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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.”
Julius Ringel – 5. Gebirgs-Division (Eichenlaub) (Wartime Signed)
€150,00Original Wartime Signature on a Postcard of Julius Ringel. General der Gebirgstruppe Julius “Papa” Ringel (16.11.1889 † 11.02.1967) was an Austrian general serving in the armed forces of Nazi Germany during the Second World War. He saw service on the Western Front, Eastern Front, and during the Balkan Campaign, and held a number of senior commands, including 3. Gebirgs-Division, 5. Gebirgs-Division, LXIX. Armeekorps, Wehrkreis XI, and Armeekorps Ringel. He earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on June 13, 1941 as Generalmajor und Kommandeur of the 5. Gebirgs-Division, and was later awarded the Eichenlaub on October 25, 1943 as Generalleutnant und Kommandeur of the 5. Gebirgs-Division. Condition as seen. Postcard size.
This is sold on commission!
Walther Nehring – Deutsches Afrikakorps & XXIV. Panzerkorps (Schwertern) (Large Size!)
€90,00Original Scarce Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Walther Kurt Nehring. General der Panzertruppen Walther Kurt Nehring (15.08.1892 † 20.04.1983) earned the Ritterkreuz on July 24, 1941 as Generalmajor und Kommandeur of the 18. Panzer-Division, the Eichenlaub on February 8, 1944 as General der Panzertruppe und Kommandierender General of the XXIV. Panzerkorps and the Schwertern on January 22, 1945 as General der Panzertruppe und Kommandierender General of the XXIV. Panzerkorps. Condition as seen. Large size: 20x25cm!
Nehring joined the military service on 16 September 1911 in the Infanterie-Regiment 152. He became a commissioned Leutnant on 18 December 1913. On 26 October 1940 he received command of the 18th Panzer Division at Chemnitz, which he commanded during the operations Barbarossa and Typhoon. The division led by Nehring, is accused by numerous current accounts, of war crimes.
Nehring took command of the Afrika Korps in May 1942 and took part in the last major Axis offensive (Operation Brandung) of the Western Desert campaign and the subsequent Battle of Alam Halfa (31 August – 7 September 1942), during which he was wounded in an air raid. Between November and December 1942, he commanded the LXXXX Army Corps, the German contingent in Tunisia.
After North Africa, Nehring was posted to the Eastern Front where he commanded first the XXIV. Panzer Corps, and then from July to August 1944 the Fourth Panzer Army. Nehring then returned to the XXIV in August 1944 and led the Corps until March 1945 when he was made commander of the 1st Panzer Army. During 1944 he was also the commanding officer of the XXXXVIII Panzer Corps. Following the end of the war, Nehring wrote a comprehensive history of the German panzer forces from 1916 to 1945, Die Geschichte der deutschen Panzerwaffe 1916 bis 1945. He also wrote the foreword to Len Deighton’s Blitzkrieg: From the Rise of Hitler to the Fall of Dunkirk.
This is sold on commission!
Günther Tlotzek – 11. Infanterie-Division
€15,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Günther Tlotzek, who served with the 11. Infanterie-Division and also wrote a book. He sadly recently passed away. Postcardsize.
Otto Ernst Remer – Grenadier-Regiment “Grossdeutschland” (Eichenlaub) (Key Figure Stopping 20 July Plot)
€75,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Otto Ernst Remer. Generalmajor Otto Ernst Remer (18.08.1912 † 04.10.1997) earned the Ritterkreuz on May 18, 1943 as Major und Kommandeur of I. Bataillon/ Grenadier-Regiment “Grossdeutschland” and the Eichenlaub on November 12, 1943 as Major und Kommandeur of I. Bataillon/ Grenadier-Regiment “Grossdeutschland”. He played a major role in stopping the 20 July plot in 1944 against Adolf Hitler. Postcardsize.
Othmar Hermes – Grenadier-Regiment 464 (253. Infanterie-Division)
€15,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Othmar Hermes
Leutnant Othmar Hermes (25 November 1925 – 12 January 2014) was a decorated front-line soldier of the Wehrmacht who distinguished himself during the heavy fighting on the Eastern Front.
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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Infantry Assault Badge (Infanterie-Sturmabzeichen)
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Wound Badge (Verwundetenabzeichen)
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Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross (Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes) – 11 June 1944 as Gefreiter und Kompaniemelder, 6. Kompanie / Grenadier-Regiment 464, 253. Infanterie-Division
Career Highlights
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Eastern Front Service: Fought with Grenadier-Regiment 464 during the bitter defensive battles against the advancing Red Army.
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Knight’s Cross Action: Recognized for his extraordinary bravery as a company runner (Kompaniemelder). Despite being only a Gefreiter, Hermes showed decisive courage under fire, contributing directly to the survival and fighting capacity of his unit.
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Postwar Career: Rose to the rank of Leutnant der Reserve and lived a long postwar life, passing away in 2014.
Item Details
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Type: Original postwar signed photograph
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Size: Postcard format
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Condition: As seen – good condition, clear autograph
Collector’s Note
Hermes stands out as one of the youngest Knight’s Cross recipients of the Wehrmacht, having earned the high award as just a Gefreiter at age 18. His autograph is sought after for its rarity and for the remarkable circumstances of his Ritterkreuz award.
Othmar Hermes – Grenadier-Regiment 464 (253. Infanterie-Division)
€15,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Othmar Hermes
Leutnant Othmar Hermes (25 November 1925 – 12 January 2014) was a decorated front-line soldier of the Wehrmacht who distinguished himself during the heavy fighting on the Eastern Front.
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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Infantry Assault Badge (Infanterie-Sturmabzeichen)
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Wound Badge (Verwundetenabzeichen)
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Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross (Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes) – 11 June 1944 as Gefreiter und Kompaniemelder, 6. Kompanie / Grenadier-Regiment 464, 253. Infanterie-Division
Career Highlights
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Eastern Front Service: Fought with Grenadier-Regiment 464 during the bitter defensive battles against the advancing Red Army.
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Knight’s Cross Action: Recognized for his extraordinary bravery as a company runner (Kompaniemelder). Despite being only a Gefreiter, Hermes showed decisive courage under fire, contributing directly to the survival and fighting capacity of his unit.
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Postwar Career: Rose to the rank of Leutnant der Reserve and lived a long postwar life, passing away in 2014.
Item Details
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Type: Original postwar signed photograph
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Size: Postcard format
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Condition: As seen – good condition, clear autograph
Collector’s Note
Hermes stands out as one of the youngest Knight’s Cross recipients of the Wehrmacht, having earned the high award as just a Gefreiter at age 18. His autograph is sought after for its rarity and for the remarkable circumstances of his Ritterkreuz award.
Othmar Hermes – Grenadier-Regiment 464 (253. Infanterie-Division)
€15,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Othmar Hermes
Leutnant Othmar Hermes (25 November 1925 – 12 January 2014) was a decorated front-line soldier of the Wehrmacht who distinguished himself during the heavy fighting on the Eastern Front.
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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Infantry Assault Badge (Infanterie-Sturmabzeichen)
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Wound Badge (Verwundetenabzeichen)
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Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross (Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes) – 11 June 1944 as Gefreiter und Kompaniemelder, 6. Kompanie / Grenadier-Regiment 464, 253. Infanterie-Division
Career Highlights
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Eastern Front Service: Fought with Grenadier-Regiment 464 during the bitter defensive battles against the advancing Red Army.
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Knight’s Cross Action: Recognized for his extraordinary bravery as a company runner (Kompaniemelder). Despite being only a Gefreiter, Hermes showed decisive courage under fire, contributing directly to the survival and fighting capacity of his unit.
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Postwar Career: Rose to the rank of Leutnant der Reserve and lived a long postwar life, passing away in 2014.
Item Details
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Type: Original postwar signed photograph
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Size: Postcard format
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Condition: As seen – good condition, clear autograph
Collector’s Note
Hermes stands out as one of the youngest Knight’s Cross recipients of the Wehrmacht, having earned the high award as just a Gefreiter at age 18. His autograph is sought after for its rarity and for the remarkable circumstances of his Ritterkreuz award.
Willi Hammerich – Grenadier-Regiment 956
€15,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Willi Hammerich
Oberleutnant Willi Hammerich (17 December 1921, Fleckeby – 21 November 2010, Schulensee) served as an infantry officer on the Western Front and distinguished himself in late 1944 during the defensive battles in Alsace. He was awarded the Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross for his leadership and bravery as a company commander.
Awards and Decorations
- Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross (Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes) – 9 December 1944 as Oberleutnant und Chef 4./ Grenadier-Regiment 956, 362. Infanterie-Division
Career Highlights
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Company Commander on the Western Front: Led 4./Grenadier-Regiment 956 in bitter defensive fighting in Alsace in late 1944.
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Knight’s Cross Award: Recognized for exceptional leadership and courage under fire, contributing significantly to halting enemy attacks during this critical phase of the war.
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Postwar Life: Survived the war and lived a long life in northern Germany, passing away in 2010 at the age of 88.
Item Details
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Type: Original postwar signed photograph
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Size: Postcard format
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Condition: As seen – well preserved with clear signature
Collector’s Note
Willi Hammerich’s signature is sought after as he was a late-war Ritterkreuzträger whose award reflects the desperate fighting on the Western Front in the winter of 1944. A fine addition for collectors focused on company-level commanders and Knight’s Cross recipients of the infantry divisions deployed in Alsace.
Willi Hammerich – Grenadier-Regiment 956
€15,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Willi Hammerich
Oberleutnant Willi Hammerich (17 December 1921, Fleckeby – 21 November 2010, Schulensee) served as an infantry officer on the Western Front and distinguished himself in late 1944 during the defensive battles in Alsace. He was awarded the Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross for his leadership and bravery as a company commander.
Awards and Decorations
- Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross (Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes) – 9 December 1944 as Oberleutnant und Chef 4./ Grenadier-Regiment 956, 362. Infanterie-Division
Career Highlights
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Company Commander on the Western Front: Led 4./Grenadier-Regiment 956 in bitter defensive fighting in Alsace in late 1944.
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Knight’s Cross Award: Recognized for exceptional leadership and courage under fire, contributing significantly to halting enemy attacks during this critical phase of the war.
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Postwar Life: Survived the war and lived a long life in northern Germany, passing away in 2010 at the age of 88.
Item Details
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Type: Original postwar signed photograph
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Size: Postcard format
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Condition: As seen – well preserved with clear signature
Collector’s Note
Willi Hammerich’s signature is sought after as he was a late-war Ritterkreuzträger whose award reflects the desperate fighting on the Western Front in the winter of 1944. A fine addition for collectors focused on company-level commanders and Knight’s Cross recipients of the infantry divisions deployed in Alsace.
Karl Glätzer – Grenadier-Regiment 426
€15,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Karl Glätzer
Karl Glätzer (1 February 1915, Solingen/Rhineland – 13 September 2013, Cologne) was a German officer in the Heer who rose to the rank of Hauptmann during the Second World War. A highly decorated infantry officer of the 126. Infanterie-Division, he was recognized for his repeated bravery and leadership on the Eastern Front, earning the Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross in April 1944.
Awards and Decorations
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Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross (Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes) – 9 April 1944 as Hauptmann, Führer I./Grenadier-Regiment 426, 126. Infanterie-Division
Knight’s Cross Action
Glätzer received the Ritterkreuz for his outstanding leadership of I./Grenadier-Regiment 426 during heavy defensive battles on the Eastern Front. Despite repeated wounds—including five separate combat injuries by early 1944—he returned to the front and led his men with determination. His personal courage and ability to stabilize critical sectors of the front under extreme Soviet pressure were decisive in maintaining the cohesion of his division’s defensive line.
Career Highlights
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Entered service before the war and initially served with Infanterie-Regiment 426, part of the 126. Infanterie-Division.
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Distinguished himself as a front-line company and later battalion commander.
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Repeatedly wounded in combat, eventually receiving the Gold Wound Badge for his fifth injury.
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As Hauptmann and battalion leader, earned the Knight’s Cross for his command during the brutal winter and spring fighting of 1944.
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Survived the war and lived until 2013, reaching the age of 98.
Item Details
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Type: Original postwar signed photograph
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Size: Postcard format
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Condition: Very good, clear autograph
Collector’s Note
Karl Glätzer is a representative of the hard-fighting Ritterkreuzträger of the infantry, whose service reflects the resilience and sacrifice of front-line leaders of the Eastern Front. His combination of awards—especially the Knight’s Cross and the rare Gold Wound Badge—underscores both his combat effectiveness and the heavy personal toll of his service.
Waldemar von Gaza – Panzergrenadier-Regiment 66 (Schwertern)
€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.
Waldemar von Gaza – Panzergrenadier-Regiment 66 (Schwertern)
€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.
Waldemar von Gaza – Panzergrenadier-Regiment 66 (Schwertern)
€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.
Waldemar von Gaza – Panzergrenadier-Regiment 66 (Schwertern)
€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.
Waldemar von Gaza – Panzergrenadier-Regiment 66 (Schwertern)
€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.
Waldemar von Gaza – Panzergrenadier-Regiment 66 (Schwertern)
€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.
Waldemar von Gaza – Panzergrenadier-Regiment 66 (Schwertern)
€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.
Waldemar von Gaza – Panzergrenadier-Regiment 66 (Schwertern)
€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.
Waldemar von Gaza – Panzergrenadier-Regiment 66 (Schwertern)
€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.
Waldemar von Gaza – Panzergrenadier-Regiment 66 (Schwertern)
€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.
Waldemar von Gaza – Panzergrenadier-Regiment 66 (Schwertern)
€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.
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.
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: A5-size
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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.
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: A5-size
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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.
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.
-
His leadership of Kampfgruppen during some of the most intense battles of 1942–43 earned him rapid recognition.
-
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: A5-size
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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.
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
-
Eichenlaub (Nr. 158) – 18 January 1943, as Hauptmann und Führer of a Kampfgruppe, 13. Panzer-Division
-
Schwerter (Nr. 324) – 3 October 1943, as Major und Führer of Panzergrenadier-Regiment 66, 13. Panzer-Division
-
Other awards included both classes of the Iron Cross and campaign distinctions
Service Highlights
-
Fought throughout the Eastern Front campaigns, earning distinction in combined-arms actions with armored infantry.
-
His leadership of Kampfgruppen during some of the most intense battles of 1942–43 earned him rapid recognition.
-
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: A5-size
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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.
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
-
Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes – 18 September 1942, as Oberleutnant und Chef 2./Panzergrenadier-Regiment 666, 13. Panzer-Division
-
Eichenlaub (Nr. 158) – 18 January 1943, as Hauptmann und Führer of a Kampfgruppe, 13. Panzer-Division
-
Schwerter (Nr. 324) – 3 October 1943, as Major und Führer of Panzergrenadier-Regiment 66, 13. Panzer-Division
-
Other awards included both classes of the Iron Cross and campaign distinctions
Service Highlights
-
Fought throughout the Eastern Front campaigns, earning distinction in combined-arms actions with armored infantry.
-
His leadership of Kampfgruppen during some of the most intense battles of 1942–43 earned him rapid recognition.
-
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
-
Size: A5-size
-
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.