Friedrich-Carl von Steinkeller – Panzergrenadier-Regiment 7 (Kdr. of Div. “Feldherrnhalle”)
€85,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Friedrich-Carl von Steinkeller. Generalmajor Friedrich-Carl von Steinkeller (28 March 1896 † 19 October 1981) was a German officer who rose to the rank of Generalmajor during the Second World War. He distinguished himself as a Panzergrenadier commander in one of the Wehrmacht’s most famous armored formations, the 7. Panzer-Division.
Awards and Decorations:
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Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross (Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes) – 31 March 1943, as Oberstleutnant and Kommandeur of Panzergrenadier-Regiment 7, 7. Panzer-Division.
Career Highlights:
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A veteran of the First World War who remained in the Reichswehr between the wars.
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Took command of Panzergrenadier-Regiment 7 of the 7. Panzer-Division, one of the Wehrmacht’s most elite armored units, during the fighting on the Eastern Front.
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Awarded the Knight’s Cross for his leadership and bravery in combat operations in 1943.
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Promoted to Generalmajor before the war’s end.
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Survived captivity and lived in West Germany until his death in 1981.
Item Details:
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Authentic postwar signature of Generalmajor Friedrich-Carl von Steinkeller.
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Signed on a postwar photograph.
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Condition: Clear, well-preserved autograph.
Collector’s Note:
Von Steinkeller’s connection with the elite 7. Panzer-Division underlines the desirability of his autograph for collectors of armored warfare history. His award of the Knight’s Cross as a regimental commander adds to the appeal, making this an excellent item for a Panzer or Heer collection.
This is sold on commission.
Walther von Seydlitz-Kurzbach – 12. Infanterie-Division (Battle for Stalingrad!) (Collaborated with Soviets, “Anti-Nazi Force” Plan) (Eichenlaub)
€250,00In 1950, a Soviet tribunal sentenced him to 25 years of imprisonment, but in 1955 he was released to West Germany, where in 1956, his Third Reich death sentence was nullified. However, he was despised by his former army colleagues both for his role in the Battle of Stalingrad and for his later collaboration with the Soviet Union. He was denied the restoration of his retired rank and pension by the Bundeswehr. (Read more on Walther von Seydlitz-Kurzbach (Wikipedia))
This is sold on commission.
Eduard Isken – Jagdgeschwader 53
€35,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Eduard Isken. Oberfeldwebel Eduard Isken (15.04.1918 † 07.01.1997) earned the Ritterkreuz on January 14, 1945 as Oberfeldwebel und Flugzeugführer of a 13. Staffel/ Jagdgeschwader 53.
Comes with extra original postwar photo of several RK-Holders at reunion!
Hermann Hogeback – Lehrgeschwader 1 & Kampfgeschwader 6 (Schwertern)
€25,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Hermann Hogeback. Oberstleutnant Hermann Hogeback (25.08.1914 in Idar-Oberstein † 15.02.2004 in Dötligen-Wildeshausen) earned the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold on September 24, 1942, the Ritterkreuz on September 8, 1941 as Oberleutnant und Staffelkapitän of the 9. Staffel/ Lehrgeschwader 1, the Eichenlaub on February 19, 1943 as Hauptmann und Kommandeur of the III. Gruppe/ Kampfgeschwader 6 and the Schwertern on January 26, 1945 as Oberstleutnant und Kommodore of Kampfgeschwader 6. Postcardsize.
Hermann Hogeback – Lehrgeschwader 1 & Kampfgeschwader 6 (Schwertern)
€25,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Hermann Hogeback. Oberstleutnant Hermann Hogeback (25.08.1914 in Idar-Oberstein † 15.02.2004 in Dötligen-Wildeshausen) earned the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold on September 24, 1942, the Ritterkreuz on September 8, 1941 as Oberleutnant und Staffelkapitän of the 9. Staffel/ Lehrgeschwader 1, the Eichenlaub on February 19, 1943 as Hauptmann und Kommandeur of the III. Gruppe/ Kampfgeschwader 6 and the Schwertern on January 26, 1945 as Oberstleutnant und Kommodore of Kampfgeschwader 6. Postcardsize.
Fritz Darges – SS-Panzer-Regiment 5 “Wiking” & Personal Adjutant of Adolf Hitler
€45,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Paper of Fritz Darges. SS-Obersturmbannführer Fritz Darges (08.02.1913 in Dülseberg † 25.10.2009 in Celle) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on April 5, 1945 as SS-Obersturmbannführer und Führer of the SS-Panzer-Regiment 5 of the 5. SS-Panzer-Division “Wiking”. Condition as seen. NOTE: The signature is written on a paper on which a photo in pasted!
He served as an Adjutant to Martin Bormann and later was a personal Adjutant to Adolf Hitler. After his death a manuscript with his memoirs was published. Read more on Fritz Darges (Wikipedia)
Walter Pitsch – SS-Flak-Abteilung “LSSAH”
€75,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Walter Pitsch. SS-Hauptscharführer Walter Pitsch (13.06.1920 † 29.07.2005) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on May 6, 1945 as SS-Hauptscharführer und Batterieführer of the 4. Batterie/ SS-Flak-Abteilung 1 of the 1. SS-Panzer-Division “Adolf Hitler”. Condition as seen.
At the end of April 1945 Walter Pitsch took over the command of his Kompanie after all of its self-propelled 3.7 cm AA guns had been lost. During this time, in which the Kompanie was now employed in the infantry role, the unit managed to thwart an enemy penetration near the Mariazell-Hohenberg (in the Alps). Pitsch, leading at the head of the Kompanie, threw the Soviets back from their gains and held the position thereafter. The retention of this position was of great importance in covering the retreat of the Division, and Pitsch would be recommended for the Knight’s Cross in recognition of his success here. Awarded immediately by Supreme Commander of 6. Panzer-Armee (Dietrich), Southeastern Front. (Source: Traces of War)
Otto Günsche – Adolf Hitler’s Personal Adjutant (WIA 20 July Plot, Führerbunker)
€220,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Otto Günsche. SS-Sturmbannführer Otto Günsche (24.09.1917 † 02.10.2003) earned the Verwundetenabzeichen “20. Juli 1944” in Schwarz and was a member of the Leibstandarte-SS Adolf Hitler before he became Adolf Hitler’s personal adjutant. Condition as seen. Postcardsize.
With the end of Nazi Germany imminent, Günsche was tasked by Hitler on 30 April 1945 with ensuring the cremation of his body after his death. That afternoon, he stood guard outside the room in the Führerbunker where Hitler and Eva Braun committed suicide. After waiting a short time, Hitler’s valet, Heinz Linge, opened the study door with Martin Bormann at his side. The two men entered the study with Günsche right behind them. Günsche then left the study and announced that Hitler was dead to a group in the briefing room, which included Joseph Goebbels, General Hans Krebs, and General Wilhelm Burgdorf. Günsche had the table and chairs in the study moved out of the way and blankets were laid out on the floor. Hitler and Braun’s lifeless bodies were then wrapped in blankets. In accordance with Hitler’s prior written and verbal instructions, his and Braun’s bodies were carried up the stairs and through the bunker’s emergency exit to the garden behind the Reich Chancellery to be burned. Having ensured that the corpses were burnt using petrol supplied by Hitler’s chauffeur Erich Kempka, Günsche later left the Führerbunker after midnight on 1 May. On 2 May 1945, Günsche was taken prisoner by Soviet Red Army troops that were encircling the city and flown to Moscow for sharp interrogation by the NKVD.
Henri Fenet – 33. SS-Freiwilligen-Grenadier-Division “Charlemagne”
€80,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Henri Fenet. SS-Hauptsturmführer Henri Fenet (11.07.1919 † 14.09.2002) earned the Ritterkreuz on April 29, 1945 as SS-Hauptsturmführer und Führer of the Sturm-Bataillon der 33. SS-Freiwillige-Grenadier-Division “Charlemagne”. Henri Fenet was the sole French Waffen-SS Volunteer to be decorated with the Knight’s Cross.
Knight’s Cross awarded for the outstanding leadership of his French volunteers during the final fighting for Berlin. Decoration presented by SS-Brigadeführer Mohnke in the Reichs Kanzlerei between 20th and 30th April 1945. Awarding has been established through research by the Ordensgemeinschaft der Ritterkreuzträger. Of the awarding is no evidence in the Bundesarchiv. (Source: Traces of War)
Dieter Damerius – Grenadier-Regiment 273
€17,50Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Dieter Damerius. Leutnant Dieter Damerius (17.04.1921 † 28.12.2018) earned the Ritterkreuz on February 24, 1945 as Leutnant und Führer of the 5. Kompanie/ Grenadier-Regiment 273 of the 93. Infanterie-Division. Good condition. Postcardsize.
Wolfgang Darius – Panzer-Abteilung 21
€22,50Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Wolfgang Darius. Major Wolfgang Darius (02.04.1911 in Blankenhain † 18.11.2000 in Bonn) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on August 22, 1943 as Hauptmann und Kommandeur of the Panzerjäger-Abteilung 21 of the 20. Panzer-Division. Postcardsize.
Emil Bäuerle – Jäger-Regiment 56 (5. Jäger-Division)
€20,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Emil Bäuerle. Hauptmann der Reserve Emil Bäuerle (10.05.1917 in Neu-Ulm † 16.03.2007 in Neu-Ulm) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on May 4, 1944 as Oberleutnant und Führer of the 8. Kompanie/ Jäger-Regiment 56 of the 5. Jäger-Division. Postcardsize.
Hugo Broch – Jagdgeschwader 54 (A5 Size!)
€20,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Hugo Broch. Feldwebel Hugo Broch (06.01.1922 †) earned the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold on October 17, 1943 and the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on March 12, 1945 as Feldwebel in the 8. Staffel/ Jagdgeschwader 54. Condition as seen. Large Size (A5!).
Hinrichs Ahrens – Grenadier-Regiment 1141 (561. Volksgrenadier-Division, 4x Panzervernichtungsabzeichen!)
€30,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Hinrich Ahrens. Unteroffizier Hinrich Ahrens (15.03.1921 † 31.12.2009) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on January 9, 1945 as Unteroffizier und Zugführer in the 13. Kompanie/ Grenadier-Regiment 1141 of the 561. Volksgrenadier-Division. Postcardsize. Condition as seen. Postcardsize.
Johann Trummer – Schlachtgeschwader 5
€17,50Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Johann “Hans” Trummer. Oberfeldwebel Johann Trummer (23.10.1920 in Braunau am Inn † 01.03.2022) earned the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold on May 27, 1942 and the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on May 4, 1944 as Leutnant und Bordfunker in the 1. Staffel/ Schlachtgeschwader 5. Postcardsize.
Willy Tscherning – Kampfgeschwader 1 “Hindenburg”
€17,50Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Willy Tscherning. Oberfeldwebel Willy Tscherning (15.06.1917 in Naumburg † 20.01.2012) earned the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold on August 21, 1942 and the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on November 18, 1944 as Oberfeldwebel und Bordfunker in the 9. Staffel/ Kampfgeschwader 1 “Hindenburg”. Postcardsize.
Awarded for his distinguished combat record as a bomber radio operator, following the successful completion of 368 combat missions (of which ~100 were in the West). These were flown in the following operations…
1) Action in Poland and the Norwegian campaign.
2) Bombing missions against Britain in 1940, where he flew mostly night missions against a variety of targets (including minelaying missions).
3) Actions on the Eastern front, including bombing raids against Moscow, supply missions to the Demyansk/Cholm pockets and minelaying operations in the Gulf of Finland.
4) Night bombing missions against England in late 1943 – early 1944 with the He 177 bomber.
Fritz Seyffardt – Schlachtgeschwader 2 “Immelmann”
€17,50Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Fritz Seyffardt. Leutnant Fritz Seyffardt (20.08.1920 in Krautscheid † 28.11.2012) earned the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold on December 12, 1943 and the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on August 8, 1944 as Leutnant und Flugzeugführer in the 5. Staffel/ Schlachtgeschwader 2 “Immelmann”. Postcardsize.
Flew a total of 500 missions, during which he achieved 30 aerial victories as an assault pilot.
Fritz Seyffardt – Schlachtgeschwader 2 “Immelmann”
€17,50Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Fritz Seyffardt. Leutnant Fritz Seyffardt (20.08.1920 in Krautscheid † 28.11.2012) earned the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold on December 12, 1943 and the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on August 8, 1944 as Leutnant und Flugzeugführer in the 5. Staffel/ Schlachtgeschwader 2 “Immelmann”. Postcardsize.
Flew a total of 500 missions, during which he achieved 30 aerial victories as an assault pilot.
Otto Gemünden – Flak-Regiment 49 (Stalingrad)
€25,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Otto Gemünden. Hauptmann Otto Gemünden (30 May 1914 – 8 December 2007) was a Luftwaffe officer and one of the most celebrated German Flak commanders of the Eastern Front. He earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on 12 October 1942 as Wachtmeister und Geschützführer in the 1./Flak-Regiment 49 of the 9. Flak-Division.
Knight’s Cross Action
“Knight’s Cross for Wachtmeister Gemünden – 21 tanks destroyed in 20 minutes: The Führer has awarded the Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross to Wachtmeister Gemünden, gun commander in a Flak regiment, at the recommendation of the supreme commander of the Luftwaffe, Reichsmarschall Göring. Wachtmeister Otto Gemünden, born on the 30.05.1914 in Oberingelheim, distinguished himself through outstanding bravery on the 30.09.1942 during the defense against a heavy enemy armoured attack launched against the lines north of Stalingrad. Through skillful tactical acumen, and while fully utilizing the firepower of his gun, he destroyed 21 enemy tanks in just 20 minutes with 35 rounds. Ten of these were of the heavy American type.”
This action, during the ferocious battles around Stalingrad, remains one of the most dramatic examples of the effectiveness of German 8.8 cm Flak guns in the anti-tank role.
Item Details
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Type: Original postwar signed photograph
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Rank at award: Wachtmeister (later Hauptmann)
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Unit: 1./Flak-Regiment 49, 9. Flak-Division
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Award: Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes, 12 October 1942
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Size: Postcard format
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Condition: Very good, clear autograph
Collector’s Note
Otto Gemünden’s name is inseparably linked with the legend of the 8.8 cm Flak gun, which was feared by Soviet and Allied tank crews alike. His Knight’s Cross citation highlights one of the most spectacular single actions attributed to a German Flak gun crew during the war. Signed items from Gemünden are sought after, particularly by collectors focused on the Battle of Stalingrad, Flak units, and Ritterkreuz recipients.
Herbert Fries – Fallschirm-Panzerjäger-Abteilung 1 (Pantherturm!)
€25,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Herbert Fries. Leutnant Herbert Fries (1 March 1925, Waldmühlen – 6 January 2014, Rennerod-Emmerichenhain) was a Fallschirmjäger and one of the youngest recipients of the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes during the Second World War. Serving as a gunner in the 2./Fallschirm-Panzerjäger-Abteilung 1, 1. Fallschirmjäger-Division, he earned the Knight’s Cross for extraordinary anti-tank actions in Italy.
Award and Citation
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Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes – 5 September 1944, as Gefreiter und Geschützführer in the 2./Fallschirm-Panzerjäger-Abteilung 1
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Citation: Recognized for his outstanding performance manning a Pantherturm defensive position on the Via Casilina near Piedimonte during the battles of May 1944.
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21.05.1944 – Destroyed 7 Allied tanks
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22.05.1944 – Destroyed 6 additional tanks
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24.05.1944 – Destroyed another 7 tanks
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Total: 20 enemy tanks destroyed in just three days, decisively slowing Allied advances.
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After exhausting their position, Fries and his crew destroyed their turret (“Schlafmütze” / sleepyhead) and withdrew with the retreating German forces.
Item Details
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Type: Original postwar signed photograph
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Size: Little bit smaller than Postcardsize
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Condition: As seen, well-preserved signature
Collector’s Note
Herbert Fries is remembered as one of the notable anti-tank fighters of the Luftwaffe’s ground formations. His signature is scarce compared to other Ritterkreuzträger, particularly on large-format photos such as this example. An impressive and historically rich autograph, highly desirable for collectors of Fallschirmjäger and anti-tank warfare memorabilia.
Josef Niemietz – Panzerjäger-Abteilung 332
€20,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Josef Niemietz. Hauptfeldwebel Josef Niemietz (18.10.1913 † 13.03.2001) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on July 24, 1943 as Hauptfeldwebel und Zugführer in the 3. Kompanie/ Panzerjäger-Abteilung 332 of the 332. Infanterie-Division. Postcardsize. Condition as seen.
Josef Wiechoczek – Jäger-Regiment 28 (8. Jäger-Division)
€20,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Josef Wiechoczek. Leutnant Josef Wiechoczek (18.11.1915 in Oberschlesien † 05.01.1999 in Bad Säckingen) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen kreuzes on December 9, 1944 as Leutnant und Führer in the 5. Kompanie/ Jäger-Regiment 28 of the 8. Jäger-Division. Size: 9,1x13cm. Condition as seen.
Friedrich Lang – Sturzkampfgeschwader 2 & Schlachtgeschwader 1 (Schwertern)
€35,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Friedrich Lang. Major Friedrich Lang (12.01.1915 † 29.12.2003) earned the Ritterkreuz on November 23, 1941 as Oberleutnant und Flugzeugführer in the 1. Staffel/ Sturzkampfgeschwader 2 “Immelmann”, the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold on April 9, 1942, the Eichenlaub on November 21, 1942 as Hauptmann und Staffelkapitän of the 1. Staffel/ Sturzkampfgeschwader 2 “Immelmann” and the Schwertern on July 2, 1944 as Major und Kommandeur of the III. Gruppe/ Schlachtgeschwader 1. Size: 8×11,5cm. Condition as seen.
Joachim Sommer – Aufklärungsgruppe 31
€17,50Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Joachim Sommer. Hauptmann Joachim Sommer (14.04.1916 † 09.06.2009) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on November 25, 1944 as Hauptmann und Staffelkapitän of the 4. Staffel/ Aufklärungsgruppe 31. Condition as seen. Size: 8,8×12,7cm.
Paul-Georg Kleffel – Panzer-Aufklärungs-Abteilung 3 (3. Panzer-Division) (A5-Size)
€20,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Paul-Georg Kleffel. Hauptmann Paul-Georg Kleffel (07.09.1920 † 09.02.2020) earned the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold on November 16, 1943 as Oberleutnant in the 4. Kompanie/ Panzer-Aufklärungs-Abteilung 3 and the Ritterkreuz on May 4, 1944 as Oberleutnant und Kompaniechef of the 4. Kompanie/ Panzer-Aufklärungs-Abteilung 3 of the 3. Panzer-Division. Condition as seen. Large A5 size.
Johann-Alfred Klaus – Schlachtgeschwader 1
€15,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Johann-Alfred “Johannes” Klaus. Oberleutnant Johann-Alfred Klaus (04.09.1918 † 07.07.2018) earned the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold on July 22, 1943 and the Ritterkreuz on March 26, 1944 as Oberleutnant und Staffelführer of the 6. Staffel/ Schlachtgeschwader 1. Good condition. Postcardsize.
Hermann Schleinhege – Jagdgeschwader 54 (97 Victories!)
€45,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Hermann Schleinhege. Leutnant Hermann Schleinhege (12.02.1916 in Essen † 11.03.2014 in Soest) earned the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold on March 20, 1944 and the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on January 28, 1945 as Leutnant und Flugzeugführer in the 8. Staffel/ Jagdgeschwader 54. Schleinhege was credited with 97 aerial victories. Size: 8,9×12,9cm.
Kurt-Ernst Kunkel – Fallschirmjäger-Regiment 4
€20,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Kurt-Ernst Kunkel. Leutnant Kurt-Ernst Kunkel (13.01.1923 in Weißwasser † 23.09.2012) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on April 30, 1945 as Leutnant und Kompaniechef of the 2. Kompanie/ Fallschirmjäger-Regiment 4 of the 1. Fallschirmjäger-Division. Postcardsize.
Martin Drewes – Nachtjagdgeschwader 1 (Eichenlaub, 52 Victories!)
€25,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Martin Drewes. Major Martin Drewes (20.10.1918 † 13.10.2013) earned the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold on February 24, 1944, the Ritterkreuz on July 27, 1944 as Hauptmann und Kommandeur of the III. Gruppe/ Nachtjagdgeschwader 1 and the Eichenlaub on April 17, 1945 as Major und Kommandeur of the III. Gruppe/ Nachtjagdgeschwader 1. Postcardsize.
He was credited with 52 victories of which 43 were claimed at night whilst flying variants of the Messerschmitt Bf 110 heavy fighter. The majority of his victories were claimed over the Western Front in Defence of the Reich missions against the Royal Air Force’s Bomber Command.
Friedrich Weber – Infanterie-Regiment 481 (256. Infanterie-Division)
€60,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Friedrich Weber. Generalleutnant Friedrich Weber (31.03.1892 in Chateau-Salins, Lorraine † 02.09.1972 in Deggendorf) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on June 8, 1940 as Oberstleutnant und Kommandeur of Infanterie-Regiment 481 of the 256. Infanterie-Division. Postcardsize.
He fought in Africa and in the Eastern Front. He was the commander of the fortress division defending Warsaw in January 1945.
Adolf Galland – Jagdgeschwader 26 “Schlageter” (Brillanten)
€55,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Adolf Galland. Generalleutnant Adolf Galland (19.03.1912 † 09.02.1996) earned the Ritterkreuz on July 29, 1940 as Major und Kommandeur of the III. Gruppe/ Jagdgeschwader 26 “Schlageter”, the Eichenlaub on September 24, 1940 as Major und Kommodore of Jagdgeschwader 26 “Schlageter”, the Schwertern on June 21, 1941 as Oberstleutnant und Kommodore of Jagdgeschwader 26 “Schlageter” and the Brillanten on January 28, 1942 as Oberst und Kommodore of Jagdgeschwader 26 “Schlageter”. Condition as seen. Size: 7,5×11,6cm.
Theodor Busse – Heeresgruppe Süd & 9. Armee
€45,00Original Postwar Signature on a Photo of Theodor Busse. Generalleutnant Theodor Busse (15.12.1887 † 21.10.1986) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on January 30, 1944 as Generalleutnant und Chef des Generalstabes of the Heeresgruppe Süd. Postcardsize. Signed on the reverse.
Albert Kerscher – schwere Panzer-Abteilung 502 (Tiger, Wingman of Otto Carius!)
€30,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Albert Kerscher. Feldwebel Albert Kerscher (29.03.1916 † 12.06.2011) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on October 23, 1944 as Feldwebel in the 2. Kompanie/ schwere Panzer-Abteilung 502 (Tigers). He also earned the Panzerkampfabzeichen IV. Stufe (Einsatzahl “75”). Awarded for his successes in tank combat as the wingman of Otto Carius. Postcardsize. Condition as seen.
Günter Halm – Panzergrenadier-Regiment 104 (15. Panzer-Division, Afrika)
€25,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Günter Halm. Leutnant Günter Halm (27 August 1922 – 26 September 2017) was one of the youngest Knight’s Cross recipients of the Second World War. Serving in North Africa with the 15. Panzer-Division, he earned lasting fame during the First Battle of El Alamein for his exceptional bravery as an anti-tank gunner.
Awards and Decorations
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Iron Cross 2nd Class (Eisernes Kreuz II. Klasse)
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Iron Cross 1st Class (Eisernes Kreuz I. Klasse)
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Wound Badge in Silver (Verwundetenabzeichen in Silber)
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Panzer Assault Badge (Panzerkampfabzeichen)
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Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross (Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes) – 29 July 1942 as Grenadier und Richtschütze, Pakzug, Regimentsstabskompanie / Panzergrenadier-Regiment 104, 15. Panzer-Division
Knight’s Cross Action
“Awarded for his actions at El Alamein on 21 July 1942. On this day his Pak position came under attack by a large British tank force (likely the 23rd Tank Brigade). A direct hit disabled his gun shield and wounded the loader, while another impact destroyed the sights. Despite this, Halm calmly continued firing at close range, knocking out seven British tanks, including a command tank, with deadly precision. His courage was a key part of the German defensive success, during which a total of 96 Allied tanks were destroyed.”
Career Highlights
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North Africa Veteran: Distinguished himself in Rommel’s Afrika Korps during one of the most critical battles of the desert war.
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Young Ritterkreuzträger: At just 19 years old, became one of the youngest soldiers to receive the Knight’s Cross.
Item Details
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Type: Original postwar signed photograph on paper!
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Size: Postcard format
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Condition: Good condition, with clear and authentic autograph
Collector’s Note
Halm’s autograph is especially desirable as he was one of the youngest and most famous Knight’s Cross recipients of the Afrika Korps, tied to the legendary battles of El Alamein. His signature offers a direct link to the Panzergrenadiers and anti-tank defenders of Rommel’s desert army.
Michael Hamburger – Grenadier-Regiment 957 (363. Volksgrenadier-Division)
€20,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Michael Hamburger. Feldwebel Michael Hamburger (05.09.1914 in Füssen † 12.08.1989 in Förstern) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on October 4, 1944 as Feldwebel und Zugführer in the 4. Kompanie/ Grenadier-Regiment 957 of the 363. Volksgrenadier-Division. Postcardsize. Condition as seen. Signed on the reverse.
Karl Hausmann – Jäger-Regiment 28 (8.Jäg.Div) (Großdeutschland)
€25,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Karl Hausmann. Oberfeldwebel Karl Hausmann (10.01.1912 † 27.07.1997) earned the Ritterkreuz on May 15, 1942 as Oberfeldwebel und Führer of the 3. Kompanie/ Jäger-Regiment 28 of the 8. Jäger-Division. Size: 8,8×12,8cm. Condition as seen.
Karl Burdach – 11. Infanterie-Division
€45,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Karl Burdach. Generalleutnant Karl Burdach (28.07.1891 † 30.12.1976) served as a General in the German Wehrmacht during the Second World War. He was awarded the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold on December 26, 1941 as Generalmajor und Kommandeur of the 251. Infanterie-Division and the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on February 23, 1944 as Generalleutnant und Kommandeur of the 11. Infanterie-Division. Size: 7,5x10x5cm. Condition as seen. Signed on the reverse.
Hubertus-Maria Ritter von Heigl – Pionier-Bataillon 70
€40,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Hubertus-Maria Ritter von Heigl. Generalmajor Hubertus-Maria Ritten von Heigl (10.11.1897 in Siegenburg † 24.01.1985 in München) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on January 13, 1942 as Oberstleutnant und Kommandeur of the Pionier-Bataillon 70. Postcardsize. Condition as seen.
Major Erich Rudorffer – Jagdgeschwader 2 & 54 (Schwertern, 224 Victories!)
€45,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo & Letter of Erich Rudorffer. Major Erich Rudorffer (01.11.1917 † 08.04.2016) earned the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold on December 9, 1941 as Leutnant und Flugzeugführer in the 6. Staffel/ Jagdgeschwader 2 “Richthofen”, the Ritterkreuz on May 1, 1941 as Leutnant und Flugzeugführer in the 6. Staffel/ Jagdgeschwader 2 “Richthofen”, the Eichenlaub on April 11, 1944 as Major und Kommandeur of the II. Gruppe/ Jagdgeschwader 54 “Grünherz” and the Schwertern on January 26, 1945 as Major und Kommandeur of the II. Gruppe/ Jagdgeschwader 54 “Grünherz”. Comes with a signed letter! Postcardsize.
7th highest scoring Ace of the Luftwaffe, achieving 224 victories in over 1000 operational sorties! He also flew the Messerschmitt Me-262 at the end of the war!
Waldemar von Gaza – Panzergrenadier-Regiment 66 (Schwertern) (A5-Size!)
€30,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Waldemar von Gaza
Major Waldemar von Gaza (6 December 1917 – 13 January 2014) was a highly decorated officer of the 13. Panzer-Division, rising to command-level positions in armored infantry units on the Eastern Front. Over the course of the war, he received the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes with Eichenlaub and Schwertern, placing him among the most distinguished recipients of Germany’s highest battlefield awards.
Awards and Decorations
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Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes – 18 September 1942, as Oberleutnant und Chef 2./Panzergrenadier-Regiment 666, 13. Panzer-Division
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Eichenlaub (Nr. 158) – 18 January 1943, as Hauptmann und Führer of a Kampfgruppe, 13. Panzer-Division
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Schwerter (Nr. 324) – 3 October 1943, as Major und Führer of Panzergrenadier-Regiment 66, 13. Panzer-Division
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Other awards included both classes of the Iron Cross and campaign distinctions
Service Highlights
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Fought throughout the Eastern Front campaigns, earning distinction in combined-arms actions with armored infantry.
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His leadership of Kampfgruppen during some of the most intense battles of 1942–43 earned him rapid recognition.
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By 1943, he had risen to regimental command level, where he was awarded the Swords to the Knight’s Cross for continued outstanding leadership in combat.
Item Details
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Type: Original postwar signed photograph
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Size: Postcardsize
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Condition: Good, as seen
Collector’s Note
Waldemar von Gaza’s decorations—Ritterkreuz, Eichenlaub, and Schwerter—mark him as one of the relatively few officers to attain this level of distinction. His signature is sought-after by collectors of panzer and Eastern Front memorabilia, with his long postwar life making his autograph available but still scarce in comparison to other triple recipients.
Günther Frenzel – Kampfgeschwader zur besonderen Verwendung 1
€25,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Günther Frenzel
Leutnant Günther Frenzel (19 March 1919 – 12 March 2011) was a highly decorated Luftwaffe transport and special mission pilot of Kampfgeschwader zur besonderen Verwendung 1 (KG z.b.V. 1). He earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on 23 December 1942 as Feldwebel und Staffelführer of 11. Staffel / KG z.b.V. 1, in recognition of his daring missions and exceptional skill as a transport pilot under the most dangerous conditions.
Awards and Decorations
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Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes – 23 December 1942 as Feldwebel und Staffelführer, 11./KG z.b.V. 1
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Various campaign and service awards (not detailed here)
Career Highlights
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~200 Operational Flights: Frenzel accumulated around 200 combat missions, primarily in the Ju-52, often under heavy enemy fire.
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Stellar Navigation: Volunteered to locate a downed bomber crew deep in enemy territory, successfully navigating by the stars to rescue them.
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Captured Aircraft Operation: Took part in special operations flying captured Vickers Wellington bombers against Allied fuel depots in the Congo. On one such mission, he even landed at a Belgian-Congo airfield, refueled, and then bombed the same base.
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Escape from Captivity: Captured during Operation Crusader at Derna airfield, he escaped the same day with his flight mechanic by seizing their Ju-52 under British fire, taking off during a German air attack.
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Survivor of a Mass Shoot-Down: While flying across the Mediterranean, Frenzel’s transport was the only survivor out of 13 Ju-52s ambushed by British fighters. Despite being badly wounded and his aircraft heavily damaged, he kept it airborne for 45 minutes before crash-landing near the coast, saving all aboard. Field Marshal Albert Kesselring personally visited him in hospital to commend his bravery.
Item Details
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Type: Postwar signed photograph
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Size: Postcardsize
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Condition: Good, with clear signature
Collector’s Note
Frenzel’s service stands out for the audacity and uniqueness of his missions: captured Allied bombers, daring escapes, and survival against overwhelming odds. His signature is a scarce and desirable addition to any collection focusing on Ritterkreuzträger, Luftwaffe transport units, or extraordinary air operations of WWII.
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.
Oswald van Ooteghem – Legion Flandern & Division “Langemarck”
€35,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Flemish Easternfront Volunteer Oswald van Ooteghem. SS-Untersturmführer Oswald van Ooteghem served in the SS-Freiwilligen-Legion “Flandern” and the SS-Jugend-Bataillon 27 of the 27. SS-Freiwilligen-Grenadier-Division “Langemarck”. Postcardsize.
Teddy Wisch – 1. SS-Panzer-Division “LSSAH” (Schwertern)
€80,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Theodor “Teddy” Wisch. SS-Brigadeführer und Generalmajor der Waffen-SS Theodor “Teddy” Wisch (13.12.1907 † 11.01.1995) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on September 15, 1941 as SS-Sturmbannführer und Kommandeur of the II. Bataillon/ “LSSAH”, the Eichenlaub on February 12, 1944 as SS-Brigadeführer und Kommandeur of the 1. SS-Panzer-Division “LSSAH” and the Schwertern on August 30, 1944 as SS-Brigadeführer und Generalmajor der Waffen-SS of 1. SS-Panzer-Division “LSSAH”. Size: 9×12,5cm.
Teddy Wisch – 1. SS-Panzer-Division “LSSAH” (Schwertern)
€80,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Theodor “Teddy” Wisch. SS-Brigadeführer und Generalmajor der Waffen-SS Theodor “Teddy” Wisch (13.12.1907 † 11.01.1995) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on September 15, 1941 as SS-Sturmbannführer und Kommandeur of the II. Bataillon/ “LSSAH”, the Eichenlaub on February 12, 1944 as SS-Brigadeführer und Kommandeur of the 1. SS-Panzer-Division “LSSAH” and the Schwertern on August 30, 1944 as SS-Brigadeführer und Generalmajor der Waffen-SS of 1. SS-Panzer-Division “LSSAH”. Postcardsize.
Josef “Sepp” Allerberger – Gebirgsjäger-Regiment 144 (RK + 2nd Best Sniper of German Army 257 Kills!)
€100,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Josef “Sepp” Allerberger. Obergefreiter Josef “Sepp” Allerberger (24.12.1924 in Steiermark, Austria † 02.03.2010 in Wals-Siezenheim) served with the Gebirgsjäger-Regiment 144 of the 3. Gebirgs-Division. Allerberger is noted as the second best German Sniper of World War II with 257 kills. A book containing his memoirs are published in Sniper on the Eastern Front: The Memoirs of Sepp Allerberger, Knight’s Cross. (Version 1 is the uncensored and most-desirable one!). Condition as seen. Size: 9×12,2cm. Condition as seen.
According to his memoirs, he was awarded the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on April 20, 1945 however there’s no trace or evidence (which is not uncommon near the end of the war).
Siegfried Amerkamp – Grenadier-Regiment 459 (later SS-Division “Götz von Berlichingen”)
€35,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Siegfried Amerkamp. SS-Oberscharführer Siegfried Amerkamp (20.03.1920 † 01.09.1995) earned the Ritterkreuz on November 22, 1943 as Obergefreiter und MG-Schütze & stellv. Gruppenführer 1 in the Sturmkompanie/ Grenadier-Regiment 459 of the 251. Infanterie-Division. He later was transferred to the 17. SS-Panzer-Grenadier-Division “Götz von Berlichingen”. Good Condition. Postcardsize.
Knight’s Cross: “Amerkamp fought as a machine-gunner during his Division’s battles south of Gomel in October 1943. In this time the Soviets formed a bridgehead over the Dnieper near Chernigov, directly at the boundary of Grenadier-Regiment 459. Amerkamp’s Kompanie was ordered to contain it at all costs.
During a night attack the Soviets succeeded in pushing back the German lines at the boundary with the neighbouring Kompanie, pushing back Amerkamp’s unit about 200 metres. Amerkamp’s Kompanie launched a counterattack to retake the old positions, and although Amerkamp himself was able to eliminate 5 Soviets MGs the attack overall was bogged down due to the Soviet artillery fire.
Although Amerkamp’s squad leader had fallen out in this failed attempt, Amerkamp himself decided to try again. Taking along the five survivors of his squad (Obergefreiten Marth, Bösener, Veth and Niedersteberg as well as Gefreiter Bach), he was able to infiltrate back to the old lines without losses. After sending 2 men to restore contact with his Kompanie, and ordering another 2 to stay behind and form a strongpoint, Amerkamp and Gefreiter Bach moved out to roll up the trenches to the right. Utilizing an LMG, grenades, spades and flare pistols (!) they succeeded in restoring contact with the neighbouring Kompanie. Once again acting on his own initiative, Amerkamp moved out beyond the trenches with his comrades and worked his way to a shell hole in no-mans land. From here he provided flanking fire to both the left and right, thereby enabling the rest of his Kompanie to fully recapture the main battle line.
Amerkamp was duly recognized for his actions here with the reception of the Knight’s Cross.”