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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.
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.
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.
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.
Flemish Waffen-SS Recruitment Postcard – “Vlaanderen vraagt Soldaten”
€250,00Original World War II Flemish Waffen-SS recruitment postcard bearing the slogan “Vlaanderen vraagt Soldaten” (“Flanders calls for soldiers”). The design depicts a medieval Flemish warrior alongside a modern Waffen-SS soldier, symbolizing historical continuity and used as propaganda to encourage Flemish enlistment.
The reverse text instructs volunteers to register for the Waffen-SS or the Flemish Volunteer Legion at the Ersatzkommando der Waffen-SS – Wetstraat 44, Brussels, a well-known recruitment address during the occupation.
Details:
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Period Flemish Waffen-SS propaganda postcard
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Recruitment message for Flemish volunteers
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Issued from Brussels (Wetstraat 44)
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Standard postcard size
Condition:
Original wartime item. Condition as shown, with light age toning and minor handling wear consistent with period postcards. Unused.
A historically significant and visually striking Flemish collaboration propaganda postcard, desirable for collectors of Waffen-SS material, Flemish occupation history, or WWII propaganda ephemera.
Flemish Waffen-SS & DRK Recruitment Postcard – Ersatzkommando Flandern
€250,00Original World War II Flemish Waffen-SS propaganda postcard titled “Vlaamsche Jeugd treedt aan! Waffen-SS, DRK!”, issued by the Ersatzkommando Flandern der Waffen-SS, located at Wetstraat 44, Brussels.
The postcard features Juul Geurts, historically notable as the first Flemish recipient of the Iron Cross 1st Class (Eisernes Kreuz 1. Klasse). His identification significantly enhances the historical and collector value of this piece.
Details:
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Period Flemish Waffen-SS recruitment/propaganda postcard
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Issued by Ersatzkommando Flandern, Brussels
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Depicted soldier: Juul Geurts
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Standard postcard size
Condition:
Original wartime item. Condition as shown, with expected age-related wear. No modern reproduction.
A scarce and historically significant Flemish Waffen-SS postcard, desirable for advanced collectors of WWII propaganda, Flemish collaboration history, or Waffen-SS ephemera.
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.
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.
Otto von Bülow – Kommandant of “U-404” (Eichenlaub) (Wartime Signed)
€225,00Original 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.
Creditted with sinking 15 ships (Read more on Otto von Bülow (Wikipedia))
SS-Feldpostcover – Sicherheitspolizei-Kriminaldirektion Lublin – Kriminalkommissariat Biala – Podlaska
€25,00Original SS-Feldpost cover with stamp of Sicherheitspolizei-Kriminaldirektion Lublin – Kriminalkommissariat Biala – Podlaska. Cover only, no letter. Condition as seen.
Postcard of Kreisbauernführer Ernst Ritter
€75,00Original Postcard of Kreisbauernführer Ernst Ritter. Postcardsize. Condition as seen.
Waffen-SS Postcard “Unsere Waffen-SS”
€65,00Original Waffen-SS Postcard “Unsere Waffen-SS – Eine wichtige Meldung” by SS-Kriegsberichter Wiesebach. Postcardsize. Condition as seen.
Waffen-SS Postcard “Kampf der SS-Gebirgsdivision Nord in Karelien”
€65,00Original Waffen-SS Postcard “Kampf der SS-Gebirgsdivision Nord in Karelien – Unsere Funker im Urwald” by SS-Kriegsberichter Slapak. Postcardsize. Condition as seen.
Herbert Schultze – Bildarchiv Krupp-Germaniawerft Kiel (Nr. 11/24)
€20,00Bildarchiv 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.
Theodor Scherer (R217) – Film Foto Verlag
€20,00Original 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.
Unteroffizier Herbert Ruhnke (R297) – Film Foto Verlag Postcard
€15,00Original 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.
Oberfeldwebel Hansgeorg Haase (R344) – Film Foto Verlag Postcard
€15,00Original 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.
Hans Rösing – Bildarchiv Krupp-Germaniawerft Kiel (Nr. 10/24)
€20,00Photo 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.
Rolf Mützelburg – Bildarchiv Krupp-Germaniawerft Kiel (Nr. 4/24)
€20,00Photo 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.
Hugo Primozic – Sturmgeschütz-Abteilung 667 (Eichenlaub)
€60,00Original Postwar Signature on a Wartime Postcard of Hugo Primozic. Oberleutnant Hugo Primozic (16.02.1914 † 18.03.1996) earned the Ritterkreuz on 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.
Adolf Hitler with BDM Girls Postcard
€20,00Postcard of Adolf Hitler with BDM girls. Stamped on the reverse.
Hermann Ammer (R341) – Film Foto Verlag
€20,00Original Film Foto Verlag Postcard Nr. R341 of Major Hermann Ammer (08.03.1914 † 09.12.2000), who earned the German Cross in Gold on May 17, 1943 as Oberleutnant with 3. Kompanie/ Grenadier-Regiment 6 and the Knight’s Cross on October 12, 1943 as Oberleutnant und Führer of II. Bataillon/ Grenadier-Regiment 62 of the 7. Infanterie-Division. Good condition. Postcardsize.
Hauptmann Joachim Müncheberg (R240) – Film Foto Verlag Postcard
€20,00Original Film Foto Verlag Postcard Nr. R240 of Hauptmann Joachim Müncheberg, who earned the Knight’s Cross with Oakleaves & Swords with Jagdgeschwader 26 “Schlageter” & Jagdgeschwader 51 “Mölders”. Good condition. Postcardsize.
Werner Baumgarten-Crusius (R301) – Film Foto Verlag Postcard
€20,00Original Film Foto Verlag Postcard Nr. 301 of Hauptmann Werner Baumgarten-Crusius, who earned the Knight’s Cross with Oakleaves with Grenadier-Regiment 156 of the 16. Infanterie-Division. Good condition. Postcardsize.
Otto Starosta – Hoffmann Postcard (R146)
€20,00Hoffmann Photo Postcard (Nr. R146) of Knight’s Cross Holder Otto Starosta, who earned the Ritterkreuz on May 8, 1943 as Zugführer in 1. Kompanie/ Grenadier-Regiment 686 of the 336. Infanterie-Division. Otto Starosta passed away on January 20, 1985. Good condition. Postcardsize.
Günter Halm – Hoffmann Postcard (Nr. 1598)
€20,00Hoffmann Photo Postcard (Nr. 1598) of Knight’s Cross Holder Günter Halm, who earned the Ritterkreuz on July 29, 1942 as Grenadier and Richtschütze in the Pakzug of the Regimentsstabskompanie/ Panzer-Grenadier-Regiment 104. He was passed away on September 26, 2017. Good condition (small write imprint on bottom, front). His name is incorrectly printed on the postcard (Günther Hahn). Postcardsize.
Wir Danken Unserm Führer – Third Reich Postcard
€10,00Authentic Postcard depicting Adolf Hitler with on the background Germany with beneath the slogan: “Wir Danken unserm Führer”. Stamped on the reverse.