Luftwaffe & FJ
Herbert Schneider – Flak-Regiment 49
€20,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Herbert Schneider. Oberwachtmeister Herbert Schneider (31.07.1915 † 01.12.2011) earned the Ritterkreuz on February 5, 1944 as Wachtmeister und Flakkampftruppführer of the 6. Batterie/ Flak-Regiment 49. Good condition. Measuring: Postcardsize.
Knight’s Cross: “During the defensive battles near Bolchow-Orel, in the summer of 1943, Wachtmeister Scheider succeeded in destroyed 25 Soviet tanks with his Flak gun. Later on during this fighting he would be heavily wounded by artillery fire on the 21.07.1943. In recognition of his achievements and devotion to duty during this time, he would receive the Knight’s Cross.”
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Herbert Schneider – Flak-Regiment 49
€20,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Herbert Schneider. Oberwachtmeister Herbert Schneider (31.07.1915 † 01.12.2011) earned the Ritterkreuz on February 5, 1944 as Wachtmeister und Flakkampftruppführer of the 6. Batterie/ Flak-Regiment 49. Good condition. Measuring: Postcardsize.
Knight’s Cross: “During the defensive battles near Bolchow-Orel, in the summer of 1943, Wachtmeister Scheider succeeded in destroyed 25 Soviet tanks with his Flak gun. Later on during this fighting he would be heavily wounded by artillery fire on the 21.07.1943. In recognition of his achievements and devotion to duty during this time, he would receive the Knight’s Cross.”
Emil Berner – Flak-Regiment 18 (Afrikakorps)
€25,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Emil Berner. Unteroffizier Emil Berner (04.12.1921 † 13.06.2008) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eiseren Kreuzes on November 3, 1942 as Gefreiter der Reserve und Richtkanonier in the 3. Batterie/ Flak-Regiment 18 in North Africa.
Awarded for distinguishing himself as a Flak gunner throughout the North African campaign. During the battles of Sidi Rezeg and Bir el Hacheim (1941) he destroyed 16 enemy tanks. During the advances in the time period May-June 1942 (Tobruk—Marsa Matruk—El Alamein) he destroyed another 19 enemy tanks. He also destroyed about 200 vehicles as well as anti-tank gun batteries and MG nests. During the combat along the El Alamein front he prevented an armoured breakthrough, destroying 7 tanks at a range of 30-50 metres and shielding about 1000 prisoners from the Allies long enough for them to be taken away by German troops. He had destroyed 42 tanks altogether by the time he received the Knight’s Cross.
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.
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Eduard Neumann – Jagdgeschwader 27 “Afrika”
€35,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Eduard Neumann. Oberst Eduard “Edu” Neumann (05.06.1911 † 09.08.2004) was a highly respected Luftwaffe fighter ace and commander of Jagdgeschwader 27 “Afrika” during the North African Campaign. He was awarded the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold on 11 May 1942 as Hauptmann and Gruppenkommandeur of I./Jagdgeschwader 27 in recognition of his outstanding leadership and combat achievements during the air war over North Africa. Under his command, I./JG 27 became one of the Luftwaffe’s most successful fighter groups, playing a key role in the desert campaign and producing renowned aces such as Hans-Joachim Marseille. Postcardsize.
Hajo Herrmann – Kampfgeschwader 4, 30 & Jagdgeschwader 300 (Schwertern)
€25,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Hans-Joachim “Hajo” Herrmann. Oberst Hajo Hermann (01.08.1913 † 05.11.2010) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on October 13, 1940 as Oberleutnant und Staffelkapitän of the 7. Staffel/ Kampfgeschwader 4, the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold on June 5, 1942 with Kampfgeschwader 30 “Adler”, the Eichenlaub on August 2, 1943 as Major und Kommodore of Jagdgeschwader 300 and the Schwertern on January 23, 1944 as Oberst und Inspekteur of the Deutschen Luftverteidigung. Condition as seen. Postcardsize.
Gerhard Krems – Kampfgeschwader 27 “Boelcke”
€20,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Gerhard Krems. Oberleutnant Gerhard Krems (04.05.1920 in Dresden † 12.02.2017 in Berlin) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on May 25, 1942 as Oberleutnant und Flugzeugführer in the 2. Staffel/ Kampfgeschwader 27 “Boelcke”. Condition as seen. Postcardsize.
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Hugo Broch – Jagdgeschwader 54 (A5 Size!)
€20,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Hugo Broch. Feldwebel Hugo Broch (06.01.1922 †) earned the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold on October 17, 1943 and the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on March 12, 1945 as Feldwebel in the 8. Staffel/ Jagdgeschwader 54. Condition as seen. Large Size (A5!).
Herbert Fries – Fallschirm-Panzerjäger-Abteilung 1 (Pantherturm!)
€25,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Herbert Fries. Leutnant Herbert Fries (1 March 1925, Waldmühlen – 6 January 2014, Rennerod-Emmerichenhain) was a Fallschirmjäger and one of the youngest recipients of the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes during the Second World War. Serving as a gunner in the 2./Fallschirm-Panzerjäger-Abteilung 1, 1. Fallschirmjäger-Division, he earned the Knight’s Cross for extraordinary anti-tank actions in Italy.
Award and Citation
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Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes – 5 September 1944, as Gefreiter und Geschützführer in the 2./Fallschirm-Panzerjäger-Abteilung 1
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Citation: Recognized for his outstanding performance manning a Pantherturm defensive position on the Via Casilina near Piedimonte during the battles of May 1944.
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21.05.1944 – Destroyed 7 Allied tanks
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22.05.1944 – Destroyed 6 additional tanks
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24.05.1944 – Destroyed another 7 tanks
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Total: 20 enemy tanks destroyed in just three days, decisively slowing Allied advances.
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After exhausting their position, Fries and his crew destroyed their turret (“Schlafmütze” / sleepyhead) and withdrew with the retreating German forces.
Item Details
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Type: Original postwar signed photograph
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Size: Little bit smaller than Postcardsize
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Condition: As seen, well-preserved signature
Collector’s Note
Herbert Fries is remembered as one of the notable anti-tank fighters of the Luftwaffe’s ground formations. His signature is scarce compared to other Ritterkreuzträger, particularly on large-format photos such as this example. An impressive and historically rich autograph, highly desirable for collectors of Fallschirmjäger and anti-tank warfare memorabilia.
Friedrich Lang – Sturzkampfgeschwader 2 & Schlachtgeschwader 1 (Schwertern)
€35,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Friedrich Lang. Major Friedrich Lang (12.01.1915 † 29.12.2003) earned the Ritterkreuz on November 23, 1941 as Oberleutnant und Flugzeugführer in the 1. Staffel/ Sturzkampfgeschwader 2 “Immelmann”, the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold on April 9, 1942, the Eichenlaub on November 21, 1942 as Hauptmann und Staffelkapitän of the 1. Staffel/ Sturzkampfgeschwader 2 “Immelmann” and the Schwertern on July 2, 1944 as Major und Kommandeur of the III. Gruppe/ Schlachtgeschwader 1. Size: 8×11,5cm. Condition as seen.
Joachim Sommer – Aufklärungsgruppe 31
€17,50Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Joachim Sommer. Hauptmann Joachim Sommer (14.04.1916 † 09.06.2009) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on November 25, 1944 as Hauptmann und Staffelkapitän of the 4. Staffel/ Aufklärungsgruppe 31. Condition as seen. Size: 8,8×12,7cm.
Johann-Alfred Klaus – Schlachtgeschwader 1
€15,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Johann-Alfred “Johannes” Klaus. Oberleutnant Johann-Alfred Klaus (04.09.1918 † 07.07.2018) earned the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold on July 22, 1943 and the Ritterkreuz on March 26, 1944 as Oberleutnant und Staffelführer of the 6. Staffel/ Schlachtgeschwader 1. Good condition. Postcardsize.
Hermann Schleinhege – Jagdgeschwader 54 (97 Victories!)
€45,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Hermann Schleinhege. Leutnant Hermann Schleinhege (12.02.1916 in Essen † 11.03.2014 in Soest) earned the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold on March 20, 1944 and the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on January 28, 1945 as Leutnant und Flugzeugführer in the 8. Staffel/ Jagdgeschwader 54. Schleinhege was credited with 97 aerial victories. Size: 8,9×12,9cm.
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Kurt-Ernst Kunkel – Fallschirmjäger-Regiment 4
€20,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Kurt-Ernst Kunkel. Leutnant Kurt-Ernst Kunkel (13.01.1923 in Weißwasser † 23.09.2012) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on April 30, 1945 as Leutnant und Kompaniechef of the 2. Kompanie/ Fallschirmjäger-Regiment 4 of the 1. Fallschirmjäger-Division. Postcardsize.
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Adolf Galland – Jagdgeschwader 26 “Schlageter” (Brillanten)
€55,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Adolf Galland. Generalleutnant Adolf Galland (19.03.1912 † 09.02.1996) earned the Ritterkreuz on July 29, 1940 as Major und Kommandeur of the III. Gruppe/ Jagdgeschwader 26 “Schlageter”, the Eichenlaub on September 24, 1940 as Major und Kommodore of Jagdgeschwader 26 “Schlageter”, the Schwertern on June 21, 1941 as Oberstleutnant und Kommodore of Jagdgeschwader 26 “Schlageter” and the Brillanten on January 28, 1942 as Oberst und Kommodore of Jagdgeschwader 26 “Schlageter”. Condition as seen. Size: 7,5×11,6cm.
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Major Erich Rudorffer – Jagdgeschwader 2 & 54 (Schwertern, 224 Victories!)
€45,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo & Letter of Erich Rudorffer. Major Erich Rudorffer (01.11.1917 † 08.04.2016) earned the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold on December 9, 1941 as Leutnant und Flugzeugführer in the 6. Staffel/ Jagdgeschwader 2 “Richthofen”, the Ritterkreuz on May 1, 1941 as Leutnant und Flugzeugführer in the 6. Staffel/ Jagdgeschwader 2 “Richthofen”, the Eichenlaub on April 11, 1944 as Major und Kommandeur of the II. Gruppe/ Jagdgeschwader 54 “Grünherz” and the Schwertern on January 26, 1945 as Major und Kommandeur of the II. Gruppe/ Jagdgeschwader 54 “Grünherz”. Comes with a signed letter! Postcardsize.
7th highest scoring Ace of the Luftwaffe, achieving 224 victories in over 1000 operational sorties! He also flew the Messerschmitt Me-262 at the end of the war!
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Günther Frenzel – Kampfgeschwader zur besonderen Verwendung 1
€25,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Günther Frenzel
Leutnant Günther Frenzel (19 March 1919 – 12 March 2011) was a highly decorated Luftwaffe transport and special mission pilot of Kampfgeschwader zur besonderen Verwendung 1 (KG z.b.V. 1). He earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on 23 December 1942 as Feldwebel und Staffelführer of 11. Staffel / KG z.b.V. 1, in recognition of his daring missions and exceptional skill as a transport pilot under the most dangerous conditions.
Awards and Decorations
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Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes – 23 December 1942 as Feldwebel und Staffelführer, 11./KG z.b.V. 1
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Various campaign and service awards (not detailed here)
Career Highlights
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~200 Operational Flights: Frenzel accumulated around 200 combat missions, primarily in the Ju-52, often under heavy enemy fire.
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Stellar Navigation: Volunteered to locate a downed bomber crew deep in enemy territory, successfully navigating by the stars to rescue them.
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Captured Aircraft Operation: Took part in special operations flying captured Vickers Wellington bombers against Allied fuel depots in the Congo. On one such mission, he even landed at a Belgian-Congo airfield, refueled, and then bombed the same base.
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Escape from Captivity: Captured during Operation Crusader at Derna airfield, he escaped the same day with his flight mechanic by seizing their Ju-52 under British fire, taking off during a German air attack.
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Survivor of a Mass Shoot-Down: While flying across the Mediterranean, Frenzel’s transport was the only survivor out of 13 Ju-52s ambushed by British fighters. Despite being badly wounded and his aircraft heavily damaged, he kept it airborne for 45 minutes before crash-landing near the coast, saving all aboard. Field Marshal Albert Kesselring personally visited him in hospital to commend his bravery.
Item Details
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Type: Postwar signed photograph
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Size: Postcardsize
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Condition: Good, with clear signature
Collector’s Note
Frenzel’s service stands out for the audacity and uniqueness of his missions: captured Allied bombers, daring escapes, and survival against overwhelming odds. His signature is a scarce and desirable addition to any collection focusing on Ritterkreuzträger, Luftwaffe transport units, or extraordinary air operations of WWII.
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Major Erich Rudorffer – Jagdgeschwader 2 & 54 (Schwertern, 224 Victories!)
€45,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo & Letter of Erich Rudorffer. Major Erich Rudorffer (01.11.1917 † 08.04.2016) earned the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold on December 9, 1941 as Leutnant und Flugzeugführer in the 6. Staffel/ Jagdgeschwader 2 “Richthofen”, the Ritterkreuz on May 1, 1941 as Leutnant und Flugzeugführer in the 6. Staffel/ Jagdgeschwader 2 “Richthofen”, the Eichenlaub on April 11, 1944 as Major und Kommandeur of the II. Gruppe/ Jagdgeschwader 54 “Grünherz” and the Schwertern on January 26, 1945 as Major und Kommandeur of the II. Gruppe/ Jagdgeschwader 54 “Grünherz”. Comes with a signed letter! Postcardsize.
7th highest scoring Ace of the Luftwaffe, achieving 224 victories in over 1000 operational sorties! He also flew the Messerschmitt Me-262 at the end of the war!
Herbert Fries – Fallschirm-Panzerjäger-Abteilung 1 (Pantherturm!)
€25,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Herbert Fries
Leutnant Herbert Fries (1 March 1925, Waldmühlen – 6 January 2014, Rennerod-Emmerichenhain) was a Fallschirmjäger and one of the youngest recipients of the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes during the Second World War. Serving as a gunner in the 2./Fallschirm-Panzerjäger-Abteilung 1, 1. Fallschirmjäger-Division, he earned the Knight’s Cross for extraordinary anti-tank actions in Italy.
Award and Citation
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Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes – 5 September 1944, as Gefreiter und Geschützführer in the 2./Fallschirm-Panzerjäger-Abteilung 1
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Citation: Recognized for his outstanding performance manning a Pantherturm defensive position on the Via Casilina near Piedimonte during the battles of May 1944.
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21.05.1944 – Destroyed 7 Allied tanks
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22.05.1944 – Destroyed 6 additional tanks
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24.05.1944 – Destroyed another 7 tanks
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Total: 20 enemy tanks destroyed in just three days, decisively slowing Allied advances.
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After exhausting their position, Fries and his crew destroyed their turret (“Schlafmütze” / sleepyhead) and withdrew with the retreating German forces.
Item Details
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Type: Original postwar signed photograph
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Size: Postcardsize
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Condition: As seen, well-preserved signature
Collector’s Note
Herbert Fries is remembered as one of the notable anti-tank fighters of the Luftwaffe’s ground formations. His signature is scarce compared to other Ritterkreuzträger, particularly on large-format photos such as this example. An impressive and historically rich autograph, highly desirable for collectors of Fallschirmjäger and anti-tank warfare memorabilia.
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Herbert Fries – Fallschirm-Panzerjäger-Abteilung 1 (Pantherturm!)
€25,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Herbert Fries
Leutnant Herbert Fries (1 March 1925, Waldmühlen – 6 January 2014, Rennerod-Emmerichenhain) was a Fallschirmjäger and one of the youngest recipients of the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes during the Second World War. Serving as a gunner in the 2./Fallschirm-Panzerjäger-Abteilung 1, 1. Fallschirmjäger-Division, he earned the Knight’s Cross for extraordinary anti-tank actions in Italy.
Award and Citation
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Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes – 5 September 1944, as Gefreiter und Geschützführer in the 2./Fallschirm-Panzerjäger-Abteilung 1
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Citation: Recognized for his outstanding performance manning a Pantherturm defensive position on the Via Casilina near Piedimonte during the battles of May 1944.
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21.05.1944 – Destroyed 7 Allied tanks
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22.05.1944 – Destroyed 6 additional tanks
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24.05.1944 – Destroyed another 7 tanks
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Total: 20 enemy tanks destroyed in just three days, decisively slowing Allied advances.
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After exhausting their position, Fries and his crew destroyed their turret (“Schlafmütze” / sleepyhead) and withdrew with the retreating German forces.
Item Details
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Type: Original postwar signed photograph
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Size: Postcardsize
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Condition: As seen, well-preserved signature
Collector’s Note
Herbert Fries is remembered as one of the notable anti-tank fighters of the Luftwaffe’s ground formations. His signature is scarce compared to other Ritterkreuzträger, particularly on large-format photos such as this example. An impressive and historically rich autograph, highly desirable for collectors of Fallschirmjäger and anti-tank warfare memorabilia.
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Herbert Fries – Fallschirm-Panzerjäger-Abteilung 1 (Pantherturm!)
€25,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Herbert Fries
Leutnant Herbert Fries (1 March 1925, Waldmühlen – 6 January 2014, Rennerod-Emmerichenhain) was a Fallschirmjäger and one of the youngest recipients of the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes during the Second World War. Serving as a gunner in the 2./Fallschirm-Panzerjäger-Abteilung 1, 1. Fallschirmjäger-Division, he earned the Knight’s Cross for extraordinary anti-tank actions in Italy.
Award and Citation
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Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes – 5 September 1944, as Gefreiter und Geschützführer in the 2./Fallschirm-Panzerjäger-Abteilung 1
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Citation: Recognized for his outstanding performance manning a Pantherturm defensive position on the Via Casilina near Piedimonte during the battles of May 1944.
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21.05.1944 – Destroyed 7 Allied tanks
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22.05.1944 – Destroyed 6 additional tanks
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24.05.1944 – Destroyed another 7 tanks
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Total: 20 enemy tanks destroyed in just three days, decisively slowing Allied advances.
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After exhausting their position, Fries and his crew destroyed their turret (“Schlafmütze” / sleepyhead) and withdrew with the retreating German forces.
Item Details
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Type: Original postwar signed photograph
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Size: Postcardsize
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Condition: As seen, well-preserved signature
Collector’s Note
Herbert Fries is remembered as one of the notable anti-tank fighters of the Luftwaffe’s ground formations. His signature is scarce compared to other Ritterkreuzträger, particularly on large-format photos such as this example. An impressive and historically rich autograph, highly desirable for collectors of Fallschirmjäger and anti-tank warfare memorabilia.
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Günther Frenzel – Kampfgeschwader zur besonderen Verwendung 1
€25,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Günther Frenzel
Leutnant Günther Frenzel (19 March 1919 – 12 March 2011) was a highly decorated Luftwaffe transport and special mission pilot of Kampfgeschwader zur besonderen Verwendung 1 (KG z.b.V. 1). He earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on 23 December 1942 as Feldwebel und Staffelführer of 11. Staffel / KG z.b.V. 1, in recognition of his daring missions and exceptional skill as a transport pilot under the most dangerous conditions.
Awards and Decorations
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Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes – 23 December 1942 as Feldwebel und Staffelführer, 11./KG z.b.V. 1
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Various campaign and service awards (not detailed here)
Career Highlights
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~200 Operational Flights: Frenzel accumulated around 200 combat missions, primarily in the Ju-52, often under heavy enemy fire.
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Stellar Navigation: Volunteered to locate a downed bomber crew deep in enemy territory, successfully navigating by the stars to rescue them.
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Captured Aircraft Operation: Took part in special operations flying captured Vickers Wellington bombers against Allied fuel depots in the Congo. On one such mission, he even landed at a Belgian-Congo airfield, refueled, and then bombed the same base.
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Escape from Captivity: Captured during Operation Crusader at Derna airfield, he escaped the same day with his flight mechanic by seizing their Ju-52 under British fire, taking off during a German air attack.
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Survivor of a Mass Shoot-Down: While flying across the Mediterranean, Frenzel’s transport was the only survivor out of 13 Ju-52s ambushed by British fighters. Despite being badly wounded and his aircraft heavily damaged, he kept it airborne for 45 minutes before crash-landing near the coast, saving all aboard. Field Marshal Albert Kesselring personally visited him in hospital to commend his bravery.
Item Details
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Type: Postwar signed photograph
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Size: Postcardsize
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Condition: Good, with clear signature
Collector’s Note
Frenzel’s service stands out for the audacity and uniqueness of his missions: captured Allied bombers, daring escapes, and survival against overwhelming odds. His signature is a scarce and desirable addition to any collection focusing on Ritterkreuzträger, Luftwaffe transport units, or extraordinary air operations of WWII.
Günther Frenzel – Kampfgeschwader zur besonderen Verwendung 1
€25,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Günther Frenzel
Leutnant Günther Frenzel (19 March 1919 – 12 March 2011) was a highly decorated Luftwaffe transport and special mission pilot of Kampfgeschwader zur besonderen Verwendung 1 (KG z.b.V. 1). He earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on 23 December 1942 as Feldwebel und Staffelführer of 11. Staffel / KG z.b.V. 1, in recognition of his daring missions and exceptional skill as a transport pilot under the most dangerous conditions.
Awards and Decorations
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Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes – 23 December 1942 as Feldwebel und Staffelführer, 11./KG z.b.V. 1
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Various campaign and service awards (not detailed here)
Career Highlights
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~200 Operational Flights: Frenzel accumulated around 200 combat missions, primarily in the Ju-52, often under heavy enemy fire.
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Stellar Navigation: Volunteered to locate a downed bomber crew deep in enemy territory, successfully navigating by the stars to rescue them.
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Captured Aircraft Operation: Took part in special operations flying captured Vickers Wellington bombers against Allied fuel depots in the Congo. On one such mission, he even landed at a Belgian-Congo airfield, refueled, and then bombed the same base.
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Escape from Captivity: Captured during Operation Crusader at Derna airfield, he escaped the same day with his flight mechanic by seizing their Ju-52 under British fire, taking off during a German air attack.
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Survivor of a Mass Shoot-Down: While flying across the Mediterranean, Frenzel’s transport was the only survivor out of 13 Ju-52s ambushed by British fighters. Despite being badly wounded and his aircraft heavily damaged, he kept it airborne for 45 minutes before crash-landing near the coast, saving all aboard. Field Marshal Albert Kesselring personally visited him in hospital to commend his bravery.
Item Details
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Type: Postwar signed photograph
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Size: Postcardsize
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Condition: Good, with clear signature
Collector’s Note
Frenzel’s service stands out for the audacity and uniqueness of his missions: captured Allied bombers, daring escapes, and survival against overwhelming odds. His signature is a scarce and desirable addition to any collection focusing on Ritterkreuzträger, Luftwaffe transport units, or extraordinary air operations of WWII.
Günther Frenzel – Kampfgeschwader zur besonderen Verwendung 1
€25,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Günther Frenzel
Leutnant Günther Frenzel (19 March 1919 – 12 March 2011) was a highly decorated Luftwaffe transport and special mission pilot of Kampfgeschwader zur besonderen Verwendung 1 (KG z.b.V. 1). He earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on 23 December 1942 as Feldwebel und Staffelführer of 11. Staffel / KG z.b.V. 1, in recognition of his daring missions and exceptional skill as a transport pilot under the most dangerous conditions.
Awards and Decorations
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Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes – 23 December 1942 as Feldwebel und Staffelführer, 11./KG z.b.V. 1
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Various campaign and service awards (not detailed here)
Career Highlights
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~200 Operational Flights: Frenzel accumulated around 200 combat missions, primarily in the Ju-52, often under heavy enemy fire.
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Stellar Navigation: Volunteered to locate a downed bomber crew deep in enemy territory, successfully navigating by the stars to rescue them.
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Captured Aircraft Operation: Took part in special operations flying captured Vickers Wellington bombers against Allied fuel depots in the Congo. On one such mission, he even landed at a Belgian-Congo airfield, refueled, and then bombed the same base.
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Escape from Captivity: Captured during Operation Crusader at Derna airfield, he escaped the same day with his flight mechanic by seizing their Ju-52 under British fire, taking off during a German air attack.
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Survivor of a Mass Shoot-Down: While flying across the Mediterranean, Frenzel’s transport was the only survivor out of 13 Ju-52s ambushed by British fighters. Despite being badly wounded and his aircraft heavily damaged, he kept it airborne for 45 minutes before crash-landing near the coast, saving all aboard. Field Marshal Albert Kesselring personally visited him in hospital to commend his bravery.
Item Details
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Type: Postwar signed photograph
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Size: Postcardsize
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Condition: Good, with clear signature
Collector’s Note
Frenzel’s service stands out for the audacity and uniqueness of his missions: captured Allied bombers, daring escapes, and survival against overwhelming odds. His signature is a scarce and desirable addition to any collection focusing on Ritterkreuzträger, Luftwaffe transport units, or extraordinary air operations of WWII.
Günther Frenzel – Kampfgeschwader zur besonderen Verwendung 1
€25,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Günther Frenzel
Leutnant Günther Frenzel (19 March 1919 – 12 March 2011) was a highly decorated Luftwaffe transport and special mission pilot of Kampfgeschwader zur besonderen Verwendung 1 (KG z.b.V. 1). He earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on 23 December 1942 as Feldwebel und Staffelführer of 11. Staffel / KG z.b.V. 1, in recognition of his daring missions and exceptional skill as a transport pilot under the most dangerous conditions.
Awards and Decorations
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Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes – 23 December 1942 as Feldwebel und Staffelführer, 11./KG z.b.V. 1
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Various campaign and service awards (not detailed here)
Career Highlights
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~200 Operational Flights: Frenzel accumulated around 200 combat missions, primarily in the Ju-52, often under heavy enemy fire.
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Stellar Navigation: Volunteered to locate a downed bomber crew deep in enemy territory, successfully navigating by the stars to rescue them.
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Captured Aircraft Operation: Took part in special operations flying captured Vickers Wellington bombers against Allied fuel depots in the Congo. On one such mission, he even landed at a Belgian-Congo airfield, refueled, and then bombed the same base.
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Escape from Captivity: Captured during Operation Crusader at Derna airfield, he escaped the same day with his flight mechanic by seizing their Ju-52 under British fire, taking off during a German air attack.
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Survivor of a Mass Shoot-Down: While flying across the Mediterranean, Frenzel’s transport was the only survivor out of 13 Ju-52s ambushed by British fighters. Despite being badly wounded and his aircraft heavily damaged, he kept it airborne for 45 minutes before crash-landing near the coast, saving all aboard. Field Marshal Albert Kesselring personally visited him in hospital to commend his bravery.
Item Details
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Type: Postwar signed photograph
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Size: Postcardsize
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Condition: Good, with clear signature
Collector’s Note
Frenzel’s service stands out for the audacity and uniqueness of his missions: captured Allied bombers, daring escapes, and survival against overwhelming odds. His signature is a scarce and desirable addition to any collection focusing on Ritterkreuzträger, Luftwaffe transport units, or extraordinary air operations of WWII.
Günther Frenzel – Kampfgeschwader zur besonderen Verwendung 1
€25,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Günther Frenzel
Leutnant Günther Frenzel (19 March 1919 – 12 March 2011) was a highly decorated Luftwaffe transport and special mission pilot of Kampfgeschwader zur besonderen Verwendung 1 (KG z.b.V. 1). He earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on 23 December 1942 as Feldwebel und Staffelführer of 11. Staffel / KG z.b.V. 1, in recognition of his daring missions and exceptional skill as a transport pilot under the most dangerous conditions.
Awards and Decorations
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Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes – 23 December 1942 as Feldwebel und Staffelführer, 11./KG z.b.V. 1
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Various campaign and service awards (not detailed here)
Career Highlights
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~200 Operational Flights: Frenzel accumulated around 200 combat missions, primarily in the Ju-52, often under heavy enemy fire.
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Stellar Navigation: Volunteered to locate a downed bomber crew deep in enemy territory, successfully navigating by the stars to rescue them.
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Captured Aircraft Operation: Took part in special operations flying captured Vickers Wellington bombers against Allied fuel depots in the Congo. On one such mission, he even landed at a Belgian-Congo airfield, refueled, and then bombed the same base.
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Escape from Captivity: Captured during Operation Crusader at Derna airfield, he escaped the same day with his flight mechanic by seizing their Ju-52 under British fire, taking off during a German air attack.
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Survivor of a Mass Shoot-Down: While flying across the Mediterranean, Frenzel’s transport was the only survivor out of 13 Ju-52s ambushed by British fighters. Despite being badly wounded and his aircraft heavily damaged, he kept it airborne for 45 minutes before crash-landing near the coast, saving all aboard. Field Marshal Albert Kesselring personally visited him in hospital to commend his bravery.
Item Details
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Type: Postwar signed photograph
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Size: Postcardsize
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Condition: Good, with clear signature
Collector’s Note
Frenzel’s service stands out for the audacity and uniqueness of his missions: captured Allied bombers, daring escapes, and survival against overwhelming odds. His signature is a scarce and desirable addition to any collection focusing on Ritterkreuzträger, Luftwaffe transport units, or extraordinary air operations of WWII.
Günther Frenzel – Kampfgeschwader zur besonderen Verwendung 1
€25,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Günther Frenzel
Leutnant Günther Frenzel (19 March 1919 – 12 March 2011) was a highly decorated Luftwaffe transport and special mission pilot of Kampfgeschwader zur besonderen Verwendung 1 (KG z.b.V. 1). He earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on 23 December 1942 as Feldwebel und Staffelführer of 11. Staffel / KG z.b.V. 1, in recognition of his daring missions and exceptional skill as a transport pilot under the most dangerous conditions.
Awards and Decorations
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Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes – 23 December 1942 as Feldwebel und Staffelführer, 11./KG z.b.V. 1
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Various campaign and service awards (not detailed here)
Career Highlights
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~200 Operational Flights: Frenzel accumulated around 200 combat missions, primarily in the Ju-52, often under heavy enemy fire.
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Stellar Navigation: Volunteered to locate a downed bomber crew deep in enemy territory, successfully navigating by the stars to rescue them.
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Captured Aircraft Operation: Took part in special operations flying captured Vickers Wellington bombers against Allied fuel depots in the Congo. On one such mission, he even landed at a Belgian-Congo airfield, refueled, and then bombed the same base.
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Escape from Captivity: Captured during Operation Crusader at Derna airfield, he escaped the same day with his flight mechanic by seizing their Ju-52 under British fire, taking off during a German air attack.
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Survivor of a Mass Shoot-Down: While flying across the Mediterranean, Frenzel’s transport was the only survivor out of 13 Ju-52s ambushed by British fighters. Despite being badly wounded and his aircraft heavily damaged, he kept it airborne for 45 minutes before crash-landing near the coast, saving all aboard. Field Marshal Albert Kesselring personally visited him in hospital to commend his bravery.
Item Details
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Type: Postwar signed photograph
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Size: Postcardsize
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Condition: Good, with clear signature
Collector’s Note
Frenzel’s service stands out for the audacity and uniqueness of his missions: captured Allied bombers, daring escapes, and survival against overwhelming odds. His signature is a scarce and desirable addition to any collection focusing on Ritterkreuzträger, Luftwaffe transport units, or extraordinary air operations of WWII.
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Nicolaus von Below – Adjutant of Adolf Hitler (Führerbunker ’45)
€120,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Nicolaus von Below. Oberst Nicolaus von Below (20 September 1907 † 24 July 1983) was a Luftwaffe officer best remembered for his role as Adjutant to Adolf Hitler. His unique position placed him at the very heart of the Reich’s leadership throughout the Second World War, giving him a front-row perspective on critical events and decisions.
Historical Significance:
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Served as Hitler’s Luftwaffe adjutant from 1937 until the final days of the Third Reich.
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Present in the Führerbunker during the final battle for Berlin in April 1945.
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On 29 April 1945, after Hitler’s marriage to Eva Braun, von Below was a witness to Hitler’s Last Will and Testament.
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He did not sign the Political Testament but added his name to the Private Testament.
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With Hitler’s permission, von Below left the bunker before the final collapse of Berlin and was later taken into Allied custody.
Postwar Life:
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Survived captivity and later published his memoirs, providing firsthand testimony of his time as Hitler’s adjutant.
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Lived in postwar Germany until his death in 1983.
Item Details:
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Authentic postwar signature of Nicolaus von Below. Little bit smaller than Postcardsize.
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Dr. Konrad Stangl – Luftwaffe & 1. Luftwaffendivision (BW)
€25,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Dr. Konrad Stangl. Generalleutnant Dr. Konrad Stangl (18 September 1913, Heidenheim – October 1993) was a distinguished German officer who served in the Luftwaffe and later rose to Generalleutnant in the Bundeswehr. He held key leadership roles in the postwar German Air Force during its formative years, making this signature historically significant for both Reichswehr and Bundeswehr collectors.
Career Highlights:
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Entered the Reichswehr in 1934 as an officer candidate, transitioning to the newly founded Luftwaffe in 1935 and qualified as a pilot by late 1936
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Following World War II, Stangl continued his career in the Bundeswehr. He served as Commander of the Officer Candidate School of the Luftwaffe in Neubiberg from 21 June 1961 to 30 September 1963.
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Later appointed Commander of the 1st Luftwaffendivision, serving from 1 October 1963 to 31 March 1968, overseeing operational readiness of air force units during the Cold War.
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Eventually achieved the rank of Generalleutnant, one of the senior-most positions in the Bundesluftwaffe.
Item Details:
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Authentic postwar signature of Generalleutnant Dr. Konrad Stangl.
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Signed on a postwar photograph.
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Condition: Clear and well-preserved autograph.
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Wilhelm Schmalz – Schützen-Regiment 11 & Panzer-Division “Hermann Göring” (Eichenlaub)
€55,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Wilhelm Schmalz. Generalleutnant Wilhelm Schmalz (1 March 1901, Zittau † 14 March 1983, Bad Godesberg) was a German officer of the Heer and later of the Luftwaffe’s elite Panzer formations, rising to the rank of Generalleutnant. He earned both the Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and the German Cross in Gold for his battlefield leadership, most notably with the Panzer-Division “Hermann Göring”.
Awards and Decorations:
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Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross (Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes) – 28 November 1940, as Major and Kommandeur of I./Kavallerie-Schützen-Regiment 11, 11. Schützen-Brigade, 11. Panzer-Division.
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German Cross in Gold (Deutsches Kreuz in Gold) – 8 February 1942, as Oberstleutnant and Kommandeur of Kradschützen-Bataillon 59.
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Oak Leaves to the Knight’s Cross (Eichenlaub zum Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes) – 23 December 1943, as Oberst and Kommandeur of Panzer-Division “Hermann Göring”.
Career Highlights:
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Entered service in the Reichswehr and advanced through the mobile arm of the German Army.
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Distinguished himself early in the war with Kavallerie-Schützen-Regiment 11 and Kradschützen-Bataillon 59, earning the Knight’s Cross and German Cross.
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Transferred to the elite Panzer-Division “Hermann Göring”, which he led with distinction in Italy and on the Eastern Front.
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Promoted to Generalleutnant, commanding the division during the heavy defensive battles of 1943–44.
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Captured at the end of the war and later released from Allied captivity.
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Lived in postwar Germany until his death in 1983.
Item Details:
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Authentic postwar signature of Generalleutnant Wilhelm Schmalz.
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Signed on a postwar photograph.
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Condition: Clear, well-preserved autograph.
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Werner Panitzki – Luftwaffe Personalamt – Inspekteur der Luftwaffe (BW) (DKIS)
€30,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Werner Panitzki. Generalleutnant der Luftwaffe Werner Panitzki (27 May 1911, Berthelsdorf † 6 April 2001, Bonn) was a German officer whose career spanned both the Luftwaffe of the Second World War and the Bundeswehr of postwar West Germany. He rose to the rank of Generalleutnant and served as the Inspector of the Air Force (Inspekteur der Luftwaffe), making him the highest-ranking officer in the Bundeswehr’s Luftwaffe during the early Cold War.
Award:
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German Cross in Silver (Deutsches Kreuz in Silber) – 10 May 1945, as Oberstleutnant i.G., X. Abteilung, Luftwaffen-Personalamt
Career Highlights:
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Entered the Luftwaffe before the outbreak of the Second World War, serving as an officer during the conflict.
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After the founding of the Bundeswehr in 1955, he resumed his career in uniform and quickly rose through the new West German Air Force’s command structure.
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In 1962, appointed Inspector of the Luftwaffe (Inspekteur der Luftwaffe), responsible for rebuilding, modernizing, and integrating the new German Air Force within NATO.
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Promoted to Generalleutnant, serving as one of the Bundeswehr’s senior-most officers.
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Retired from service in 1966.
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Passed away in Bonn in 2001.
Item Details:
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Authentic postwar signature of Generalleutnant Werner Panitzki.
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Signed on a postwar photograph.
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Condition: Clear and well-preserved autograph.
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Johannes Steinhoff – Jagdgeschwader 52 & 77 (Schwertern, 176 Victories!)
€75,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Johannes Steinhoff. Oberstleutnant Johannes Steinhoff (15 September 1913, Bottendorf † 21 February 1994, Wachtberg) was one of Germany’s most famous Luftwaffe fighter aces and later a respected Bundeswehr general. Rising to the rank of Oberstleutnant in the Luftwaffe, he became a triple recipient of the Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords and ended the war with 176 confirmed aerial victories.
Awards and Decorations:
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Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross (Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes) – 30 August 1941, as Oberleutnant and Staffelkapitän of 4./Jagdgeschwader 52.
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Oak Leaves to the Knight’s Cross (Eichenlaub zum Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes) – 2 September 1942, as Hauptmann and Kommandeur of II./Jagdgeschwader 52.
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Swords to the Knight’s Cross with Oak Leaves (Schwerter zum Ritterkreuz mit Eichenlaub) – 28 July 1944, as Oberstleutnant and Kommodore of Jagdgeschwader 77.
Career Highlights:
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Began his Luftwaffe career before the outbreak of WWII, gaining fame with Jagdgeschwader 52, the Luftwaffe’s most successful fighter wing.
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Fought on both the Eastern Front and in the West, achieving the majority of his 176 aerial victories against the Soviet Air Force.
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Severely injured in a crash in April 1945, ending his combat career.
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After the war, became one of the key architects of the Bundesluftwaffe, serving as Chief of Staff of the Luftwaffe and later as Chairman of NATO’s Military Committee.
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Widely respected by both former adversaries and allies, he was recognized as one of the great postwar military leaders of West Germany.
Item Details:
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Authentic postwar signature of Oberstleutnant Johannes Steinhoff.
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Signed on a postwar photo (postcard size).
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Condition: As seen, with a clear autograph.
Collector’s Note:
Johannes Steinhoff is one of the best-known Luftwaffe aces, and his autograph is highly sought after by collectors. His combination of wartime success, high decorations, and prominent postwar career in NATO makes his signature especially significant. A desirable piece for any advanced collection of Luftwaffe or Knight’s Cross holders.
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Martin Harlinghausen – X. Fliegerkorps & Fliegerführer Atlantik (Eichenlaub)
€45,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Martin Harlinghausen. Generalmajor Martin Harlinghausen (17 January 1902, Rheda † 22 May 1986, Düsseldorf) was a Luftwaffe officer who rose to the rank of Generalmajor and became one of the key figures in German maritime and anti-shipping air operations during the Second World War. He was decorated with the Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves for his service as Chief of Staff of X. Fliegerkorps, which directed Luftwaffe operations against Allied naval forces.
Awards and Decorations:
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Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross (Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes) – 4 May 1940, as Major im Generalstab and Chef des Stabes of X. Fliegerkorps, Luftwaffe.
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Wehrmachtbericht Mention – 3 November 1940, cited in the official Wehrmacht communique.
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Oak Leaves to the Knight’s Cross (Eichenlaub zum Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes, 8th award) – 30 January 1941, as Oberstleutnant im Generalstab and Chef des Stabes of X. Fliegerkorps, Luftwaffe.
Career Highlights:
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Entered the Luftwaffe in the 1930s, specializing in planning and operational staff roles.
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As Chief of Staff of X. Fliegerkorps, was heavily involved in the planning and execution of Luftwaffe operations against Allied naval targets in the North Sea, Norway, and the Atlantic approaches.
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Worked closely with Luftwaffe long-range bomber units and naval command to coordinate strikes against convoys and shipping.
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Promoted to Generalmajor, later serving in higher staff and command positions in Luftwaffe maritime operations.
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Captured at the end of the war and released from captivity in the late 1940s.
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Lived in West Germany until his death in 1986.
Item Details:
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Authentic postwar signature of Generalmajor Martin Harlinghausen.
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Signed on a postwar photograph.
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Condition: Clear, well-preserved autograph.
Hajo Herrmann – Kampfgeschwader 4, 30 & Jagdgeschwader 300 (Schwertern) (A5 Size)
€25,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Hans-Joachim “Hajo” Herrmann. Oberst Hajo Hermann (01.08.1913 † 05.11.2010) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on October 13, 1940 as Oberleutnant und Staffelkapitän of the 7. Staffel/ Kampfgeschwader 4, the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold on June 5, 1942 with Kampfgeschwader 30 “Adler”, the Eichenlaub on August 2, 1943 as Major und Kommodore of Jagdgeschwader 300 and the Schwertern on January 23, 1944 as Oberst und Inspekteur of the Deutschen Luftverteidigung. Condition as seen. Large A5 size.
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Hajo Herrmann – Kampfgeschwader 4, 30 & Jagdgeschwader 300 (Schwertern)
€25,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Hans-Joachim “Hajo” Herrmann. Oberst Hajo Hermann (01.08.1913 † 05.11.2010) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on October 13, 1940 as Oberleutnant und Staffelkapitän of the 7. Staffel/ Kampfgeschwader 4, the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold on June 5, 1942 with Kampfgeschwader 30 “Adler”, the Eichenlaub on August 2, 1943 as Major und Kommodore of Jagdgeschwader 300 and the Schwertern on January 23, 1944 as Oberst und Inspekteur of the Deutschen Luftverteidigung. Condition as seen. Postcardsize.
Hans-Ekkehard Bob – Jagdgeschwader 54 (59 Victories, Rammed 1 Bomber!)
€30,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Hans-Ekkehard Bob. Major Hans-Ekkehard Bob (24.01.1917 † 12.08.2013) earned the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold on December 24, 1942 as Oberleutnant in the 9. Staffel/ Jagdgeschwader 54 and the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on March 7, 1941 as Oberleutnant und Staffelkapitän of the 9. Staffel/ Jagdgeschwader 54. Good condition. Postcardsize.
Bob achieved a total of 59 aerial victories (including 21 in the West) over the course of about 700 sorties. He brought down 1 four-engined bomber by ramming it!
Hans-Ekkehard Bob – Jagdgeschwader 54 (59 Victories, Rammed 1 Bomber!)
€30,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Hans-Ekkehard Bob. Major Hans-Ekkehard Bob (24.01.1917 † 12.08.2013) earned the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold on December 24, 1942 as Oberleutnant in the 9. Staffel/ Jagdgeschwader 54 and the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on March 7, 1941 as Oberleutnant und Staffelkapitän of the 9. Staffel/ Jagdgeschwader 54. Good condition. Postcardsize.
Bob achieved a total of 59 aerial victories (including 21 in the West) over the course of about 700 sorties. He brought down 1 four-engined bomber by ramming it!
Hans-Ekkehard Bob – Jagdgeschwader 54 (59 Victories, Rammed 1 Bomber!)
€30,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Hans-Ekkehard Bob. Major Hans-Ekkehard Bob (24.01.1917 † 12.08.2013) earned the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold on December 24, 1942 as Oberleutnant in the 9. Staffel/ Jagdgeschwader 54 and the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on March 7, 1941 as Oberleutnant und Staffelkapitän of the 9. Staffel/ Jagdgeschwader 54. Good condition. Postcardsize.
Bob achieved a total of 59 aerial victories (including 21 in the West) over the course of about 700 sorties. He brought down 1 four-engined bomber by ramming it!
Julius Meimberg – Jagdgeschwader 53 “Pik As” (53 Victories!)
€30,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Julius Meimberg. Hauptmann Julius Meimberg (11.01.1917 † 17.01.2012) earned the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold on October 29, 1942 as Oberleutnant in the 11. Staffel/ Jagdgeschwader 2 and the Ritterkreuz on October 24, 1944 as Hauptmann und Gruppenkommandeur of the II. Gruppe/ Jagdgeschwader 53 “Pik As”.
Awarded for his wartime successes up to that point. By the end of the war these amounted to about 250 sorties flown, during which he achieved 53 aerial victories in the West.
Julius Meimberg – Jagdgeschwader 53 “Pik As” (53 Victories!)
€30,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Julius Meimberg. Hauptmann Julius Meimberg (11.01.1917 † 17.01.2012) earned the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold on October 29, 1942 as Oberleutnant in the 11. Staffel/ Jagdgeschwader 2 and the Ritterkreuz on October 24, 1944 as Hauptmann und Gruppenkommandeur of the II. Gruppe/ Jagdgeschwader 53 “Pik As”.
Awarded for his wartime successes up to that point. By the end of the war these amounted to about 250 sorties flown, during which he achieved 53 aerial victories in the West.
Julius Meimberg – Jagdgeschwader 53 “Pik As” (53 Victories!)
€30,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Julius Meimberg. Hauptmann Julius Meimberg (11.01.1917 † 17.01.2012) earned the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold on October 29, 1942 as Oberleutnant in the 11. Staffel/ Jagdgeschwader 2 and the Ritterkreuz on October 24, 1944 as Hauptmann und Gruppenkommandeur of the II. Gruppe/ Jagdgeschwader 53 “Pik As”. A5 size paper, double folded.
Awarded for his wartime successes up to that point. By the end of the war these amounted to about 250 sorties flown, during which he achieved 53 aerial victories in the West.
Heinrich Südel – Kampfgeschwader 55 “Greif” (A5 Size)
€15,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Heinrich Südel. Oberleutnant Heinrich Südel (23.04.1920 in Wellspang † 12.08.2011 in Rösrath) earned the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold on September 25, 1942 and the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on April 7, 1945 as Oberleutnant und Beobachter & Ia of the I. Gruppe/ Kampfgeschwader 55 “Greif”. Condition as seen. Large A5 size.
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Heinrich Südel – Kampfgeschwader 55 “Greif”
€15,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Heinrich Südel. Oberleutnant Heinrich Südel (23.04.1920 in Wellspang † 12.08.2011 in Rösrath) earned the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold on September 25, 1942 and the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on April 7, 1945 as Oberleutnant und Beobachter & Ia of the I. Gruppe/ Kampfgeschwader 55 “Greif”. Condition as seen. Postcardsize.
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Heinrich Südel – Kampfgeschwader 55 “Greif”
€15,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Heinrich Südel. Oberleutnant Heinrich Südel (23.04.1920 in Wellspang † 12.08.2011 in Rösrath) earned the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold on September 25, 1942 and the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on April 7, 1945 as Oberleutnant und Beobachter & Ia of the I. Gruppe/ Kampfgeschwader 55 “Greif”. Condition as seen. Postcardsize.
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Heinrich Südel – Kampfgeschwader 55 “Greif”
€15,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Heinrich Südel. Oberleutnant Heinrich Südel (23.04.1920 in Wellspang † 12.08.2011 in Rösrath) earned the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold on September 25, 1942 and the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on April 7, 1945 as Oberleutnant und Beobachter & Ia of the I. Gruppe/ Kampfgeschwader 55 “Greif”. Condition as seen. Postcardsize.
Heinrich Südel – Kampfgeschwader 55 “Greif”
€15,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Heinrich Südel. Oberleutnant Heinrich Südel (23.04.1920 in Wellspang † 12.08.2011 in Rösrath) earned the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold on September 25, 1942 and the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on April 7, 1945 as Oberleutnant und Beobachter & Ia of the I. Gruppe/ Kampfgeschwader 55 “Greif”. Condition as seen. Postcardsize.
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Heinrich Südel – Kampfgeschwader 55 “Greif”
€15,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Heinrich Südel. Oberleutnant Heinrich Südel (23.04.1920 in Wellspang † 12.08.2011 in Rösrath) earned the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold on September 25, 1942 and the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on April 7, 1945 as Oberleutnant und Beobachter & Ia of the I. Gruppe/ Kampfgeschwader 55 “Greif”. Condition as seen. Postcardsize.
Hajo Herrmann – Kampfgeschwader 4, 30 & Jagdgeschwader 300 (Schwertern)
€25,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Hans-Joachim “Hajo” Herrmann. Oberst Hajo Hermann (01.08.1913 † 05.11.2010) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on October 13, 1940 as Oberleutnant und Staffelkapitän of the 7. Staffel/ Kampfgeschwader 4, the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold on June 5, 1942 with Kampfgeschwader 30 “Adler”, the Eichenlaub on August 2, 1943 as Major und Kommodore of Jagdgeschwader 300 and the Schwertern on January 23, 1944 as Oberst und Inspekteur of the Deutschen Luftverteidigung. Condition as seen. A5 size!
Herbert Fries – Fallschirm-Panzerjäger-Abteilung 1 (Pantherturm!) (A5-Size)
€30,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Herbert Fries. Leutnant Herbert Fries (01.03.1925 in Waldmühlen † 06.01.2014 in Rennerod-Emmerichenhain) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on September 5, 1944 as Gefreiter und Geschützführer in the 2. Kompanie/ Fallschirm-Panzerjäger-Abteilung 1 of the 1. Fallschirmjäger-Division. A5-Size! Condition as seen.
Awarded for his achievements as the gunner of a “Pantherturm” along the Via Casilina road (specifically near Piedimonte). He destroyed 7 allied tanks on the 21.05.1944, 6 more on the 22.05.1944 and finally an additional 7 on the 24.05.1944. After this the crew of the Pantherturm (christened “Schlafmütze” or sleepyhead) blew up their gun and retreated north with the rest of the German defenders. Fries was recognized appropriately for his total of 20 tank kills during this short time period in a critical area of the battle.