Photograph of General Friedrich Paulus (Stalingrad!)
€150,00Original photograph of General Friedrich Paulus, later famous for Stalingrad! Size: 12x9cm. Condition as seen.
Photograph of Waffen-SS Soldier in Italy 1943-44
€35,00Original photograph of a Waffen-SS soldier wearing combat awards in Italy 1943/44. Postcardsize. Condition as seen.
Photograph of Waffen-SS Officers & Soldiers
€35,00Original photograph from the Waffen-SS, showing some officers. Size: 11x7cm. Condition as seen.
Portrait of “LAH” Soldier – LAH Shoulderboards & Combat Badges 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 combat badges being worn. Postcardsize. Condition as seen.
Studioportrait of “LAH” Soldier – LAH Shoulderboards & Badges worn!
€150,00Original Studioportrait of a Waffen-SS soldier from the 1. SS-Panzer-Division “Leibstandarte-SS Adolf Hitler”. Stunning portrait with the “LAH” Shoulderboards and HJ/Pol. badges being worn. Postcardsize. Condition as seen.
Studioportrait of “LAH” Soldier – LAH Shoulderboards & Tropical Uniform worn!
€150,00Original 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 of “LAH” Soldier – Cufftitle and LAH Shoulderboards worn!
€200,00Original Studioportrait of a Waffen-SS soldier from the 1. SS-Panzer-Division “Leibstandarte-SS Adolf Hitler”. Stunning portrait with the “LAH” Shoulderboards and Cufftitle being worn. Postcardsize. Condition as seen.
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.
Feldpost (Cover + 2 letters) of SS-Regiment “Westland”
€40,00Original Feldpost cover + 2 letters inside of SS-Staffelmann Nielsen of the 12. / SS-Regiment “Westland”. The back and front of the cover are loose. Condition as seen.
Benachrichtigung SS-Rottenführer – SS-Flak-Ausbildungs und Ersatz-Regiment, München
€25,00Original Benachrichtigung of SS-Rottenführer Hohner, from the SS-Flak-Ausbildungs und Ersatz-Regiment, München. Condition as seen.
Feldpost cover of the SS-Fürsorgeführer Main
€10,00Original Feldpost cover of the SS-Fürsorgeführer Main to the Mayor of Coburg. Empty. Nothing on the back. Condition as seen.
German Press Photo: Kapitän zur See Hellmuth von Rückteschell (Hilfskreuzer, Oakleaves!)
€100,00Original German Press Photo of Kapitän zur See Hellmuth von Rückteschell (Kommandant Hilfskreuzers HSK 3 „Widder“, Kommandant, HSK 9 „Michel“, Kriegsmarine! Earned the Oakleaves!). Size: 13x18cm. 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.
Press Photo: HJ Spokesperson of the Hitlerjugend-Vlaanderen
€150,00Original Flemish collaboration press photo of the spokesperson of the Hitlerjugend-Vlaanderen. Condition as seen. Size: 18x24cm.
Panzer-Lehr-Rgt. Soldier Grouping – Photos, Feldpost & Aluminum Memorial Card (Rare!)
€325,00Exceptional and rarely encountered original grouping belonging to a soldier of the Panzer-Lehr-Regiment (later associated with Panzerjäger-Abteilung 16, as indicated by the shoulder boards visible in one of the portraits).
This lot includes:
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7 original period photographs (including uniform portraits)
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2 original Feldpost letters
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1 aluminum (Alu) remembrance/memorial card
Such complete personal groupings from Panzer-Lehr personnel are scarce on the market, making this a highly desirable set for advanced collectors of German WWII militaria.
Condition: All items are in original, untouched condition as shown in the photos.
Offered on consignment.
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”
Studioportrait of Juul Geurts – First Flemish W-SS Volunteer to earn EK1
€250,00Original Studioportrait of Waffen-SS Flemish Volunteer “Juul” Geurts, who was the first Flemish Waffen-SS Volunteer to earn the Eisernes Kreuz 1. Klasse. Size: 7×11,2cm. Condition as seen.
Photograph of Flemish Volunteers of the SS-Freiwilligen-Legion “Flandern”
€100,00Original Photograph of Flemish Volunteers of the SS-Freiwilligen-Legion “Flandern”. Size: 6x9cm. Condition as seen.
Press Photo: Hitlerjugend-Vlaanderen Gathering
€125,00Original Flemish collaboration press photo of the Hitlerjugend-Vlaanderen. Condition as seen. Size: 13x18cm.
Press Photo: German General checking the Vlaamse Wacht in Begijnenstraat, Antwerpen
€150,00Original Flemish collaboration press photo of the Vlaamse Wacht, taken in the Begijnenstraat, Antwerpen. Condition as seen. Size: 13x18cm.
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!
WWII Press Photograph – RKT Walter Grabmann (Zerstörergeschwader 76)
€65,00Original Press Photograph of Walter Grabmann. Oberstleutnant Walter Grabmann was a Knight’s Cross recipient, serving as Kommodore of Zerstörergeschwader 76 (ZG 76), a heavy fighter wing operating Messerschmitt Bf 110s. 13x18cm. Condition as seen.
This is sold on commission!
Ernst-Hermann Mersmann – Kampfgruppe zbV 9 (Netherlands, Stalingrad, Cholm..)
€150,00Original Wartime Signature on a Period Photo of Hauptmann Ernst-Hermann Mersmann
Ernst-Hermann Mersmann (21 June 1915 – 17 March 2002) was a decorated Luftwaffe transport and bomber pilot during the Second World War. Serving as Staffelkapitän of 1./Kampfgruppe zur besonderen Verwendung 9 (K.Gr.z.b.V. 9), he took part in nearly every major theatre of Luftwaffe air-transport operations, including Norway, the Netherlands, France, the Mediterranean, North Africa, and the Eastern Front.
His skill and courage in hazardous resupply and air-landing missions—most notably at Cholm, Demyansk, and Stalingrad—earned him the Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross in December 1942. Over the course of the war he completed more than 300 front-line sorties.
Awards and Decorations
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Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross (Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes) – 23 December 1942, as Hauptmann and Staffelkapitän, 1./K.Gr.z.b.V. 9.
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Iron Cross (1939) 1st and 2nd Class.
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Front Flying Clasp in Gold and other Luftwaffe service decorations.
Item Details
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Original wartime signature of Hauptmann Ernst-Hermann Mersmann.
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Signed on a period photograph showing him in Luftwaffe uniform. Siganture faded but also on paper slip (torn)
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Provenance: From the large personal collection of HJ boy Ernst Fritzsche, who collected wartime autographs and correspondence during the period.
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Condition: Good; light age wear with a faint but legible signature.
Collector’s Note
Hauptmann Ernst-Hermann Mersmann distinguished himself through exceptional leadership and bravery during some of the Luftwaffe’s most demanding air-transport operations. Authentic wartime-signed photographs of Mersmann are seldom encountered, making this an appealing addition for collectors of Luftwaffe and Knight’s Cross material.
Eduard Dietl – 3.Geb.Div., Gebirgs-Korps Norwegen & 20. Gebirgsarmee (Schwertern) (Wartime Signed)
€155,00Original 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)
€150,00Original 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.
2x Photographs of German World War I Soldiers
€25,00Original 2x Photographs of German World War I Soldiers. Postcardsize. Condition as seen.
Allied Press Photo: Surrender of Admiral Karl Dönitz at Flensburg
€50,00Original Allied Press Photo of the surrender of Großadmiral Karl Dönitz at Flensburg, 1945. 18×13 cm. 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
Press Photo: SS-Obergruppenführer Reinhard Heydrich speaking at a Conference
€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
Press Photo: SS-Obergruppenführer Reinhard Heydrich speaking at a Conference
€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 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, Baldur von Schirach.. in Prague!
€350,00Authentic original wartime German press photograph of Reinhard Heydrich and many other TR personalities, issued by the Südosteuropa-Gesellschaft conference held in Prague on 18 December 1941, during the height of WWII. This is a period press photo (not a reproduction), distributed for wartime publication and documentation. Personalities seen:
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The Deputy Reich Protector, SS Obergruppenführer Heydrich
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Reich Economics Minister Funk
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Gauleiter Baldur von Schirach
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State Secretary Karl Hermann Frank
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Gauleiter of Saxony Mutschmann
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Gauleiter Konrad Henlein
Key Details:
- Event Caption (verso, original typewritten German text):
“Tagung der Südosteuropa-Gesellschaft in Prag am 18. Dez. 1941. Die Tagung stand im Zeichen des südosteuropäischen Aufbauwillens und erhielt durch die Anwesenheit von Reichswirtschaftsminister Funk u. weitere führende Persönlichkeiten aus Staat, Partei und Wehrmacht ihre besondere Note…” -
Format: Horizontal documentary photograph showing high-ranking Nazi political and military officials seated in a large conference hall audience.
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Markings: Original press caption affixed on reverse, 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
Herbert Hanff (DKIG-Holder of Panzer-Regiment 3) – 2x Photographs & Wehrmacht Service Contract
€85,00Original set of Herbert Hanff, who earned the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold with Panzer-Regiment 3. Consists of 2x photographs and a signed (!) Wehrmacht contract (by him and his cdr.). Condition as seen.
Photo Grouping – U-Boat Crewman (U-48 – Most succesful U-Boat of WWII!)
€395,00Remarkable 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.
RARE Photograph Set – RKT Bernhard Klemz of Panzer-Regiment “Großdeutschland” (Wartime Signed!)
€850,00Exceptional set of 9x Total (7) original wartime and (2) postwar photographs of Hauptmann Bernhard Klemz (1918–2004), Knight’s Cross and German Cross in Gold recipient, commander of 5./ Panzer-Regiment “Großdeutschland”. Several photographs bear period autographs and inscriptions on the reverse, dated 1943–1944, with one postwar signature from 1958. The set includes formal studio portraits in uniform as well as informal front photographs showing Klemz with fellow officers during field operations.
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Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross (Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes)
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German Cross in Gold (Deutsches Kreuz in Gold)
Historical Context:
Bernhard Klemz earned the Knight’s Cross on 4 June 1944 as Hauptmann und Chef 5.Kompanie/ Panzer-Regiment “Großdeutschland”, for decisive leadership during the battles near Târgu Frumos (Romania) in April 1944. Commanding 19 Panzer IVs, Klemz led a surprise attack on Soviet armoured concentrations, destroying twenty tanks and multiple artillery positions while sustaining minimal losses. His tactical success was later cited as a model example of mobile armoured warfare in the Eastern Front campaigns.
Klemz’s prior awards included the German Cross in Gold (10 February 1944), reflecting consistent excellence in command during operations in the East.
Collector’s Note:
This is a rare, cohesive photographic grouping connected to one of the notable Panzer officers of the “Großdeutschland” Division. The presence of multiple signed photographs, personal inscriptions, and clear period provenance make this set highly desirable for collectors of Knight’s Cross recipients, Panzertruppen memorabilia, or Großdeutschland Division history.
All prints exhibit sharp contrast and period authenticity — several showing studio backstamps or annotations from 1943–1944.