Original death card ("Sterbebild") of Kommisär d. Landespolizei Andreas Müller. Interestingly, he died in 1951 but still with wartime photo on the card.
Original group photograph depicting members of the NSKOV(Nationalsozialistische Kriegsopferversorgung), the National Socialist War Victim's Care, was a social welfare organization for seriously wounded veterans as well as frontline fighters of World War I. Interesting variation in awards, insignia and uniforms. Postcardsize.
Bildarchiv Krupp-Germaniawerft Kiel (Nr. 11/24) of Knight's Cross Holder Herbert Schultze, who earned the Ritterkreuz mit Eichenlaub on June 12, 1941 as Kommandeur of U-boot 48. He commanded U-48 for eight patrols during the early part of the war, sinking 169,709 gross register tons (GRT) of shipping. Good condition, minor wear. Small staining on the front and reverse. Postcardsize.
Krupp-Germaniawerft Aktiengesellschaft Kiel-Gaarden issued 24 postcards of Kriegsmarine Knight's Cross Holders. On the front, a facismile signature of the KC-Holder was added. A special booklet was also issued to glue in the postcards.
Original Film Foto Verlag Postcard Nr. R217 of Generalleutnant Theodor Scherer (17.07.1889 † 11.05.1951), who earned the Knight’s Cross on February 20, 1942 as Generalmajor und Kommandeur of the 281. Sicherungs-Division and the Oakleaves on August 5, 1942. Good condition. Postcardsize.
Original Film Foto Verlag Postcard Nr. R297 of Unteroffizier Herbert Ruhnke, who earned the Knight’s Cross with as Unteroffizier und Geschutwführer in the 3./ Panzerjäger-Abteilung 294. Good condition. Postcardsize.
Original Film Foto Verlag Postcard Nr. R344 of Oberfeldwebel Hansgeorg Haase, who earned the Knight’s Cross with as Oberfeldwebel und Zugführer in the 11. Kompanie/ Grenadier-Regiment 122 of the 50. Infanterie-Division. Good condition. Postcardsize.
Photo Postcard of Bildarchiv Krupp-Germaniawerft Kiel (Nr. 10/24) of Knight’s Cross Holder Hans Rösing, who earned the Ritterkreuz on August 29, 1940 as Korvettenkapitän and Kommandant of U-48, which was awarded for sinking 12 ships (with 60701 GRT) and damaging 1 more (with 5888 GRT) in just 2 patrols as the commander of U 48. Hans Rösing passed away on December 16, 2004. Good condition. Postcardsize.
Krupp-Germaniawerft Aktiengesellschaft Kiel-Gaarden issued 24 postcards of Kriegsmarine Knight’s Cross Holders. On the front, a facismile signature of the KC-Holder was added. A special booklet was also issued to glue in the postcards.
Photo Postcard of Bildarchiv Krupp-Germaniawerft Kiel (Nr. 4/24) of Knight’s Cross Holder Rolf Mützelburg, who earned the Ritterkreuz on November 17, 1941 as Kapitänleutnant and Kommandant of U-203 and the Eichenlaub on July 15, 1942 as Kapitänleutnant and Kommandant of U-203. He also earned the U-boot Kriegsabzeichen mit Brillianten. Rolf Mützelburg died as a result of an accident at sea on September 11, 1942. On his eight patrols in the Atlantic, the US east coast, and the Caribbean Sea, he sank 19 ships for a total of 81,961 gross register tons (GRT), and damaged three more (17,052 GRT). Good condition. Postcardsize.
Krupp-Germaniawerft Aktiengesellschaft Kiel-Gaarden issued 24 postcards of Kriegsmarine Knight’s Cross Holders. On the front, a facismile signature of the KC-Holder was added. A special booklet was also issued to glue in the postcards.
Ansichtskarte (Postcard) of Adolf Hitler & Francisco Franco, Arriba Espana - Arriba Alemana, Heimkehr der Legion Condor.
Condition: Used, bearing the Sonderstempel "Heimkehr der Legion Condor" and was send.
Original death card of Obergefreiter Franz Grillmeier, who was Killed in Action on December 1, 1942 while serving with Panzer-Abteilung 301 "Funklenk"!
The Panzer-Abteilung (Fkl) 301 was formed on 9 September 1942 by the redesignation of Panzer-Abteilung (FL) 300. It was transferred to Heeresgruppe Nord where it remained until December when it withdrew for refitting. It later saw action at Kursk. In January 1944 it was sent to Italy. After leaving France in August 1944 it was ordered to reorganize with Tiger I tanks, it was issues a total of 31 rebuilt Tiger I tanks, including 10 from schwere SS-Panzer-Abteilung 103. It took part in the Ardennes offensive. On 16 April it had withdrawn to Sprockhövel where it blew up its last three Tiger tanks.
The "(Fkl)" in the name was for "Funklenk", a reference to the radio-controlled demolition vehicles used. (Source: Axishistory)
Original Death Card (“Sterbebild”) of Fliegeringenieur Hans Unterkircher, who died on May 1, 1943 while serving with Feldwerftleitstelle Eschwege. Top photo (real photo pasted on card). Condition as seen.
Original photograph (small ID size) of a soldier from the Kanaalwacht - Vlaamse Wacht. Size: 4,4x6,4cm.
Flemish collaboration material is very hard to comeby, highly collectable and highly sought after.
Original Death Card (“Sterbebild”) of Stabsgefreiter Otto Brandl. According to the info that came with it, he served with the Grenadier-Regiment 164 of the 62. Volksgrenadier-Division. Killed near Winterspelt, which is near St. Vith. Condition as seen.
Original photograph of a Waffen-SS soldier on a Moto Guzzi, most presumably he belonged to the 12. SS-Panzer-Division "Hitlerjugend", according to previous owner. It's not noted, so can't verify.
Original Death Card (“Sterbebild”) of Unteroffizier Hans Freidhager, who lost his life on February 22, 1944 in Hasselt, Belgium. He was shot down with his plane (Ju88A-17, 801419, DF+JU), all of his crew died as well. Condition as seen.
Buried in LOMMEL (Belgium).
Original Death Card (“Sterbebild”) of Grenadier Josef Steinbauer, who lost his life on June 22, 1943 in Antwerpen, Belgium. Condition as seen.
Buried in LOMMEL (Belgium).
Original Death Card (“Sterbebild”) of Obergefreiter Ferdinand Mitterer, who was KIA on May 5, 1945 in Holland. Condition as seen.
Buried in YSSELSTEYN (Netherlands).
Original Postwar Signature on a Wartime Postcard of Hugo Primozic. Oberleutnant Hugo Primozic (16.02.1914 † 18.03.1996) earned theRitterkreuzon September 19, 1942 as Wachtmeister und Zugführer of the 2. Batterie/ Sturmgeschütz-Abteilung 667 and the Eichenlaub on January 25, 1943 as Oberwachtmeister und Zugführer of the 2. Batterie/ Sturmgeschütz-Abteilung 667. Good condition.
Ritterkreuz: “Awarded for destroying 45 enemy tanks during the fighting in the central sector of the Eastern front. Of these, Primozic destroyed 24 in just one day (15.09.1942) and in doing so was able to prevent an enemy breakthrough.”
Eichenlaub: “Awarded for bringing his total of tanks destroyed to 60. During a counterattack on 11.12.1942 he destroyed 7 tanks in one day.”
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.
Original Wartime Signature on a Postcard of Walter Oesau. Oberst Walter Oesau (28.06.1913 † 11.05.1944) earned the Ritterkreuz on August 21, 1941 as Hauptmann und Staffelkapitän of the 7. Staffel/ Jagdgeschwader 51, the Eichenlaub on February 6, 1941 as Hauptmann und Kommandeur of the III. Gruppe/ Jagdgeschwader 3 and the Schwertern on July 15, 1941 as Hauptmann und Kommandeur of the III. Gruppe/Jagdgeschwader 3. He also earned the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold on October 17, 1943 as Oberstleutnant und Jagdfliegerführer 4. He’s credited with 127 aerial victories! 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.
Original 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.
Original Wartime Signature on a Postcard of Herbert Ihlefeld. Oberst Herbert Ihlefeld (01.06.1914 † 08.08.1995) earned the Ritterkreuzon September 13, 1940 as Oberleutnant und Flugzeugführer in the 1. Staffel/ Jagdgeschwader 77 “Herz As”, the Eichenlaub on June 27, 1941 as Hauptmann und Kommandeur of the I. Gruppe/ Jagdgeschwader 77 “HerzAs”, the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold on April 9, 1942 and the Schwertern on April 24, 1942 as Hauptmann und Kommandeur of the I. Gruppe/ Jagdgeschwader 77 “HerzAs”. He’s credited with at least 122 aerial victories! 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.
€100,00Original price was: €100,00.€85,00Current price is: €85,00.
Original Wartime Signature on a Postcard of Rudolf Bogatsch. General der Flieger Rudolf Bogatsch (04.09.1891 † 05.06.1970) earned the Ritterkreuz on March 20, 1942 as General der Flieger und General der Luftwaffe with the Oberbefehlshaber des Heeres . Good condition.
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.
Original Wartime Signature on a Postcard of Otto von Bülow. Korvettenkäpitan zur See Otto von Bülow (16.10.1911 † 05.01.2006) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on October 20, 1942 as Kapitänleutnant und Kommandant of U-404 and the Eichenlaub on April 26, 1943 as Kapitänleutnant und Kommandant of U-404. 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.
Original Wartime Signature on a Postcard of Theodor Scherer. Generalleutannt Theodor Scherer (17.07.1889 † 11.05.1951) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on February 20, 1942 as Generalmajor und Kommandeur of the 281. Sicherungs-Division and the Eichenlaub on August 5, 1942. 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.
Original Wartime Signature on a Postcard of Günther "Franzl" Lützow. Oberst Günther Lützow (04.09.1912 † 24.04.1945) earned the Ritterkreuz on September 28, 1940, the Eichenlaub on July 20, 1941 & the Schwertern on October 11, 1941 as Major und Kommodore of the Jagdgeschwader 3. Good condition. Edges have been cut.
In April 1945, he joined Galland's Jagdverband 44 (JV 44—44th Fighter Detachment). He was reported missing in action flying the Me 262 on 24 April 1945 while attempting to intercept a U.S. Army Air Forces B-26 Marauder raid near Donauwörth. His body was never recovered.
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.
Original Wartime Signature on a Postcard of Heinrich "Pritzel" Bär. Oberstleutnant Heinrich Bähr (25.03.1913 † 28.04.1957) earned the Ritterkreuz on July 2, 1941 & the Eichenlaub on August 14, 1941 as Leutnant und Flugzeugführer in the 1. Staffel/ Jagdgeschwader 51and the Schwerternon February 16, 1942 as Hauptmann und Staffelkapitän of the 1. Staffel/ Jagdgeschwader 51 "Mölders". Good condition.
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.
Original Wartime Signature on a Postcard of Walter Gorn. Generalmajor Walter Gorn (24.09.1898 † 10.07.1968) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on April 20, 1941 as Major und Kommandeur of the I. Bataillon/ Schützen-Regiment 10, the Eichenlaub on August 17, 1942 as Oberstleutnant und Kommandeur of Kradschützen-Bataillon 59 and the Schwertern on June 8, 1943 as Oberst und Kommandeur of the Panzer-Grenadier-Regiment 10 of the 9. Panzer-Division . Good condition.
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.
Original Death Card ("Sterbebild") of Soldat Hans Miller, who Died on August 9, 1946 in a Hospital in Melbourne, England. Born in Augsburg-Hochstädt. Condition as seen.
Buried: Hans Miller ruht auf der Kriegsgräberstätte in Hull Northern Cemetery. Endgrablage: Abteilung 201 Grab 80
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The death card may have a different color than the scan shows. The scan seem to make the death cards more white than they are.
The "Sterbekartei" (Card from Ancestry that shows the unit, fate..) provided here is only a digital copy! Not part of the original sale.
