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Original World War II photo lot consisting of six (6) period photographs depicting German Krad and Kradmelder vehicles. The images show military motorcycles used by the German Army for reconnaissance, dispatch, and liaison duties.

The photographs represent a mix of different Wehrmacht branches and settings, illustrating the widespread use of motorcycles across German Army units during the war. Sizes vary, with an average format of approximately 6 × 9 cm.

Details:

• Original wartime photographs

• Subject: German Krad / Kradmelder motorcycles and personnel

• Mixed Wehrmacht units and scenes

• Quantity: 6 photographs

• Various sizes, approx. 6 × 9 cm on average

Condition:
All photographs are original and in good condition for age, showing expected period wear such as light edge wear, handling marks, and minor toning. Images remain clear and well-defined.

Notes:

• Authentic WWII photo grouping

• Ideal for collectors of Wehrmacht vehicle photography, Kradmelder units, or reference material

• Sold as a single lot

A solid and attractive small photo group, well suited for display or research into German motorcycle and messenger units of the Second World War.

Original photograph of the 3. Kompanie/ Panzer-Regiment 3 in memory of their service from 1936-1938 in Wien. Postcardsize.

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

Original 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

• Original wartime Propaganda-Kompanie photograph with typed caption slip and censorship stamps.

• PK Unit: Heeresgruppe Nord.

• Photographer: Kriegsberichter Weber.

• Date: 25 July 1944 (approved 1 August 1944).

• Location: Eastern Front, likely Baltic sector (Latvia / Lithuania).

• Subject: Wehrmacht pioneers repairing a bridge under StuG III protection.

• Size: Approx. 13 × 18 cm.

• 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.

Original wartime German press photograph showing Panzergrenadiers (armored infantry) during frontline training. The detailed typed caption explains the vital combat role of the Panzergrenadier, fighting in close cooperation with armored vehicles and assault guns, often in burning or contested areas — the literal “Brennende Erde” (“Burning Earth”) of the front.

Reverse caption reads:

“Panzergrenadiere in kriegsnaher Ausbildung. Auf allen Kriegsschauplätzen ist der Panzergrenadier an entscheidender Stelle dabei: er bildet heute den Rückhalt der Fronten immer da, wo ein Brennpunkt ist. Im Schutze des Schützenpanzerwagens geht er zum Angriff auf die feindlichen Linien vor… Schützenpanzer mit Flammenwerfern fahren mit aufgesessenen Panzergrenadieren in den Feind.”
(Panzergrenadiers in combat training. On every front, the Panzergrenadier plays a decisive role, providing the backbone of the lines wherever the fighting is fiercest. Under the protection of armored vehicles, they advance to attack enemy positions; assault vehicles with flamethrowers move forward with mounted Panzergrenadiers into the fight.)

• Caption Title: “Brennende Erde” (“Burning Earth”)

• Date: 20 July 1944

• Photographer / PK Unit: Kriegsberichter Hellfritzsch (G/M)

• Caption Code: L 2334 Wb EM

• Agency Stamp: Weltbild Presseservice, Frankfurt am Main (on reverse)

• Size: approx. 18 × 13 cm

• Condition: Very good – complete typed caption slip, period pencil annotations, minor edge wear consistent with age.

Historical Context

Taken during the summer of 1944, this photo captures the intense training and battlefield readiness of Panzergrenadier units at a time when German armored forces were engaged in desperate fighting on both Eastern and Western Fronts. The use of the title “Brennende Erde” reflects the scorched landscapes of the Eastern Front and the fierce mechanized warfare characteristic of late-war operations.

Collector’s Note

An excellent and atmospheric Weltbild press photograph illustrating the frontline role of Panzergrenadiers in 1944. Photos from this period with strong thematic titles and complete typed wartime captions are highly collectible, especially when tied to armored and mechanized units. A strong addition for collectors of Wehrmacht, Panzertruppe, and propaganda photography.

Original wartime German press photograph showing Tiger tanks being secured for transport using strong steel cables (Stahltrossen) and wooden chocks placed under their wide caterpillar tracks. The detailed caption explains how the heavy tanks were fastened and stabilized during movement to prevent shifting on railway or transport vehicles.

The reverse caption reads:

“Mit starken Stahltrossen werden die Tigerpanzer festgezurrt, unter die breiten Raupenketten werden hölzerne Hemmschuhe getrieben. Sie sind so gegen Schlingern der fahrenden Wagen gesichert.”
(With strong steel cables, the Tiger tanks are lashed down; wooden chocks are driven under their wide tracks to secure them against swaying during transport.)

• Date: 10 July 1944

• Photographer / PK Unit: Kriegsberichter Knirsch (/vb)

• Agency Stamp: Weltbild Presseservice, Frankfurt am Main (stamped on reverse)

• Caption Code: L 2129 Wb EM

• Size: approx. 18 × 13 cm

• Condition: Excellent for age – sharp image, full typed caption label intact on reverse, light handling consistent with period use.

Historical Context

Photographed in July 1944, this image dates from the height of the fighting in Normandy, when Tiger I heavy tanks were urgently moved between fronts to counter the Allied invasion. The photo highlights the logistical challenge of transporting these massive armored vehicles safely — an essential part of Wehrmacht operations.

Collector’s Note

Original Weltbild press photos featuring Tiger tanks are highly desirable among collectors due to their rarity and direct connection to armored warfare on the Western Front. This example, complete with a detailed original typed caption slip and agency stamp, offers both visual impact and historical depth — a fine addition to any WWII armor or propaganda photo collection.

Original 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.

Original small set of a Waffen-SS soldier of mostly wearing camo smocks! Condition as seen.