division being worn on the cap as well as insignia on the civil clothing! Postcardsize. Condition as seen.
- Daniel Commeyn was Killed in Action on 24.03.1943 near Krasny-Bor serving with the 1. Kompanie/ SS-Freiwilligen-Legion “Flandern”
- Frans Deprez died after the war, serving with the 1. Kompanie/ SS-Freiwilligen-Legion “Flandern”
Wartime Signature on a Thank-You Card of Ministerialdirektor Leopold Gutterer
€250,00Leopold Gutterer (25 April 1902 – 28 April 1991) was a senior official (Ministerialdirektor) in the Reich Ministry for Public Enlightenment and Propaganda (Reichsministerium für Volksaufklärung und Propaganda), serving directly under Joseph Goebbels. A long-time civil servant and National Socialist administrator, Gutterer held influential posts related to press, film, and cultural coordination during the war years.
This original wartime thank-you card, personally signed by Gutterer, was issued on the occasion of his promotion within the Ministry. The printed text expresses gratitude for the attention shown upon his advancement, ending with his handwritten signature in black ink.
Awards and Decorations
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Golden Party Badge of the NSDAP.
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War Merit Cross (Kriegsverdienstkreuz) 2nd Class.
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Various civil service awards for long-term political and administrative service.
Item Details
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Original wartime signature of Ministerialdirektor Leopold Gutterer.
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Issued on a printed official thank-you card marking his promotion.
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Institution: Reich Ministry for Public Enlightenment and Propaganda, Berlin.
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Medium: Heavy stock card with deckle edges, period typeface, and ink signature.
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Size: Approx. 10 × 15 cm (postcard format).
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Condition: Very good; light age-related toning and minimal edge wear. Signature remains clear and well preserved.
Collector’s Note
Authentic signed material from senior officials of the Propaganda Ministry is scarce, especially from Ministerialdirektor Leopold Gutterer. This example illustrates the formal bureaucratic correspondence and ceremonial culture within the Reich’s propaganda administration.
A historically valuable document for collectors of Third Reich political and administrative ephemera.
Wartime Signed New Year’s Greeting Card Signed by Gauleiter and Staatsminister Adolf Wagner
€350,00Original folding New Year’s greeting card from Adolf Wagner (1 October 1890 – 12 April 1944), Gauleiter of Munich–Upper Bavaria (München–Oberbayern) and Bavarian State Minister (Staatsminister). Wagner was one of the early members of the NSDAP and a senior political leader in Bavaria, holding the dual posts of Gauleiter and Minister of the Interior until his death in 1944.
The card bears the printed message:
“Zum Jahreswechsel sende ich Ihnen auch im Namen meiner Frau die besten Glückwünsche” (“At the turn of the year, I send you, also in the name of my wife, my best wishes”).
Signed in ink “Adolf Wagner” below the printed title Staatsminister. The cover shows the embossed eagle and swastika emblem above the printed letterhead Der Gauleiter München–Oberbayern.
Item Details
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Original wartime New Year’s greeting card from Gauleiter and Staatsminister Adolf Wagner.
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Signed in ink on the interior.
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Embossed party eagle and printed heading on the front panel.
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Format: Folding card, approx. 10 × 15 cm when closed.
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Condition: Excellent; minimal age toning and handling wear. Signature remains bold and well preserved.
Collector’s Note
A fine and authentic example of official correspondence from Adolf Wagner, one of the highest-ranking regional leaders of the NSDAP and a key political figure in Bavaria. Such personally signed seasonal greeting cards were distributed to selected officials and associates, and examples with intact embossing and clear signatures are scarce and historically valuable.
WWII Press Photograph – Wolf Andreae – Werfer-Regiment 71 (Monte Cassino)
€65,00Original Press Photograph of Wolf Andreae. Oberst Wolf Andreae (13.07.1898 † 18.12.1991) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on June 24, 1944 as Oberst und Kommandeur in the Werfer-Regiment 71 of the Werfer-Brigade 5. Postcardsize. Condition as seen.
This is sold on commission!
2x Photographs of German World War I Soldiers
€25,00Original 2x Photographs of German World War I Soldiers. Postcardsize. Condition as seen.
Press Photo: SS-Obergruppenführer Reinhard Heydrich in Prague
€350,00Authentic original wartime German press photograph of Reinhard Heydrich, during the height of WWII. This is a period press photo (not a reproduction), distributed for wartime publication and documentation.
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Markings: Original press, with period stamps/annotations, consistent with 1940s press distribution.
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Condition: Very good for age. Minor edge wear and handling marks, typical of original wartime press material. No major tears. Text and imagery remain clear and historically intact.
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Size: Approx. press photo standard format
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Provenance: Guaranteed original WWII press issue photograph.
Historical Significance:
This photograph captures a major wartime propaganda and political coordination event focused on Southeastern Europe, attended by senior Reich leadership. The image provides strong collector appeal for:
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WWII historians and archives
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Collectors of original Third Reich press material
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Military memorabilia and wartime photography specialists
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Museum or research collections requiring primary source imagery
Portrait of Soldier with Stug-wrapper & Artillery Gunner Sleeve Badge!
€25,00Original scarce portrait of Stug soldier wearing the Artillery Gunner Sleeve badge on his arm! Postcardsize. Condition as seen.
Rare Studioportrait Civilian wearing NSKOV Pin (!)
€20,00Original and rare Studioportrait of a civilian wearing the NSKOV Pin (!). Postcardsize. Condition as seen.
Luftwaffe Pilot Studioportrait in Winter Flying Gear
€20,00Original Luftwaffe Pilot Studioportrait in Winter Flying Gear. Postcardsize.
Studioportrait of Panzer soldier – Panzer-Regiment 5
€49,50Original Wehrmacht (Heer) studioportrait of a Panzer soldier wearing a Panzer Beret and Panzerwrap, numbered for Panzer-Regiment 5! Postcardsize. Condition as seen.
Panzer-Regiment 5 was part of the Deutsches Afrikakorps and capitulated in Tunis in May 1943!
Photograph of Panzer-Regiment 3
€65,00Original photograph of the 3. Kompanie/ Panzer-Regiment 3 in memory of their service from 1936-1938 in Wien. Postcardsize.
Studioportrait Wehrmacht Soldier wearing helmet (with decal)
€25,00Original Wehrmacht (Heer) studioportrait of a soldier wearing a helmet with decal. Postcardsize. Condition as seen.
Studioportrait Wehrmacht Soldier wearing helmet (with decal)
€25,00Original Wehrmacht (Heer) studioportrait of a soldier wearing a helmet with decal. Postcardsize. Condition as seen.
Press Photo – Sturmgeschütz III & Pioneers Repairing a Bridge, Eastern Front, July 1944
€100,00Original wartime German Propaganda-Kompanie press photograph, depicting combat engineers (Pioniere) and a Sturmgeschütz III (StuG III) working together to repair a damaged bridge during operations on the Eastern Front. The soldiers are shown securing planking and reinforcement under the cover of the assault gun, illustrating the close cooperation between infantry and armored support units during frontline repairs.
The reverse bears the original typed PK caption slip (Nur für den Dienstgebrauch!), issued by Propaganda-Kompanie Heeresgruppe Nord, dated 25 July 1944, with text by Kriegsberichter Weber. The caption reads:
“Antreten zum Gegenstoß. Das erste Sturmgeschütz hat die Brücke erreicht. Artilleristen, Offiziere und Soldaten greifen an, den Schaden raschestens zu beheben.”
(“Assembly for the counterattack. The first assault gun has reached the bridge. Artillerymen, officers, and soldiers work quickly to repair the damage.”)
Stamped “Eingeg. Bildprüfstelle d. Armee 1 Aug. 1944” (Army censorship office approval) and “P.B.Z.” (Propaganda-Bildzentrale), confirming this as an officially released Wehrmacht press photo.
Item Details
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Original wartime Propaganda-Kompanie photograph with typed caption slip and censorship stamps.
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PK Unit: Heeresgruppe Nord.
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Photographer: Kriegsberichter Weber.
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Date: 25 July 1944 (approved 1 August 1944).
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Location: Eastern Front, likely Baltic sector (Latvia / Lithuania).
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Subject: Wehrmacht pioneers repairing a bridge under StuG III protection.
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Size: Approx. 13 × 18 cm.
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Condition: Very good; strong contrast and detail, minor handling wear, fully intact caption slip.
Collector’s Note
A fine Eastern Front combat engineering scene, fully documented with period PK slip and release stamps. Such images showing combined arms operations — pioneers, artillerymen, and assault guns — are scarce and historically significant, particularly from the summer 1944 retreats under Heeresgruppe Nord.
Kriegsmarine Artilleryman with Specialist Badge, Bochum Studio
€20,00Original wartime postcard-size portrait depicting a Kriegsmarine artillery enlisted man in service uniform. The subject is shown wearing a specialist trade badge, photographed in studio setting with period backdrop and carpet.
The photo was taken in Bochum, as indicated by the studio style and markings. Fine tonal contrast and sharp detail throughout, clearly showing uniform and insignia features.
Printed on period photographic paper with scalloped edges. Reverse is blank. Overall very good condition, light handling wear consistent with age.
Photograph of Camo Wanderer W23 Kübel (?)
€25,00Original wartime photograph titled “Unser Kübel” (“Our Kübel”), showing a group of German Wehrmacht soldiers seated in a Wanderer W23 Kübelwagen (?) on a rural road, with farm buildings in the background. The vehicle, featuring field camouflage and distinctive front grille design, is characteristic of the early-war period.
Printed on period photo paper with scalloped edges and light silvering typical of 1940s prints. Excellent tonal contrast and clear detail; overall very good condition.
A fine and authentic field image depicting one of the less common pre-standardized Kübelwagen types used by German forces during the early stages of WWII.