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Studioportrait Ritterkreuzträger Anton Bayer – Grenadier-Regiment 19 (7. Infanterie-Division)
€150,00Original wartime studio portrait postcard-size photograph of Oberfeldwebel Anton Bayer (1914–1996), Knight’s Cross holder of Grenadier-Regiment 19 / 7. Infanterie-Division, with his original postwar autograph on the reverse.
A very attractive original portrait of Oberfeldwebel Anton Bayer, a highly decorated German Army anti-tank specialist and recipient of the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes.
The photograph shows Bayer in uniform wearing the Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross, awarded to him on 5 October 1943 for his actions on the Eastern Front. He served as a Zugführer in 14.(Panzer-Jäger)/Grenadier-Regiment 19, 7. Infanterie-Division. Contemporary and specialist sources document Bayer’s Ritterkreuz award in this capacity.
Bayer had entered military service with the anti-tank company of Infanterie-Regiment 19 in 1936 and served with the regiment during the campaigns in Poland, France and the Soviet Union. Following the reorganisation of the regiment, he continued with 14. Kompanie/Grenadier-Regiment 19, later designated Grenadier-Regiment 19 “List”, of the 7. Infanterie-Division.
His Knight’s Cross was awarded following a particularly notable action on 27 August 1943. During heavy fighting, Soviet T-34 tanks broke through the German defensive positions. Bayer had prepared an anti-tank position on elevated ground, but the attacking armour quickly knocked out the available Pak guns. When the crew of the final operational gun was put out of action, Bayer personally took over the weapon and engaged the Soviet tanks.
According to the Ritterkreuz recommendation, Bayer succeeded in destroying several attacking T-34s before using his remaining ammunition to immobilise additional tanks. He then destroyed the gun to prevent its capture and fought his way back to the German lines armed only with his pistol. His actions helped prevent the Soviet armour from penetrating into the German rear and allowed his regiment to withdraw.
Bayer’s other decorations included the Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse, Eisernes Kreuz 1. Klasse, Infanterie-Sturmabzeichen, Ostmedaille, Nahkampfspange in Bronze and Verwundetenabzeichen.
Anton Bayer was born on 30 May 1914 and died on 7 July 1996. At the end of the war he was taken prisoner by Soviet forces on 8 May 1945 and remained in Soviet captivity until 10 April 1948.
The photograph
The item consists of an original wartime studio portrait in postcard format, showing Bayer wearing his Knight’s Cross. The reverse bears a handwritten postwar signature by Anton Bayer, making this a particularly desirable combination of an original wartime portrait and signed Ritterkreuzträger photograph.
The photograph retains its original scalloped photographic edges and shows normal age-related handling/storage wear consistent with an original period photograph.
An excellent portrait for collectors of Ritterkreuzträger, Grenadier-Regiment 19, 7. Infanterie-Division, Panzerjäger personnel and signed Wehrmacht photographs.
Signed Portrait Photograph of a German Heer General
€100,00Original wartime signed portrait photograph of a high-ranking German Heer General, but cannot identify him. The reverse bears a handwritten dedication and original signature, dated 1940/41, adding excellent research and historical value. The inscription appears to have been written as a personal commemorative dedication, likely presented to a subordinate, colleague, or associate during the early war years.
A desirable original signed portrait photograph with strong display appeal and excellent research potential.
Erwin Kreßmann – schwere Panzerjäger-Abteilung 519
€30,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Erwin Kreßmann. Hauptmann Erwin Kreßmann (02.06.1918 † 19.03.2017) earned the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold on January 16, 1944 as Oberleutnant with schwere Panzerjäger-Abteilung 519 and the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on December 9, 1944 as Hauptmann with the 1. Kompanie/ schwere Panzerjäger-Abteilung 519. He also earned 2 Panzervernichtungsabzeichen. Postcardsize. Condition as seen.
Wilhem Bachor – Panzer-Regiment 24 (24. Panzer-Division)
€45,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Wilhelm “Willy” Bachor. Oberwachtmeister Wilhelm Bachor (04.05.1921 in Kelbassen † 20.03.2008 in Apolda) earned the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold on June 28, 1944 with Panzer-Regiment 24 and the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on May 8 – 11, 1945 as Oberwachtmeister in the 12. Kompanie/ Panzer-Regiment 24 of the 24. Panzer-Division. He also earned the Panzerkampfabzeichen III. Stufe “50”. Condition as seen. Postcardsize.
Albert Henze – Panzergrenadier-Regiment 110 & Gruppe Henze (Eichenlaub)
€55,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Albert Henze. Generalleutnant Albert Henze (07.08.1894 in Kirchhain † 31.03.1979 in Ingolstadt) earned the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold on March 2, 1943 with the Panzergrenadier-Regiment 110, the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on January 15, 1944 as Oberst und Kommandeur of Panzergrenadier-Regiment 110 and the 11. Panzer-Division and the Eichenlaub on January 21, 1945 as Generalmajor und Kommandeur of the Gruppe Henze / 21. Feld-Division (L). Larger then Postcardsize.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
-
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.
-
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: 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
-
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: 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
-
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: 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
-
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: 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
-
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: 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
-
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: 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
-
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: 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
-
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: 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
-
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: 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
-
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
-
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
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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)
€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.
Siegfried Freyer – Panzer-Regiment 24 (24. Panzer-Division)
€25,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Siegfried Freyer
Wachtmeister Siegfried Freyer (11 February 1917 – 10 May 2014) was a German panzer officer in the 24. Panzer-Division and a recipient of the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes. He earned his Knight’s Cross on 23 July 1942 as Wachtmeister und Zugführer of 4. Kompanie/ Panzer-Regiment 24 for his extraordinary bravery during the heavy urban fighting at Voronezh.
Knight’s Cross Action
On 7 July 1942, during close-quarter fighting in the streets of Voronezh, Soviet armored units attempted to break through the encirclement ring of Freyer’s Kampfgruppe. Acting on his own initiative, Freyer led his platoon in a counterattack and personally destroyed 10 Soviet T-34 tanks in the span of just half an hour. His decisive intervention prevented a breakthrough, stabilized the frontline, and directly enabled the occupation of the city. For this exceptional act of bravery and leadership, he was awarded the Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross.
Awards and Decorations
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Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes – 23 July 1942 as Wachtmeister und Zugführer, 4./Panzer-Regiment 24, 24. Panzer-Division
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Iron Cross 2nd Class & 1st Class
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Other campaign awards
Item Details
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Type: Original postwar signed photograph
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Size: Postcardsize
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Condition: Good, clear autograph
Collector’s Note
Siegfried Freyer’s Knight’s Cross recommendation is one of the most dramatic tank combat citations of the Eastern Front, highlighting his destruction of 10 T-34s in just 30 minutes. His signature is a scarce and desirable addition for collectors of panzer division memorabilia, particularly those focused on the pivotal 1942 campaigns and the battle for Voronezh.
Siegfried Freyer – Panzer-Regiment 24 (24. Panzer-Division)
€25,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Siegfried Freyer
Wachtmeister Siegfried Freyer (11 February 1917 – 10 May 2014) was a German panzer officer in the 24. Panzer-Division and a recipient of the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes. He earned his Knight’s Cross on 23 July 1942 as Wachtmeister und Zugführer of 4. Kompanie/ Panzer-Regiment 24 for his extraordinary bravery during the heavy urban fighting at Voronezh.
Knight’s Cross Action
On 7 July 1942, during close-quarter fighting in the streets of Voronezh, Soviet armored units attempted to break through the encirclement ring of Freyer’s Kampfgruppe. Acting on his own initiative, Freyer led his platoon in a counterattack and personally destroyed 10 Soviet T-34 tanks in the span of just half an hour. His decisive intervention prevented a breakthrough, stabilized the frontline, and directly enabled the occupation of the city. For this exceptional act of bravery and leadership, he was awarded the Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross.
Awards and Decorations
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Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes – 23 July 1942 as Wachtmeister und Zugführer, 4./Panzer-Regiment 24, 24. Panzer-Division
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Iron Cross 2nd Class & 1st Class
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Other campaign awards
Item Details
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Type: Original postwar signed photograph
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Size: Postcardsize
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Condition: Good, clear autograph
Collector’s Note
Siegfried Freyer’s Knight’s Cross recommendation is one of the most dramatic tank combat citations of the Eastern Front, highlighting his destruction of 10 T-34s in just 30 minutes. His signature is a scarce and desirable addition for collectors of panzer division memorabilia, particularly those focused on the pivotal 1942 campaigns and the battle for Voronezh.