Photos & Postcards

Original German Second World War Kriegsmarine photograph depicting what appears to be Generaladmiral Otto Schniewind, one of the most senior naval commanders of the German Navy during the war.

The image shows Schniewind together with fellow Kriegsmarine officers and naval personnel during an inspection aboard a German naval vessel or coastal command position. Visible are several officers equipped with binoculars and communications gear, emphasizing the operational nature of the scene.

Otto Schniewind was among the most important senior officers of the Kriegsmarine and served as Chief of Staff of the Seekriegsleitung (Naval War Staff) before later becoming Fleet Commander (Flottenchef). Following the loss of Admiral Günther Lütjens during the sinking of the battleship Bismarck, Schniewind assumed a leading role within the operational command structure of the German Navy. He was promoted to Generaladmiral in March 1944 and was a recipient of the Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross.

Photographs depicting senior Kriegsmarine commanders remain highly desirable among collectors of German naval militaria, particularly when showing operational inspections and command activity.

Condition

• Original wartime photograph.
• No press caption present on reverse.
• Minor age toning and handling wear consistent with age.
• Slight corner wear visible.
• Overall very good historical condition.
• Press Photo Size: 13x8cm

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Authentic 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.

• Markings: Original press, with period stamps/annotations, consistent with 1940s press distribution.

• 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.

• Size: Approx. press photo standard format

• 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:

• WWII historians and archives

• Collectors of original Third Reich press material

• Military memorabilia and wartime photography specialists

• Museum or research collections requiring primary source imagery

Authentic 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.

• Markings: Original press, with period stamps/annotations, consistent with 1940s press distribution.

• 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.

• Size: Approx. press photo standard format

• 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:

• WWII historians and archives

• Collectors of original Third Reich press material

• Military memorabilia and wartime photography specialists

• Museum or research collections requiring primary source imagery

Original Photograph of Flemish Volunteers of the SS-Freiwilligen-Legion “Flandern”. Names known, taken in Puschkin, 1942! Size: 6x9cm. Condition as seen.

Original Press Photo Flemish Collaboration: Rare Photo of the Vlaams Jongerenkorps! Size: 18x13cm.

Original Wehrmacht (Heer) studioportrait of a soldier wearing a helmet with decal. Postcardsize. Condition as seen.

Original Wehrmacht (Heer) studioportrait of a soldier wearing a helmet with decal. Postcardsize. Condition as seen.

Original 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.

Original 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!

Original 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!

Original ID size portrait of a Vlaamse Wachtbrigade soldier. Size: 6,1×4,3cm.

Original Flemish Collaboration Studioportrait of a member of the Vlaamse Fabriekswacht – Vlaamse Wachtbrigade. Postcardsize. TOP Portrait!

Authentic 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.

• Markings: Original press, with period stamps/annotations, consistent with 1940s press distribution.

• 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.

• Size: Approx. press photo standard format

• 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:

• WWII historians and archives

• Collectors of original Third Reich press material

• Military memorabilia and wartime photography specialists

• Museum or research collections requiring primary source imagery

Original scarce portrait of Stug soldier wearing the Artillery Gunner Sleeve badge on his arm! Postcardsize. Condition as seen.

Original 1941 Collaboration Photograph – NSKK, Zwarte Brigade, NSJ & Dietse Jeugd (Named Christmas Event)

Original World War II collaboration photograph documenting Flemish and Dutch nationalist organizations during a joint Christmas celebration in 1941.

The image shows members of:

• NSKK (Nationalsozialistisches Kraftfahrkorps)

• Zwarte Brigade / Zwarte Brigades (ZB), the paramilitary wing of the Flemish National Union (VNV)

• Jeugdstorm, the youth movement of the Dutch NSB

• Dietse Meisjesscharen (DMS), the girls’ section of the VNV youth organization

• NSJ (Nationaal-Socialistische Jeugd in Vlaanderen), Flemish nationalist youth

• Likely Jeugdstorm formations, reflecting the cooperation between Dutch and Flemish collaboration groups

The reverse bears the original handwritten notation:
“Gezamenlijk kerstfeest NSKK, ZB, NSJ 1941” (“Joint Christmas celebration NSKK, Zwarte Brigade, NSJ 1941”), confirming the event, organizations involved, and year.

Details:

• Authentic wartime photograph (1941)

• Subject: Flemish & Dutch collaboration organizations

• Joint Christmas event, outdoor/group celebration setting

• Period-written description on reverse

• Size: standard period photograph format (as shown)

Condition:
Original, with expected age and handling wear. Image and reverse text remain clear and legible. No modern reproduction.

Original and rare Studioportrait of a civilian wearing the NSKOV Pin (!). Postcardsize. Condition as seen.

Original Wehrmacht (Heer) studioportrait of a soldier wearing a helmet with decal. Postcardsize. Condition as seen.