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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!).
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!).
Johann Trummer – Schlachtgeschwader 5
€17,50Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Johann “Hans” Trummer. Oberfeldwebel Johann Trummer (23.10.1920 in Braunau am Inn † 01.03.2022) earned the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold on May 27, 1942 and the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on May 4, 1944 as Leutnant und Bordfunker in the 1. Staffel/ Schlachtgeschwader 5. Postcardsize.
Willy Tscherning – Kampfgeschwader 1 “Hindenburg”
€17,50Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Willy Tscherning. Oberfeldwebel Willy Tscherning (15.06.1917 in Naumburg † 20.01.2012) earned the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold on August 21, 1942 and the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on November 18, 1944 as Oberfeldwebel und Bordfunker in the 9. Staffel/ Kampfgeschwader 1 “Hindenburg”. Postcardsize.
Awarded for his distinguished combat record as a bomber radio operator, following the successful completion of 368 combat missions (of which ~100 were in the West). These were flown in the following operations…
1) Action in Poland and the Norwegian campaign.
2) Bombing missions against Britain in 1940, where he flew mostly night missions against a variety of targets (including minelaying missions).
3) Actions on the Eastern front, including bombing raids against Moscow, supply missions to the Demyansk/Cholm pockets and minelaying operations in the Gulf of Finland.
4) Night bombing missions against England in late 1943 – early 1944 with the He 177 bomber.
Fritz Seyffardt – Schlachtgeschwader 2 “Immelmann”
€17,50Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Fritz Seyffardt. Leutnant Fritz Seyffardt (20.08.1920 in Krautscheid † 28.11.2012) earned the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold on December 12, 1943 and the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on August 8, 1944 as Leutnant und Flugzeugführer in the 5. Staffel/ Schlachtgeschwader 2 “Immelmann”. Postcardsize.
Flew a total of 500 missions, during which he achieved 30 aerial victories as an assault pilot.
Fritz Seyffardt – Schlachtgeschwader 2 “Immelmann”
€17,50Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Fritz Seyffardt. Leutnant Fritz Seyffardt (20.08.1920 in Krautscheid † 28.11.2012) earned the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold on December 12, 1943 and the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on August 8, 1944 as Leutnant und Flugzeugführer in the 5. Staffel/ Schlachtgeschwader 2 “Immelmann”. Postcardsize.
Flew a total of 500 missions, during which he achieved 30 aerial victories as an assault pilot.
Otto Gemünden – Flak-Regiment 49 (Stalingrad)
€25,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Otto Gemünden. Hauptmann Otto Gemünden (30 May 1914 – 8 December 2007) was a Luftwaffe officer and one of the most celebrated German Flak commanders of the Eastern Front. He earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on 12 October 1942 as Wachtmeister und Geschützführer in the 1./Flak-Regiment 49 of the 9. Flak-Division.
Knight’s Cross Action
“Knight’s Cross for Wachtmeister Gemünden – 21 tanks destroyed in 20 minutes: The Führer has awarded the Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross to Wachtmeister Gemünden, gun commander in a Flak regiment, at the recommendation of the supreme commander of the Luftwaffe, Reichsmarschall Göring. Wachtmeister Otto Gemünden, born on the 30.05.1914 in Oberingelheim, distinguished himself through outstanding bravery on the 30.09.1942 during the defense against a heavy enemy armoured attack launched against the lines north of Stalingrad. Through skillful tactical acumen, and while fully utilizing the firepower of his gun, he destroyed 21 enemy tanks in just 20 minutes with 35 rounds. Ten of these were of the heavy American type.”
This action, during the ferocious battles around Stalingrad, remains one of the most dramatic examples of the effectiveness of German 8.8 cm Flak guns in the anti-tank role.
Item Details
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Type: Original postwar signed photograph
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Rank at award: Wachtmeister (later Hauptmann)
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Unit: 1./Flak-Regiment 49, 9. Flak-Division
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Award: Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes, 12 October 1942
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Size: Postcard format
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Condition: Very good, clear autograph
Collector’s Note
Otto Gemünden’s name is inseparably linked with the legend of the 8.8 cm Flak gun, which was feared by Soviet and Allied tank crews alike. His Knight’s Cross citation highlights one of the most spectacular single actions attributed to a German Flak gun crew during the war. Signed items from Gemünden are sought after, particularly by collectors focused on the Battle of Stalingrad, Flak units, and Ritterkreuz recipients.
Herbert Fries – Fallschirm-Panzerjäger-Abteilung 1 (Pantherturm!)
€25,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Herbert Fries. Leutnant Herbert Fries (1 March 1925, Waldmühlen – 6 January 2014, Rennerod-Emmerichenhain) was a Fallschirmjäger and one of the youngest recipients of the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes during the Second World War. Serving as a gunner in the 2./Fallschirm-Panzerjäger-Abteilung 1, 1. Fallschirmjäger-Division, he earned the Knight’s Cross for extraordinary anti-tank actions in Italy.
Award and Citation
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Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes – 5 September 1944, as Gefreiter und Geschützführer in the 2./Fallschirm-Panzerjäger-Abteilung 1
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Citation: Recognized for his outstanding performance manning a Pantherturm defensive position on the Via Casilina near Piedimonte during the battles of May 1944.
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21.05.1944 – Destroyed 7 Allied tanks
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22.05.1944 – Destroyed 6 additional tanks
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24.05.1944 – Destroyed another 7 tanks
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Total: 20 enemy tanks destroyed in just three days, decisively slowing Allied advances.
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After exhausting their position, Fries and his crew destroyed their turret (“Schlafmütze” / sleepyhead) and withdrew with the retreating German forces.
Item Details
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Type: Original postwar signed photograph
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Size: Little bit smaller than Postcardsize
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Condition: As seen, well-preserved signature
Collector’s Note
Herbert Fries is remembered as one of the notable anti-tank fighters of the Luftwaffe’s ground formations. His signature is scarce compared to other Ritterkreuzträger, particularly on large-format photos such as this example. An impressive and historically rich autograph, highly desirable for collectors of Fallschirmjäger and anti-tank warfare memorabilia.
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.
Kurt-Ernst Kunkel – Fallschirmjäger-Regiment 4
€20,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Kurt-Ernst Kunkel. Leutnant Kurt-Ernst Kunkel (13.01.1923 in Weißwasser † 23.09.2012) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on April 30, 1945 as Leutnant und Kompaniechef of the 2. Kompanie/ Fallschirmjäger-Regiment 4 of the 1. Fallschirmjäger-Division. Postcardsize.
Martin Drewes – Nachtjagdgeschwader 1 (Eichenlaub, 52 Victories!)
€25,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Martin Drewes. Major Martin Drewes (20.10.1918 † 13.10.2013) earned the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold on February 24, 1944, the Ritterkreuz on July 27, 1944 as Hauptmann und Kommandeur of the III. Gruppe/ Nachtjagdgeschwader 1 and the Eichenlaub on April 17, 1945 as Major und Kommandeur of the III. Gruppe/ Nachtjagdgeschwader 1. Postcardsize.
He was credited with 52 victories of which 43 were claimed at night whilst flying variants of the Messerschmitt Bf 110 heavy fighter. The majority of his victories were claimed over the Western Front in Defence of the Reich missions against the Royal Air Force’s Bomber Command.
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.
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!
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.
Joachim Helbig – Lehrgeschwader 1 (Schwertern) (Wartime Signed)
€150,00Original Wartime Signature on a Postcard of Joachim Helbig. Oberst Joachim Helbig (10.09.1915 † 05.10.1985) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on November 24, 1940 as Hauptmann und Staffelkapitän of the 4. Staffel/ Lehrgeschwader 1, the Eichenlaub on January 16, 1942 as Hauptmann und Kommandeur of the I. Gruppe/ Lehrgeschwader 1 and the Schwertern on September 28, 1942 as Hauptmann und Kommandeur of the I. Gruppe/ Lehrgeschwader 1. Condition as seen. Postcardsize.
This is sold on commission!
Walter Oesau – Jagdgeschwader 51 & 3 (Schwertern) (Wartime Signed)
€225,00Original Wartime Signature on a Postcard of Walter Oesau. Oberst Walter Oesau (28.06.1913 † 11.05.1944) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on August 21, 1941 as Hauptmann und Staffelkapitän of the 7. Staffel/ Jagdgeschwader 51, the Eichenlaub on February 6, 1941 as Hauptmann und Kommandeur of the III. Gruppe/ Jagdgeschwader 3 and the Schwertern on July 15, 1941 as Hauptmann und Kommandeur of the III. Gruppe/Jagdgeschwader 3. He also earned the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold on October 17, 1943 as Oberstleutnant und Jagdfliegerführer 4. He’s credited with 127 aerial victories! Condition as seen. Postcardsize.
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Joachim Müncheberg – Jagdgeschwader 26 “Schlageter” & Jagdgeschwader 51 “Mölders” (Schwertern) (Wartime Signed!)
€350,00Original wartime signature on a postcard of Joachim Müncheberg. Major Joachim Müncheberg (31 December 1918 – 23 March 1943) was a German Luftwaffe fighter pilot of the Second World War and one of the highest-scoring aces of the conflict, credited with 135 confirmed aerial victories. The majority of his successes were achieved over the Western Front, including 102 victories against Western Allied aircraft, of which 46 were against Supermarine Spitfire fighters. He also claimed 33 victories on the Eastern Front.
Joachim Müncheberg was awarded the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on 14 September 1940 as Oberleutnant und Staffelkapitän of 7./Jagdgeschwader 26 “Schlageter”. He subsequently received the Eichenlaub (12. Verleihung) on 7 May 1941, again as Oberleutnant und Staffelkapitän, JG 26 “Schlageter”. His final and highest decoration, the Schwerter (19. Verleihung), was awarded on 9 September 1942 as Hauptmann und stellvertretender Geschwaderkommodore of Jagdgeschwader 51 “Mölders”.
Condition as seen. Postcardsize.
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Ernst-Hermann Mersmann – Kampfgruppe zbV 9 (Netherlands, Stalingrad, Cholm..)
€150,00Original Wartime Signature on a Period Photo of Hauptmann Ernst-Hermann Mersmann
Ernst-Hermann Mersmann (21 June 1915 – 17 March 2002) was a decorated Luftwaffe transport and bomber pilot during the Second World War. Serving as Staffelkapitän of 1./Kampfgruppe zur besonderen Verwendung 9 (K.Gr.z.b.V. 9), he took part in nearly every major theatre of Luftwaffe air-transport operations, including Norway, the Netherlands, France, the Mediterranean, North Africa, and the Eastern Front.
His skill and courage in hazardous resupply and air-landing missions—most notably at Cholm, Demyansk, and Stalingrad—earned him the Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross in December 1942. Over the course of the war he completed more than 300 front-line sorties.
Awards and Decorations
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Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross (Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes) – 23 December 1942, as Hauptmann and Staffelkapitän, 1./K.Gr.z.b.V. 9.
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Iron Cross (1939) 1st and 2nd Class.
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Front Flying Clasp in Gold and other Luftwaffe service decorations.
Item Details
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Original wartime signature of Hauptmann Ernst-Hermann Mersmann.
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Signed on a period photograph showing him in Luftwaffe uniform. Siganture faded but also on paper slip (torn)
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Provenance: From the large personal collection of HJ boy Ernst Fritzsche, who collected wartime autographs and correspondence during the period.
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Condition: Good; light age wear with a faint but legible signature.
Collector’s Note
Hauptmann Ernst-Hermann Mersmann distinguished himself through exceptional leadership and bravery during some of the Luftwaffe’s most demanding air-transport operations. Authentic wartime-signed photographs of Mersmann are seldom encountered, making this an appealing addition for collectors of Luftwaffe and Knight’s Cross material.
Herbert Ihlefeld – Jagdgeschwader 77 “Herz As” (Schwertern) (Wartime Signed)
€150,00Original Wartime Signature on a Postcard of Herbert Ihlefeld. Oberst Herbert Ihlefeld
(1 June 1914 † 8 August 1995) was one of the Luftwaffe’s most successful fighter aces and a highly decorated officer. Serving with Jagdgeschwader 77 “Herz As”, he quickly distinguished himself as a front-line pilot and commander. Over the course of his wartime career, he achieved at least 122 confirmed aerial victories, making him one of the leading Experten of the Luftwaffe.
Awards and Decorations
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Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross (Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes) – 13 September 1940, as Oberleutnant and Flugzeugführer, 1./JG 77 “Herz As”.
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Oak Leaves to the Knight’s Cross (Eichenlaub) – 27 June 1941, as Hauptmann and Kommandeur of I./JG 77 “Herz As”.
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German Cross in Gold (Deutsches Kreuz in Gold) – 9 April 1942.
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Swords to the Knight’s Cross (Schwerter) – 24 April 1942, as Hauptmann and Kommandeur of I./JG 77 “Herz As”.
Career Highlights
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Began his career as a fighter pilot with Jagdgeschwader 77, quickly rising to become a Gruppenkommandeur.
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Distinguished himself during the Battle of Britain and in the Balkans and Eastern Front campaigns.
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By 1942, he had been awarded the Knight’s Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords, marking him as one of the Luftwaffe’s elite aces.
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Credited with at least 122 aerial victories across multiple theaters of war.
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Rose to the rank of Oberst, later holding senior command positions in the Luftwaffe.
Item Details
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Original wartime signature of Oberst Herbert Ihlefeld.
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Signed on a wartime postcard.
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Condition: Excellent, clear period autograph.
Collector’s Note
Herbert Ihlefeld stands among the great names of Luftwaffe fighter history, his career spanning the early victories of 1940 through the brutal campaigns of the East. With over 120 aerial victories and the Ritterkreuz mit Eichenlaub und Schwertern, his autograph remains a highly desirable piece for collectors of Luftwaffe aces and decorated fighter leaders.
Heinrich Bähr – Jagdgeschwader 51 “Mölders” (Schwertern) (Wartime Signed)
€350,00Heinrich “Pritzel” Bär (25 March 1913 † 28 April 1957) was a highly decorated German Luftwaffe fighter ace of World War II, credited with more than 200 aerial victories. Bär served with distinction on both the Eastern and Western Fronts and later commanded several notable Jagdgeschwader units.
As one of the Luftwaffe’s most successful fighter pilots, Bär earned multiple high awards for valor and leadership, including the Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords.
Awards and Decorations
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Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross – 2 July 1941, as Leutnant and Flugzeugführer in 1./Jagdgeschwader 51.
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Oak Leaves (Eichenlaub) – 14 August 1941, as Leutnant and Flugzeugführer in 1./Jagdgeschwader 51.
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Swords (Schwerter) – 16 February 1942, as Hauptmann and Staffelkapitän of 1./Jagdgeschwader 51 “Mölders.”
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Additional awards include the Iron Cross (1st and 2nd Class) and other Luftwaffe service decorations.
Item Details
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Original wartime signature of Oberstleutnant Heinrich “Pritzel” Bär.
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Signed on a wartime postcard.
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Provenance: From the large personal collection of HJ boy Ernst Fritzsche, who collected wartime autographs and correspondence during the period.
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Condition: Very good; postcard shows light age-related handling wear, with a bold and well-preserved signature.
Collector’s Note
Heinrich Bär ranks among the Luftwaffe’s top fighter aces and later served as a jet pilot with Jagdverband 44 under Adolf Galland. His autograph is scarce and highly sought after, particularly on period-signed wartime postcards. This example, with direct provenance to an original youth collector, represents an authentic and desirable piece of Luftwaffe history.
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!
Manfred Büttner – Fallschirmjäger-Regiment 26 (9. Fallschirmjäger-Division)
€50,00Original 2x Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Manfred Büttner. Fahnenjunker-Oberfeldwebel Manfred Büttner (25.02.1921 in Spittelndorf † 29.05.1992 in Plön) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on April 29, 1945 as Fahnenjunker und Feldwebel of 2. Kompanie/ Fallschirmjäger-Regiment 26 of the 9. Fallschirmjäger-Division. Bit smaller as PC. Signed on the reverse. Set of 2!
Erich “Bubi” Hartmann – Jagdgeschwader 52 (Brillianten) (352 Aerial Victories!)
€275,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Erich “Bubi” Hartmann. Major Erich Alfred “Bubi” Hartmann (19 April 1922, Weissach, Württemberg – 20 September 1993, Weil im Schönbuch, Germany) was the most successful fighter ace in aviation history, credited with an unparalleled 352 confirmed aerial victories on the Eastern Front. Known as “The Blond Knight of Germany”, Hartmann flew with Jagdgeschwader 52 (JG 52) and became one of the most decorated Luftwaffe fighter pilots of the Second World War. His skill, discipline, and survival across more than 1,400 combat missions earned him legendary status among pilots of all nations.
Awards and Decorations
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German Cross in Gold (Deutsches Kreuz in Gold) – 17 October 1943
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Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross (Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes) – 29 October 1943, as Leutnant and Flugzeugführer, 9./JG 52 (148 victories)
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Oak Leaves (Eichenlaub) – 2 March 1944, as Leutnant and Staffelkapitän, 9./JG 52 (200 victories)
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Swords (Schwerter) – 2 July 1944, as Oberleutnant and Staffelkapitän, 9./JG 52 (239 victories)
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Diamonds (Brillanten) – 25 August 1944, as Oberleutnant and Staffelkapitän, 9./JG 52 (301 victories)
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Pilot-Observer Badge in Gold with Diamonds (Gemeinsames Flugzeugführer- und Beobachterabzeichen mit Brillanten) – special presentation award
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Numerous additional decorations including the Iron Cross 1st and 2nd Class
Career Highlights
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Eastern Front Ace: Flew over 1,400 combat missions, engaging in aerial combat in nearly 825 of them.
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Unmatched Record: Credited with 352 confirmed kills, all against Soviet aircraft.
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Survival Tactics: Known for his strict discipline and patience in combat, avoiding unnecessary risks and striking with precision.
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Last Victory: Achieved his 352nd and final victory on 8 May 1945, just hours before Germany’s surrender.
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Postwar Captivity: Spent 10 years in Soviet captivity (1945–1955) before returning to West Germany.
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Postwar Career: Joined the newly formed Bundesluftwaffe (West German Air Force), where he commanded a fighter wing but later resigned due to political disputes over NATO standardization.
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Legacy: His name remains synonymous with aerial mastery, and he is celebrated as the most successful fighter ace in recorded history.
Item Details
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Authentic postwar signature of Major Erich “Bubi” Hartmann.
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Signed on a postwar photograph.
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Condition: Good, clear autograph.
Collector’s Note
Hartmann’s autograph is among the most coveted in WWII aviation collecting. His record of 352 aerial victories is unmatched and will never likely be equaled. Decorated with the Ritterkreuz mit Eichenlaub, Schwertern und Brillanten and the rare Pilot-Observer Badge with Diamonds, his signature represents the pinnacle of Luftwaffe fighter history. An essential piece for any serious collection of WWII aviation memorabilia.
Gustav Pressler – Sturzkampfgeschwader 2 “Immelmann” (Eichenlaub) (Wartime Signed!)
€175,00Original Scarce Wartime Photograph with Wartime Signature of Gustav Pressler. Oberstleutnant Gustav Pressler (16.03.1897 † 09.10.1985) earned the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold on January 13, 1942 as, the Ritterkreuz on February 4, 1942 as Hauptmann und Gruppenkommandeur of the III. Gruppe/ Sturzkampfgeschwader 2 “Immelmann” and the Eichenlaub on January 16, 1943 as Hauptmann und Gruppenkommandeur of the III. Gruppe/ Sturzkampfgeschwader 2 “Immelmann”. Good condition. Signed on the back!
Günther Glasner – Kampfgeschwader 6
€15,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Günther Glasner
Leutnant Günther Glasner (26 August 1917, Drehnow/Brandenburg – 22 June 2012, Berlin/Brandenburg) was a highly decorated Luftwaffe airman who served as a Bordschütze (air gunner) during the Second World War. Over the course of the war, he flew an impressive 513 combat sorties, primarily with Lehrgeschwader 1 and later Kampfgeschwader 6.
Awards and Decorations
- Ehrenpokal der Luftwaffe – 5 July 1941, as member of 9./Lehrgeschwader 1
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German Cross in Gold (Deutsches Kreuz in Gold) – 13 August 1942, as Feldwebel, Stab III./Lehrgeschwader 1
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Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross (Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes) – 31 December 1943, as Oberfeldwebel and Bordschütze, Stab/Kampfgeschwader 6
Knight’s Cross Citation
Glasner was awarded the Ritterkreuz for his outstanding performance during 410 combat sorties up to late 1943, many of them flown under the command of Hermann Hogeback, himself a Schwerterträger. Glasner’s accurate defensive gunnery and combat skill played a decisive role in the survival and success of Hogeback’s crews on numerous long-range bombing missions.
Career Highlights
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513 combat sorties flown, a testament to his endurance and front-line service.
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Flew with Lehrgeschwader 1 (LG 1) during the critical early air campaigns.
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Later transferred to Kampfgeschwader 6 (KG 6), where he achieved his most notable distinction.
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Reached the rank of Leutnant by the end of his career.
Item Details
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Type: Original postwar signed photograph
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Size: Postcard format
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Condition: Very good, bold signature
Collector’s Note
Günther Glasner belongs to the select group of Luftwaffe Knight’s Cross holders who served as Bordschützen rather than pilots. His career — flying over 500 sorties — underlines the often-overlooked but crucial role of bomber crews in the Luftwaffe’s campaigns. His association with Hermann Hogeback further elevates the historical value of his autograph, making it a significant acquisition for collectors of Luftwaffe memorabilia.
Günther Glasner – Kampfgeschwader 6
€15,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Günther Glasner
Leutnant Günther Glasner (26 August 1917, Drehnow/Brandenburg – 22 June 2012, Berlin/Brandenburg) was a highly decorated Luftwaffe airman who served as a Bordschütze (air gunner) during the Second World War. Over the course of the war, he flew an impressive 513 combat sorties, primarily with Lehrgeschwader 1 and later Kampfgeschwader 6.
Awards and Decorations
- Ehrenpokal der Luftwaffe – 5 July 1941, as member of 9./Lehrgeschwader 1
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German Cross in Gold (Deutsches Kreuz in Gold) – 13 August 1942, as Feldwebel, Stab III./Lehrgeschwader 1
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Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross (Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes) – 31 December 1943, as Oberfeldwebel and Bordschütze, Stab/Kampfgeschwader 6
Knight’s Cross Citation
Glasner was awarded the Ritterkreuz for his outstanding performance during 410 combat sorties up to late 1943, many of them flown under the command of Hermann Hogeback, himself a Schwerterträger. Glasner’s accurate defensive gunnery and combat skill played a decisive role in the survival and success of Hogeback’s crews on numerous long-range bombing missions.
Career Highlights
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513 combat sorties flown, a testament to his endurance and front-line service.
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Flew with Lehrgeschwader 1 (LG 1) during the critical early air campaigns.
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Later transferred to Kampfgeschwader 6 (KG 6), where he achieved his most notable distinction.
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Reached the rank of Leutnant by the end of his career.
Item Details
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Type: Original postwar signed photograph
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Size: Postcard format
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Condition: Very good, bold signature
Collector’s Note
Günther Glasner belongs to the select group of Luftwaffe Knight’s Cross holders who served as Bordschützen rather than pilots. His career — flying over 500 sorties — underlines the often-overlooked but crucial role of bomber crews in the Luftwaffe’s campaigns. His association with Hermann Hogeback further elevates the historical value of his autograph, making it a significant acquisition for collectors of Luftwaffe memorabilia.
Günther Glasner – Kampfgeschwader 6
€15,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Günther Glasner
Leutnant Günther Glasner (26 August 1917, Drehnow/Brandenburg – 22 June 2012, Berlin/Brandenburg) was a highly decorated Luftwaffe airman who served as a Bordschütze (air gunner) during the Second World War. Over the course of the war, he flew an impressive 513 combat sorties, primarily with Lehrgeschwader 1 and later Kampfgeschwader 6.
Awards and Decorations
- Ehrenpokal der Luftwaffe – 5 July 1941, as member of 9./Lehrgeschwader 1
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German Cross in Gold (Deutsches Kreuz in Gold) – 13 August 1942, as Feldwebel, Stab III./Lehrgeschwader 1
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Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross (Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes) – 31 December 1943, as Oberfeldwebel and Bordschütze, Stab/Kampfgeschwader 6
Knight’s Cross Citation
Glasner was awarded the Ritterkreuz for his outstanding performance during 410 combat sorties up to late 1943, many of them flown under the command of Hermann Hogeback, himself a Schwerterträger. Glasner’s accurate defensive gunnery and combat skill played a decisive role in the survival and success of Hogeback’s crews on numerous long-range bombing missions.
Career Highlights
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513 combat sorties flown, a testament to his endurance and front-line service.
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Flew with Lehrgeschwader 1 (LG 1) during the critical early air campaigns.
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Later transferred to Kampfgeschwader 6 (KG 6), where he achieved his most notable distinction.
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Reached the rank of Leutnant by the end of his career.
Item Details
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Type: Original postwar signed photograph
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Size: Postcard format
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Condition: Very good, bold signature
Collector’s Note
Günther Glasner belongs to the select group of Luftwaffe Knight’s Cross holders who served as Bordschützen rather than pilots. His career — flying over 500 sorties — underlines the often-overlooked but crucial role of bomber crews in the Luftwaffe’s campaigns. His association with Hermann Hogeback further elevates the historical value of his autograph, making it a significant acquisition for collectors of Luftwaffe memorabilia.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Konrad Fechner – Schlachtgeschwader 77
€20,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Konrad Fechner. Feldwebel Konrad Fechner (1 November 1918, Hofmeteln/Schwerin – 27 July 2013, Hahausen/Lower Saxony) was a highly decorated Luftwaffe ground-attack pilot, credited with flying over 726 combat missions during the Second World War. Serving primarily with Sturzkampfgeschwader 77 (StG 77) and later Schlachtgeschwader 77 (SG 77), Fechner flew both the Junkers Ju 87 Stuka and the Focke-Wulf Fw 190 in front-line service. His final mission took place on 8 May 1945, the very day of Germany’s capitulation.
Awards and Decorations
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Ehrenpokal der Luftwaffe (Honor Goblet of the Luftwaffe) – 7 December 1942 as Unteroffizier, Flugzeugführer in 6./StG 77.
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Deutsches Kreuz in Gold (German Cross in Gold) – 17 April 1943 as Unteroffizier, Flugzeugführer in 6./StG 77.
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Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes (Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross) – 4 May 1944 as Feldwebel, Flugzeugführer in 6./SG 77, awarded for completing approximately 700 ground-attack sorties in the brutal fighting on the Eastern Front.
Career Highlights
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Frontline Service: Flew 726 combat missions, primarily in the close-support role against Soviet armor, artillery, and troop concentrations.
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Aircraft: Began flying the Ju 87 Stuka dive bomber, later transitioning to the Fw 190 F-series ground-attack fighter-bomber.
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Decorated Veteran: Progressed from the Ehrenpokal and the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold to the Knight’s Cross, reflecting his consistent performance and courage in combat.
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End of the War: Carried out his last combat sortie on 8 May 1945, symbolically closing his wartime career on the final day of hostilities in Europe.
Collector’s Note
Konrad Fechner stands among the notable Luftwaffe Schlachtflieger (ground-attack pilots), men who flew dangerous low-level missions against heavily defended targets. His record of over 700 sorties places him within the elite circle of decorated front-line veterans whose awards trace the escalation of their service. For collectors, Fechner’s name represents both the tenacity of the Luftwaffe’s close-support units and the high-risk, relentless combat endured by Stuka and Fw 190 pilots on the Eastern Front.
Alfred Eick – Kommandant of “U-510”
€30,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Alfred Eick. Kapitänleutnant Alfred Eick (9 March 1916 – 12 April 2015) was a decorated U-boat commander in the Kriegsmarine during the Second World War.
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Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes – 31 March 1944, as Oberleutnant zur See und Kommandant of U-510.
Career Highlights:
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U-Boat Service: Took command of U-510, a Type IXC/40 long-range submarine, in 1943.
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Successful Patrols: Conducted multiple extended patrols in the Atlantic and Indian Oceans, sinking and damaging a number of Allied merchant vessels.
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Knight’s Cross: Awarded for his leadership and successes at sea, particularly for his aggressive operations during 1943–44.
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Postwar Life: Survived the conflict and went on to live until 2015, making him one of the last surviving Ritterkreuz U-boat commanders.
Item Details:
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Format: Postwar photograph, postcard size.
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Signature: Clear, authentic postwar autograph of Alfred Eick.
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Condition: Very good; crisp image with well-preserved signature.
Collector’s Note:
Alfred Eick’s career with U-510 places him among the recognized commanders of Germany’s U-boat arm. Surviving into the 21st century, his signature is both scarce and desirable, especially tied to his Knight’s Cross award as a U-boat commander.
Hans Henrik “Hasse” Wind – Finnish WWII Ace
€125,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Hans Henrik “Hasse” Wind. Kapteeni Hans Henrik “Hasse” Wind (30 July 1919, Ekenäs † 24 July 1995, Tampere) was a Finnish fighter pilot and one of the nation’s most famous flying aces of the Second World War, credited with 75 confirmed aerial victories in 302 combat sorties. He is ranked as Finland’s second-highest scoring ace. A brilliant tactician and inspirational leader, Wind was one of only four Finnish pilots awarded the Mannerheim Cross twice.
Awards and Decorations
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Mannerheim Cross of Liberty 2nd Class (No. 69) – 31 July 1943
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Mannerheim Cross of Liberty 2nd Class (No. 144, 2nd Award) – 28 June 1944
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Iron Cross 2nd Class (Germany)
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Iron Cross 1st Class (Germany)
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German Cross in Gold (Deutsches Kreuz in Gold)
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Other Finnish and German campaign and service awards
Career Highlights
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Winter War (1939–40): Entered service as a reserve officer, but did not fly in combat due to aircraft shortages.
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Continuation War: Transferred to LeLv 24 in August 1941, flying the Brewster B-239 Buffalo, with which he scored 39 aerial victories.
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First victory: 22 September 1941, shooting down a Polikarpov I-15.
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Rising ace: By the end of 1942, credited with 14.5 kills; his total soared in 1943 with multiple engagements, including destroying three Il-2s (5 April 1943) and two Spitfires (14 April 1943).
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Promoted to Kapteeni (Captain) on 19 October 1943 at just 24 years old; temporarily withdrawn from front-line service to instruct and deliver his legendary “Lectures on Fighter Tactics”, used for decades in Finnish Air Force pilot training.
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Return to combat: February 1944, now flying the Messerschmitt Bf 109G, with which he scored another 36 kills.
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Soviet Summer Offensive (June 1944): Displayed unmatched skill; on 13 June 1944 he shot down four Pe-2 bombers in a single sortie. Between 15–25 June 1944, he achieved over 20 kills, including Yaks, La-5s, Spitfires, P-39 Airacobras, and DB-3 bombers.
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Severe wounds (28 July 1944): Attacked by overwhelming numbers of Yak-9s and P-39s, his aircraft was riddled with cannon fire. Despite heavy wounds to his left arm and severe aircraft damage, Wind managed to land safely—ending his combat career.
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Final tally: 75 confirmed victories (39 in the Brewster B-239, 36 in the Messerschmitt Bf 109G).
Item Details
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Authentic postwar signature of Kapteeni Hans Henrik “Hasse” Wind.
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Signed on a postwar photograph.
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Condition: Clean, sharp signature with strong presentation.
Collector’s Note
Wind’s combination of tactical genius, raw flying skill, and resilience under impossible odds makes his signature an outstanding addition to any aviation or WWII collection. His two Mannerheim Crosses, his reputation as an air combat instructor, and his legacy as one of Finland’s greatest aces ensure that items linked to him remain highly sought after. His 1944 combat record during the Soviet offensive remains one of the most remarkable displays of aerial success in such a short time frame in European air warfare.
Pierre-Henri Clostermann – French RAF Fighter Ace
€125,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Pierre-Henri Clostermann DSO, DFC & Bar. Pierre-Henri Clostermann (28 February 1921, Curitiba, Brazil – 22 March 2006, Montesquieu-des-Albères, France) was a French fighter ace of the Second World War, credited with between 15–33 aerial victories, depending on the source. Flying with the RAF’s Spitfire and Tempest squadrons, he became one of the most recognized Allied fighter pilots of the war, famously known as “France’s First Fighter” by Charles de Gaulle. His wartime memoir, Le Grand Cirque (The Big Show), remains one of the most celebrated aviation books of the conflict.
Awards and Decorations
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Grand Croix de la Légion d’Honneur (France)
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Compagnon de l’Ordre de la Libération – 21 January 1946
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Médaille Militaire
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Croix de Guerre 1939–45 with 27 citations (17 palms, 2 stars)
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Croix de la Valeur Militaire with 2 citations
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Médaille de la Résistance with rosette
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Médaille de l’Aéronautique
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Distinguished Service Order (DSO) – United Kingdom
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Distinguished Flying Cross & Bar (DFC & Bar) – United Kingdom
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Distinguished Service Cross (US Army) – United States
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Croix de Guerre (Belgium)
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Numerous foreign decorations from Morocco, Tunisia, Brazil, Denmark, and the Vatican
Career Highlights
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Early Aviation Training: Learned to fly in Brazil at 16, and later studied aeronautics in San Diego, USA, graduating as an aeronautical engineer and licensed pilot before joining the Free French in 1942.
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RAF Service: Served in No. 341 (Alsace) Squadron and later No. 602 Squadron RAF, flying Spitfires on offensive sweeps, bomber escorts, and Normandy landings air cover.
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First Victories: Scored his first aerial victories on 27 July 1943, destroying two Fw 190s over France.
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Tempest Ace: In December 1944 joined No. 274 Squadron RAF, later commanding A Flight, No. 3 Squadron RAF in the Hawker Tempest V “Le Grand Charles”, where he flew “rat scramble” missions against Me 262 jet fighters and led devastating ground-attack sorties.
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Combat Record: Flew 432 sorties, claiming 15–33 aerial victories, 225 motor vehicles, 72 locomotives, 5 tanks, and 2 E-boats destroyed.
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Author: Published Le Grand Cirque (The Big Show) in 1951, which became one of the most successful aviation memoirs of all time, praised by William Faulkner as “the finest aviation book to come out of World War II.”
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Postwar Career: Engineer at Renault and Reims Aviation, later elected youngest Member of the French Parliament (Assemblée Nationale). Re-enlisted briefly during the Algerian War (1956–57) as a ground-attack pilot.
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Later Controversy: In 1982, praised Argentine pilots’ bravery during the Falklands War, which drew criticism in Britain. In France, he was a noted critic of the 1991 Gulf War.
Item Details
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Authentic postwar signature of Pierre Clostermann.
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Signed on a postwar photograph.
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Condition: Well-preserved and clear autograph.
Collector’s Note
Pierre-Henri Clostermann remains a legendary figure in aviation history: a Free French ace with RAF Tempests and Spitfires, bestselling author, engineer, and politician. His signature is especially sought-after by collectors of WWII aviation memorabilia, linking directly to one of the most iconic fighter pilots of the Allied cause.
Erich “Bubi” Hartmann – Jagdgeschwader 52 (Brillianten) (352 Aerial Victories!)
€250,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Erich “Bubi” Hartmann. Major Erich Alfred “Bubi” Hartmann (19 April 1922, Weissach, Württemberg – 20 September 1993, Weil im Schönbuch, Germany) was the most successful fighter ace in aviation history, credited with an unparalleled 352 confirmed aerial victories on the Eastern Front. Known as “The Blond Knight of Germany”, Hartmann flew with Jagdgeschwader 52 (JG 52) and became one of the most decorated Luftwaffe fighter pilots of the Second World War. His skill, discipline, and survival across more than 1,400 combat missions earned him legendary status among pilots of all nations.
Awards and Decorations
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German Cross in Gold (Deutsches Kreuz in Gold) – 17 October 1943
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Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross (Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes) – 29 October 1943, as Leutnant and Flugzeugführer, 9./JG 52 (148 victories)
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Oak Leaves (Eichenlaub) – 2 March 1944, as Leutnant and Staffelkapitän, 9./JG 52 (200 victories)
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Swords (Schwerter) – 2 July 1944, as Oberleutnant and Staffelkapitän, 9./JG 52 (239 victories)
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Diamonds (Brillanten) – 25 August 1944, as Oberleutnant and Staffelkapitän, 9./JG 52 (301 victories)
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Pilot-Observer Badge in Gold with Diamonds (Gemeinsames Flugzeugführer- und Beobachterabzeichen mit Brillanten) – special presentation award
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Numerous additional decorations including the Iron Cross 1st and 2nd Class
Career Highlights
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Eastern Front Ace: Flew over 1,400 combat missions, engaging in aerial combat in nearly 825 of them.
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Unmatched Record: Credited with 352 confirmed kills, all against Soviet aircraft.
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Survival Tactics: Known for his strict discipline and patience in combat, avoiding unnecessary risks and striking with precision.
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Last Victory: Achieved his 352nd and final victory on 8 May 1945, just hours before Germany’s surrender.
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Postwar Captivity: Spent 10 years in Soviet captivity (1945–1955) before returning to West Germany.
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Postwar Career: Joined the newly formed Bundesluftwaffe (West German Air Force), where he commanded a fighter wing but later resigned due to political disputes over NATO standardization.
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Legacy: His name remains synonymous with aerial mastery, and he is celebrated as the most successful fighter ace in recorded history.
Item Details
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Authentic postwar signature of Major Erich “Bubi” Hartmann.
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Signed on a postwar photograph.
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Condition: Good, clear autograph.
Collector’s Note
Hartmann’s autograph is among the most coveted in WWII aviation collecting. His record of 352 aerial victories is unmatched and will never likely be equaled. Decorated with the Ritterkreuz mit Eichenlaub, Schwertern und Brillanten and the rare Pilot-Observer Badge with Diamonds, his signature represents the pinnacle of Luftwaffe fighter history. An essential piece for any serious collection of WWII aviation memorabilia.
Hans Ritter – General der Luftwaffe beim Oberbefehlshaber der Kriegsmarine
€35,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Hans Ritter. General der Flieger Hans Ritter (2 March 1893, Harburg an der Elbe † 21 May 1991, Munich) began his military career on 1 April 1912 when he entered the Imperial Navy as a cadet. He trained aboard the Hertha and served on several capital ships before transferring to naval aviation in 1916. As a seaplane pilot, he served in Kurland and Flanders, later becoming Adjutant of the I. Seeflieger-Abteilung. After the war, he remained in the Reichsmarine, where he continued his naval and aviation career, eventually transferring to the Luftwaffe in 1935.
During the Second World War, Ritter rose to General der Flieger. He served as General der Luftwaffe beim Oberbefehlshaber der Kriegsmarine, Inspector of the Naval Air Arm in the Reichsluftfahrtministerium, and Commander of the Marinefliegerverbände. Promoted to Generalmajor in 1939, Generalleutnant in 1940, and General der Flieger in 1942, he held several high-level posts before being placed in the Führerreserve in September 1944 and formally released from service in January 1945.
Captured by Soviet forces in July 1945, Ritter was taken to the USSR, where a Soviet military tribunal sentenced him. He was released in the mid-1950s and lived in Munich until his death in 1991.
Item Details:
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Original postwar signed photograph of General der Flieger Hans Ritter.
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Size: small size.
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Condition: very good.
Georg von Gyldenfeldt – Flak-Regiment 104
€30,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Georg von Gyldenfeldt. Generalmajor Georg von Gyldenfeldt (1 May 1897, Putz/West Prussia † 23 May 1977, Münster/North Rhine-Westphalia) was a career officer of the Luftwaffe who rose to the rank of Generalmajor during the Second World War. A seasoned artillery and flak officer, he commanded several anti-aircraft formations in the Luftwaffe and distinguished himself as a regimental commander.