Signatures
Joachim Müncheberg – Jagdgeschwader 26 “Schlageter” & Jagdgeschwader 51 “Mölders” (Schwertern) (Wartime Signed!)
€350,00Original wartime signature on a postcard of Joachim Müncheberg. Major Joachim Müncheberg (31 December 1918 – 23 March 1943) was a German Luftwaffe fighter pilot of the Second World War and one of the highest-scoring aces of the conflict, credited with 135 confirmed aerial victories. The majority of his successes were achieved over the Western Front, including 102 victories against Western Allied aircraft, of which 46 were against Supermarine Spitfire fighters. He also claimed 33 victories on the Eastern Front.
Joachim Müncheberg was awarded the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on 14 September 1940 as Oberleutnant und Staffelkapitän of 7./Jagdgeschwader 26 “Schlageter”. He subsequently received the Eichenlaub (12. Verleihung) on 7 May 1941, again as Oberleutnant und Staffelkapitän, JG 26 “Schlageter”. His final and highest decoration, the Schwerter (19. Verleihung), was awarded on 9 September 1942 as Hauptmann und stellvertretender Geschwaderkommodore of Jagdgeschwader 51 “Mölders”.
Condition as seen. Postcardsize.
This is sold on commission!
Lothar Hofer – SS-Artillerie-Regiment 54 “Nederland”
€45,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Lothar Hofer. SS-Sturmbannführer Lothar Hofer (18.09.1914 † 22.01.1999) earned the Ritterkreuz on April 5, 1945 as SS-Sturmbannführer und Major der Schutzpolizei und Kommandeur of the III. Abteilung/ SS-Artillerie-Regiment 54 of the 23. SS-Freiwilligen-Panzer-Grenadier-Division “Nederland”. Good condition. Postcardsize.
Edmund Roßmann – Jagdgeschwader 52 (A5-Size!)
€30,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Edmund Roßmann. Feldwebel Edmund Roßmann (11.01.1918 † 04.04.2005) flew a total of 640 sorties during the war, achieving 93 aerial victories. He earned the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold on January 22, 1942 as Feldwebel in the III. Gruppe/ Jagdgeschwader 52 and the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on March 19, 1942 as Feldwebel and Flugzeugführer of the 7. Staffel, III. Gruppe/ Jagdgeschwader 52. Good condition. A5 Size.
Nikolaus von Falkenhorst – XXI. Armeekorps – Norway (Wartime Signed)
€95,00Original Wartime Signature on a Postcard of Generaloberst Nikolaus von Falkenhorst (17 January 1885 † 18 June 1968) was a senior commander in the German Army, best known for leading the successful invasion and occupation of Norway (Weserübung) in 1940. He served as Kommandierender General of XXI. Armeekorps during the campaign and later as Oberbefehlshaber in Norwegen.
Item Details
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Original wartime signature of Generaloberst Nikolaus von Falkenhorst.
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Signed on a wartime postcard.
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Size: standard postcard format.
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Condition: As seen – period ink signature on postcard stock. Edges have been cut!
Collector’s Note
Nikolaus von Falkenhorst was one of the most significant German commanders of the Norwegian campaign, directly tied to Hitler’s strategic success in Scandinavia. His Knight’s Cross award citation was widely publicized as a propaganda tool. Original autographs of Falkenhorst on wartime postcards are sought-after, especially given his role as Oberbefehlshaber Norwegen and his later postwar trial and imprisonment.
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))
Paul Peller – 10. SS-Panzer-Division “Frundsberg” & “Horst Wessel”
€15,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Paul Peller. Paul Peller (00.00.1926 † ) served with the 10. SS-Panzer-Division “Frundsberg” & 18. SS-Freiwilligen-Panzergrenadier-Division “Horst Wessel”. Good condition. Postcardsizes.
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)
Karl Brommann – schwere SS-Panzer-Abteilung 503 (King Tiger & Battle of Berlin!)
€55,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Karl Brommann. SS-Untersturmführer Karl Brommann (20.07.1920 in Neumünster † 30.06.2011 in Dithmarschen) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on April 29, 1945 as SS-Untersturmführer and Führer of the 1. Kompanie/ schwere SS-Panzer-Abteilung 503. Good condition. Postcardsize.
“On 14 November 1944 the unit was redesignated 503rd Heavy SS Panzer Battalion. It had a total of 39 (instead of the full complement of 45) Tiger IIs and was loaded onto trains on 27 January 1945, and sent to the Eastern Front in the Army Group Vistula sector. By 15 April 1945, the 503rd reported a total of 12 Tiger IIs, of which 10 were still operational. The 503rd ended the war fighting in the Battle of Berlin as part of Kampfgruppe Mohnke.”
Karl Kreutz – SS-Panzer-Artillerie-Regiment 2 “Das Reich” (Eichenlaub)
€55,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Karl Kreutz. SS-Standartenführer Karl Kreutz (20 September 1909 † 27 July 1997) was a decorated artillery commander of the Waffen-SS who rose to the rank of SS-Standartenführer during the Second World War. He distinguished himself as commander of the SS-Panzer-Artillerie-Regiment 2 “Das Reich”, earning both the Knight’s Cross and later the Oak Leaves for his leadership in some of the war’s final and fiercest battles.
Awards and Decorations:
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Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross (Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes) – 27 August 1944, as SS-Standartenführer and Kommandeur of SS-Panzer-Artillerie-Regiment 2, 2. SS-Panzer-Division “Das Reich”.
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Oak Leaves to the Knight’s Cross (Eichenlaub zum Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes, 857th award) – 6 May 1945, as SS-Standartenführer and Kommandeur of SS-Panzer-Artillerie-Regiment 2, 2. SS-Panzer-Division “Das Reich”.
Awarded for further distinction during the fighting in the Ardennes, Hungary, and especially in Vienna. In Vienna, Kreutz’s artillery took up direct fire positions at a vital crossroads to halt Soviet breakthrough attempts. During the retreat, his regiment acted as the rearguard of the Division—a rare and exceptional role for an artillery unit—earning him recognition for his outstanding leadership.
Career Highlights:
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Joined the Waffen-SS and advanced through the artillery branch, eventually taking command of SS-Panzer-Artillerie-Regiment 2 “Das Reich.”
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His regiment supported the division in numerous battles across the Eastern and Western Fronts.
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Recognized with the Knight’s Cross in 1944 for his leadership in France during the Normandy and subsequent fighting.
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Decorated with the Oak Leaves in the final days of the war for his extraordinary handling of the regiment in the Ardennes Offensive, in Hungary, and during the defense of Vienna.
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Survived the war and lived in Germany until his death in 1997.
Item Details:
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Authentic postwar signature of SS-Standartenführer Karl Kreutz.
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Signed on a postwar photograph.
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Condition: Clear and well-preserved autograph.
Collector’s Note:
Kreutz’s signature is highly desirable for collectors of Waffen-SS and 2. SS-Panzer-Division “Das Reich” history. His rare distinction of earning the Knight’s Cross with Oak Leaves as an artillery commander—especially for his regiment’s rearguard role in Vienna—makes this an exceptional addition to any advanced collection.
Albert Stenwedel – 13. Waffen-Gebirgs-Division der SS “Handschar”
€45,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Albert Stenwedel. SS-Sturmbannführer Albert Stenwedel (10.09.1908 † 29.07.1997) was an early volunteer for the SS (SS service number 28 762) and earned the Ritterkreuz on May 3, 1945 as SS-Sturmbannführer und Kommandeur of the II. Bataillon/ SS-Freiwilligen-Gebirgsjäger-Regiment 27 “Handschar” of the 13. SS-Freiwilligen-Gebirgs-Division “Handschar”.
Knight’s Cross: “On the 01-02.04.1945 Sturmbannführer Stenwedel and his Bataillon distinguished themselves while holding a crossing over the Murr river. Despite a lack of support from heavy weapons they were able to defend their positions successfully against overwhelming enemy forces, and by doing so they secured the safe passage of the rest of the 13. SS-Freiwilligen-Waffen-Gebirgs-Division “Handschar” over the Murr river. Stenwedel was recommended for the Knight’s Cross as a result.”
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.
Heinrich Sonne – SS-Infanterie-Brigade 1
€47,50Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Heinrich Sonne. SS-Hauptsturmführer Heinrich Sonne (23.02.1917 † 05.09.1984) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on December 10, 1943 as SS-Obersturmführer und Chef of the Kradschützen-kompanie/ SS-Infanterie-Brigade 1 (mot.). Good condition. Measuring: Postcardsize.
Erich Reuter – Infanterie-Regiment 122 & 46. Infanterie-Division (Eichenlaub)
€40,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Erich Reuter. Generalleutnant Erich Reuter (30 March 1904, Frankfurt an der Oder † 30 October 1989, Bad Nauheim) was a German Army officer who rose to the rank of Generalleutnant during the Second World War. He distinguished himself as a regimental and divisional commander, becoming a recipient of the Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and the German Cross in Gold.
Awards and Decorations:
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German Cross in Gold (Deutsches Kreuz in Gold) – 12 March 1942, as Major in Infanterie-Regiment 122.
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Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross (Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes) – 17 August 1942, as Oberstleutnant and Kommandeur of Infanterie-Regiment 122, 50. Infanterie-Division.
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Oak Leaves to the Knight’s Cross (Eichenlaub zum Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes, 710th award) – 21 January 1945, as Generalmajor and Kommandeur of 46. Infanterie-Division.
Career Highlights:
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Entered the Reichswehr as a young officer and rose steadily through the interwar years.
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Commanded Infanterie-Regiment 122 on the Eastern Front, earning both the German Cross in Gold and the Knight’s Cross in 1942.
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Promoted to divisional command, leading the 46. Infanterie-Division, where his defensive leadership in 1945 brought him the award of the Oak Leaves.
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Promoted to Generalleutnant before the end of the war.
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Taken prisoner in 1945, later released, and lived in postwar Germany until his death in 1989.
Item Details:
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Authentic postwar signature of Generalleutnant Erich Reuter.
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Signed on a postwar photograph.
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Condition: Clear, well-preserved autograph.
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.
Sylvester Stadler – “Der Führer” & “Hohenstaufen” (Swords + NKIG)
€60,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Sylvester Stadler. SS-Oberführer Sylvester Stadler (24.04.1911 † 25.05.1995) earned the Ritterkreuz on April 6, 1943 as SS-Sturmbannführer und Kommandeur of the II. Bataillon/ SS-Panzer-Grenadier-Regiment 4 “Der Führer”, the Eichenlaub on September 16, 1943 as SS-Obersturmbannführer und Kommandeur of the SS-Panzer-Grenadier-Regiment 4 “Der Führer” of the 2. SS-Panzer-Division “Das Reich“, the Nahkampfspange in Gold on December 12, 1943 with the SS-Panzer-Grenadier-Regiment 4 “Der Führer” and the Schwertern on May 6, 1945 as SS-Oberführer und Kommandeur of 9. SS-Panzer-Division “Hohenstaufen”.
Eduard Dietl – 3.Geb.Div., Gebirgs-Korps Norwegen & 20. Gebirgsarmee (Schwertern) (Wartime Signed)
€145,00Original 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.
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)
€145,00Original 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”.
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.
Karl Herzog – Heeres-Sturm-Pionier-Brigade 627
€20,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Karl Herzog. Oberstleutnant Karl Herzog (06.07.1906 in Nuremberg † 25.01.1998 in Münich) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on April 17, 1945 as Oberstleutnant und Kommandeur of the Heeres-Sturm-Pionier-Brigade 627.
Hajo Herrmann – Kampfgeschwader 4, 30 & Jagdgeschwader 300 (Schwertern)
€25,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Hans-Joachim “Hajo” Herrmann. Oberst Hajo Hermann (01.08.1913 † 05.11.2010) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on October 13, 1940 as Oberleutnant und Staffelkapitän of the 7. Staffel/ Kampfgeschwader 4, the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold on June 5, 1942 with Kampfgeschwader 30 “Adler”, the Eichenlaub on August 2, 1943 as Major und Kommodore of Jagdgeschwader 300 and the Schwertern on January 23, 1944 as Oberst und Inspekteur of the Deutschen Luftverteidigung. Condition as seen. Postcardsize.
Karl-Heinz Ertel – SS-Panzer-Grenadier-Regiment 49 “De Ruyter” (“Nederland” Division)
€55,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Karl-Heinz Ertel. SS-Hauptsturmführer Karl-Heinz Ertel (26.11.1919 in Brambauer † 25.01.1993 in Langenberg) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on August 23, 1944 as SS-Hauptsturmführer und Adjutant of the SS-Panzer-Grenadier-Regiment 49 “De Ruyter” of the SS-Freiwilligen-Panzer-Grenadier-Brigade “Nederland”. Comes with extra signed letter.
Ritterkreuz: “Following heavy retreat battles, on the night of the 25./26.07.1944 the Tannenberg Line between Orphanage Hill and the Gulf of Finland was occupied by the Regiment 49 ‘De Ruyter’. The Regiment had the mission of holding this line against all enemy attacks. The enemy commenced an immediate assault with a much greater number of divisions, which were aided by strong tank, artillery and air support. In a sacrificial battle, the Regiment succeeded in defeating all enemy attacks with extremely high losses for the foe. In this major struggle the commander of the Regiment, SS-Obersturmbannführer Collani, fell in battle. In this moment of crisis his adjutant, SS-Hauptsturmführer Ertel, took over leadership of the Regiment. Undeterred by the strong enemy fire from tanks, rocket launchers, artillery and aircraft, he repeatedly went to the hotspots of the fighting. From these points he inspired officers, NCOs and men to offer up their greatest possible resistance via his own exemplary behaviour. Even after being wounded by a shell splinter to the face he remained with the Regiment and maintained a firm grip over its command. His crisis-proof, exemplary attitude was of immeasurable value to the Brigade in the hours of its greatest test on the battlefield. He significantly contributed to the prevention of the intended enemy breakthrough against Reval.”
Georg Robert Besslein – SS-Festungs-Grenadier-Regiment “Besslein”
€45,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Georg Robert Besslein. SS-Obersturmbannführer Georg Robert Besslein (14.12.1911 † 27.04.1993) earned the Ritterkreuz on April 30, 1945 as SS-Obersturmbannführer und Kommandeur of SS-Festungs-Grenadier-Regiment “Besslein” i.d. Festung Breslau. One extra photo but unsigned. Postcardsize.
Awarded for distinguishing himself while commanding his ad-hoc Regiment during the siege of Breslau. He and his unit particularly distinguished themselves during near Peiskerwitz, the Gandau airport then the Augusta road.
Wilhelm Weidenbrück – Panzer-Regiment 3 & Panzer-Brigade 104 (Eichenlaub)
€55,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo plus Letter of Wilhelm Weidenbrück. Major Wilhelm Weidenbrück (05.02.1915 † 28.04.2011) earned the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold on January 2, 1942 with Panzer-Regiment 3, the Ritterkreuz on September 16,1942 as Oberleutnant und Kompaniechef of the 5. Kompanie/ Panzer-Regiment 3 of the 2. Panzer-Division and the Eichenlaub on November 16, 1944 as Major und Kommandeur of Panzer-Brigade 104. Good Condition.
Eichenlaub: Awarded for the successful employment of his brigade in the sector of 5. Jäger-Division on 30.10.1944, fighting at the Narew front at Ostenburg (Pultusk). Following a Soviet breach of the frontline west of the Pelta creek Weidenbrück’s men launched a timely counterattack that restored the old German lines, and 48 Soviet tanks were destroyed/captured in the process.
Hans Endres – Panzer-Artillerie-Regiment 74 (2. Panzer-Division)
€17,50Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Hans Endres. Major Hans Endres (05.06.1915 † 05.10.2004) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on August 14, 1943 as Hauptmann und Führer of the Panzer-Artillerie-Regiment 74 of the 2. Panzer-Division.
Hans Endres – Panzer-Artillerie-Regiment 74 (2. Panzer-Division)
€17,50Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Hans Endres. Major Hans Endres (05.06.1915 † 05.10.2004) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on August 14, 1943 as Hauptmann und Führer of the Panzer-Artillerie-Regiment 74 of the 2. Panzer-Division.
Erwin Jollasse – Schützen-Regiment 52 (18. Panzer-Division)
€40,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Erwin Jollase. Generalleutnant Erwin Jollasse (08.12.1892 in Hamburg † 14.03.1987 in Tutzing) earned the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold on January 6, 1944 and the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on November 2, 1941 as Oberst und Kommandeur of the Schützen-Regiment 52 of the 18. Panzer-Division. Size: 7,1×10,3cm.
Gerhard Krems – Kampfgeschwader 27 “Boelcke”
€20,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Gerhard Krems. Oberleutnant Gerhard Krems (04.05.1920 in Dresden † 12.02.2017 in Berlin) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on May 25, 1942 as Oberleutnant und Flugzeugführer in the 2. Staffel/ Kampfgeschwader 27 “Boelcke”. Condition as seen. Postcardsize.
Gerhard Krems – Kampfgeschwader 27 “Boelcke”
€20,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Gerhard Krems. Oberleutnant Gerhard Krems (04.05.1920 in Dresden † 12.02.2017 in Berlin) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on May 25, 1942 as Oberleutnant und Flugzeugführer in the 2. Staffel/ Kampfgeschwader 27 “Boelcke”. Condition as seen. Postcardsize.
2x Postwar Signed Photos of Erich Topp & Karl-Adolf Zenker
€60,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Erich Topp. Fregattenkäpitan Erich Topp (02.07.1914 † 26.12.2005) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on June 20, 1941 as Oberleutnant zur See und Kommandant of Uboot “U-552”, the Eichenlaub on April 11, 1942 as Kapitänleutnant und Kommandant of Uboot “U-552” and the Schwertern on August 17, 1942 as Kapitänleutnant und Kommandant of Uboot “U-552”.
Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Karl-Adolf Zenker. Admiral Karl-Adolf Zenker (19 July 1907, Goslar † 27 October 1998, Bonn) was a German naval officer who served in both the Kriegsmarine during World War II and the Bundesmarine of postwar West Germany, where he rose to the rank of Admiral. He is best remembered as Inspector of the Navy (Inspekteur der Marine), the highest-ranking officer of the Bundesmarine.
Both A5 Size format.
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.
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)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Wartime Signature on a Thank-You Card of Ministerialdirektor Leopold Gutterer
€250,00This original wartime thank-you card, personally signed by Leopold 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. Leopold 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.
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.