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Heinz Harmel – “Deutschland” & “Frundsberg” (Schwertern) (Normandy, Nijmegen) (Larger Size!)
€155,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Heinz Harmel. SS-Brigadeführer und Generalmajor der Waffen-SS Heinz Harmel (29 June 1906, Metz, Alsace-Lorraine † 2 September 2000, Krefeld) was a Waffen-SS officer who rose to the rank of SS-Brigadeführer und Generalmajor der Waffen-SS. Best known for his front-line leadership, Harmel commanded SS-Panzergrenadier-Regiment 3 “Deutschland” and later the 10. SS-Panzer-Division “Frundsberg”, earning the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes with Oak Leaves and Swords. Comes with a beautiful Frundsberg card!
Awards and Decorations
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Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross (Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes) – 31 March 1943, as SS-Obersturmbannführer and Kommandeur SS-Panzergrenadier-Regiment 3 “Deutschland”
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Oak Leaves (Eichenlaub, 296th Award) – 7 September 1943, as SS-Standartenführer and Kommandeur SS-Panzergrenadier-Regiment 3 “Deutschland”, 2. SS-Panzer-Division “Das Reich”
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Swords (Schwerter, 127th Award) – 15 December 1944, as SS-Brigadeführer und Generalmajor der Waffen-SS and Kommandeur 10. SS-Panzer-Division “Frundsberg”
Career Highlights
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Early service: Joined the Waffen-SS and quickly rose through the ranks, noted for his competence and ability to inspire troops in combat.
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Eastern Front: Gained distinction as Kommandeur of SS-Panzergrenadier-Regiment 3 “Deutschland”, earning both the Knight’s Cross and the Oak Leaves for his leadership in heavy fighting.
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Western Front 1944: As commander of the 10. SS-Panzer-Division “Frundsberg”, Harmel led his division in the Normandy battles, the defense of Arnhem during Operation Market Garden, and the Alsace and Ardennes campaigns.
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End of the war: In 1945, his division fought in Saxony and Czechoslovakia. Harmel surrendered to Allied forces in May 1945 and was held as a POW.
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Postwar life: Released after the war, Harmel lived a quiet life in Krefeld until his death in 2000 at the age of 94.
Item Details
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Authentic postwar signature of Heinz Harmel, SS-Brigadeführer und Generalmajor der Waffen-SS.
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Signed on a large postwar photograph. Almost A5 size.
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Condition: Very good, clear autograph and well-preserved photo.
Collector’s Note
Heinz Harmel’s career spans some of the most decisive campaigns of WWII, from the Eastern Front to Normandy and Arnhem. His receipt of the Knight’s Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords, combined with his leadership of the 10. SS-Panzer-Division “Frundsberg”, places him among the notable Waffen-SS divisional commanders. His long postwar life and willingness to sign autographs make his signature obtainable, but pieces on large-format photos such as this are scarcer and highly desirable for collectors.
Wilhem Bachor – Panzer-Regiment 24 (24. Panzer-Division)
€45,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Wilhelm “Willy” Bachor. Oberwachtmeister Wilhelm Bachor (04.05.1921 in Kelbassen † 20.03.2008 in Apolda) earned the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold on June 28, 1944 with Panzer-Regiment 24 and the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on May 8 – 11, 1945 as Oberwachtmeister in the 12. Kompanie/ Panzer-Regiment 24 of the 24. Panzer-Division. He also earned the Panzerkampfabzeichen III. Stufe “50”. Condition as seen. Postcardsize.
Wilhelm Weidenbrück – Panzer-Regiment 3 & Panzer-Brigade 104 (Eichenlaub)
€55,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo plus Letter of Wilhelm Weidenbrück. Major Wilhelm Weidenbrück (05.02.1915 † 28.04.2011) earned the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold on January 2, 1942 with Panzer-Regiment 3, the Ritterkreuz on September 16,1942 as Oberleutnant und Kompaniechef of the 5. Kompanie/ Panzer-Regiment 3 of the 2. Panzer-Division and the Eichenlaub on November 16, 1944 as Major und Kommandeur of Panzer-Brigade 104. Good Condition.
Eichenlaub: Awarded for the successful employment of his brigade in the sector of 5. Jäger-Division on 30.10.1944, fighting at the Narew front at Ostenburg (Pultusk). Following a Soviet breach of the frontline west of the Pelta creek Weidenbrück’s men launched a timely counterattack that restored the old German lines, and 48 Soviet tanks were destroyed/captured in the process.
Paul-Georg Kleffel – Panzer-Aufklärungs-Abteilung 3 (3. Panzer-Division) (A5-Size)
€20,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Paul-Georg Kleffel. Hauptmann Paul-Georg Kleffel (07.09.1920 † 09.02.2020) earned the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold on November 16, 1943 as Oberleutnant in the 4. Kompanie/ Panzer-Aufklärungs-Abteilung 3 and the Ritterkreuz on May 4, 1944 as Oberleutnant und Kompaniechef of the 4. Kompanie/ Panzer-Aufklärungs-Abteilung 3 of the 3. Panzer-Division. Condition as seen. Large A5 size.
Waldemar von Gaza – Panzergrenadier-Regiment 66 (Schwertern) (A5-Size!)
€30,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Waldemar von Gaza
Major Waldemar von Gaza (6 December 1917 – 13 January 2014) was a highly decorated officer of the 13. Panzer-Division, rising to command-level positions in armored infantry units on the Eastern Front. Over the course of the war, he received the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes with Eichenlaub and Schwertern, placing him among the most distinguished recipients of Germany’s highest battlefield awards.
Awards and Decorations
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Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes – 18 September 1942, as Oberleutnant und Chef 2./Panzergrenadier-Regiment 666, 13. Panzer-Division
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Eichenlaub (Nr. 158) – 18 January 1943, as Hauptmann und Führer of a Kampfgruppe, 13. Panzer-Division
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Schwerter (Nr. 324) – 3 October 1943, as Major und Führer of Panzergrenadier-Regiment 66, 13. Panzer-Division
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Other awards included both classes of the Iron Cross and campaign distinctions
Service Highlights
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Fought throughout the Eastern Front campaigns, earning distinction in combined-arms actions with armored infantry.
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His leadership of Kampfgruppen during some of the most intense battles of 1942–43 earned him rapid recognition.
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By 1943, he had risen to regimental command level, where he was awarded the Swords to the Knight’s Cross for continued outstanding leadership in combat.
Item Details
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Type: Original postwar signed photograph
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Size: Postcardsize
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Condition: Good, as seen
Collector’s Note
Waldemar von Gaza’s decorations—Ritterkreuz, Eichenlaub, and Schwerter—mark him as one of the relatively few officers to attain this level of distinction. His signature is sought-after by collectors of panzer and Eastern Front memorabilia, with his long postwar life making his autograph available but still scarce in comparison to other triple recipients.
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Heinrich Adolf Gath – Panzer-Aufklärungs-Abteilung 2
€35,00Original signature on a postwar photograph of Stabsfeldwebel Heinrich Adolf Gath. Heinrich Adolf Gath (born 2 August 1911 in Hirschhausen, Hessen-Nassau; died 5 May 1986 in Giessen, Hessen) served with distinction as Zugführer in the 2. Kompanie/ Panzer-Aufklärungs-Abteilung 2, 2. Panzer-Division. He was awarded the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on 11 October 1943 for outstanding leadership and bravery in armored reconnaissance operations, a role that demanded exceptional tactical skill and personal courage under fire.
The signature is clear and well-executed, applied in ink during the postwar period, and is fully attributable to Gath. The photograph shows light, age-appropriate wear only, consistent with careful handling over time.
Siegfried Freyer – Panzer-Regiment 24 (24. Panzer-Division)
€25,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Siegfried Freyer
Wachtmeister Siegfried Freyer (11 February 1917 – 10 May 2014) was a German panzer officer in the 24. Panzer-Division and a recipient of the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes. He earned his Knight’s Cross on 23 July 1942 as Wachtmeister und Zugführer of 4. Kompanie/ Panzer-Regiment 24 for his extraordinary bravery during the heavy urban fighting at Voronezh.
Knight’s Cross Action
On 7 July 1942, during close-quarter fighting in the streets of Voronezh, Soviet armored units attempted to break through the encirclement ring of Freyer’s Kampfgruppe. Acting on his own initiative, Freyer led his platoon in a counterattack and personally destroyed 10 Soviet T-34 tanks in the span of just half an hour. His decisive intervention prevented a breakthrough, stabilized the frontline, and directly enabled the occupation of the city. For this exceptional act of bravery and leadership, he was awarded the Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross.
Awards and Decorations
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Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes – 23 July 1942 as Wachtmeister und Zugführer, 4./Panzer-Regiment 24, 24. Panzer-Division
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Iron Cross 2nd Class & 1st Class
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Other campaign awards
Item Details
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Type: Original postwar signed photograph
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Size: Postcardsize
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Condition: Good, clear autograph
Collector’s Note
Siegfried Freyer’s Knight’s Cross recommendation is one of the most dramatic tank combat citations of the Eastern Front, highlighting his destruction of 10 T-34s in just 30 minutes. His signature is a scarce and desirable addition for collectors of panzer division memorabilia, particularly those focused on the pivotal 1942 campaigns and the battle for Voronezh.
Siegfried Freyer – Panzer-Regiment 24 (24. Panzer-Division)
€25,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Siegfried Freyer
Wachtmeister Siegfried Freyer (11 February 1917 – 10 May 2014) was a German panzer officer in the 24. Panzer-Division and a recipient of the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes. He earned his Knight’s Cross on 23 July 1942 as Wachtmeister und Zugführer of 4. Kompanie/ Panzer-Regiment 24 for his extraordinary bravery during the heavy urban fighting at Voronezh.
Knight’s Cross Action
On 7 July 1942, during close-quarter fighting in the streets of Voronezh, Soviet armored units attempted to break through the encirclement ring of Freyer’s Kampfgruppe. Acting on his own initiative, Freyer led his platoon in a counterattack and personally destroyed 10 Soviet T-34 tanks in the span of just half an hour. His decisive intervention prevented a breakthrough, stabilized the frontline, and directly enabled the occupation of the city. For this exceptional act of bravery and leadership, he was awarded the Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross.
Awards and Decorations
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Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes – 23 July 1942 as Wachtmeister und Zugführer, 4./Panzer-Regiment 24, 24. Panzer-Division
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Iron Cross 2nd Class & 1st Class
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Other campaign awards
Item Details
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Type: Original postwar signed photograph
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Size: Postcardsize
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Condition: Good, clear autograph
Collector’s Note
Siegfried Freyer’s Knight’s Cross recommendation is one of the most dramatic tank combat citations of the Eastern Front, highlighting his destruction of 10 T-34s in just 30 minutes. His signature is a scarce and desirable addition for collectors of panzer division memorabilia, particularly those focused on the pivotal 1942 campaigns and the battle for Voronezh.
Siegfried Freyer – Panzer-Regiment 24 (24. Panzer-Division)
€25,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Siegfried Freyer
Wachtmeister Siegfried Freyer (11 February 1917 – 10 May 2014) was a German panzer officer in the 24. Panzer-Division and a recipient of the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes. He earned his Knight’s Cross on 23 July 1942 as Wachtmeister und Zugführer of 4. Kompanie/ Panzer-Regiment 24 for his extraordinary bravery during the heavy urban fighting at Voronezh.
Knight’s Cross Action
On 7 July 1942, during close-quarter fighting in the streets of Voronezh, Soviet armored units attempted to break through the encirclement ring of Freyer’s Kampfgruppe. Acting on his own initiative, Freyer led his platoon in a counterattack and personally destroyed 10 Soviet T-34 tanks in the span of just half an hour. His decisive intervention prevented a breakthrough, stabilized the frontline, and directly enabled the occupation of the city. For this exceptional act of bravery and leadership, he was awarded the Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross.
Awards and Decorations
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Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes – 23 July 1942 as Wachtmeister und Zugführer, 4./Panzer-Regiment 24, 24. Panzer-Division
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Iron Cross 2nd Class & 1st Class
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Other campaign awards
Item Details
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Type: Original postwar signed photograph
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Size: Postcardsize
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Condition: Good, clear autograph
Collector’s Note
Siegfried Freyer’s Knight’s Cross recommendation is one of the most dramatic tank combat citations of the Eastern Front, highlighting his destruction of 10 T-34s in just 30 minutes. His signature is a scarce and desirable addition for collectors of panzer division memorabilia, particularly those focused on the pivotal 1942 campaigns and the battle for Voronezh.
Siegfried Freyer – Panzer-Regiment 24 (24. Panzer-Division)
€25,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Siegfried Freyer
Wachtmeister Siegfried Freyer (11 February 1917 – 10 May 2014) was a German panzer officer in the 24. Panzer-Division and a recipient of the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes. He earned his Knight’s Cross on 23 July 1942 as Wachtmeister und Zugführer of 4. Kompanie/ Panzer-Regiment 24 for his extraordinary bravery during the heavy urban fighting at Voronezh.
Knight’s Cross Action
On 7 July 1942, during close-quarter fighting in the streets of Voronezh, Soviet armored units attempted to break through the encirclement ring of Freyer’s Kampfgruppe. Acting on his own initiative, Freyer led his platoon in a counterattack and personally destroyed 10 Soviet T-34 tanks in the span of just half an hour. His decisive intervention prevented a breakthrough, stabilized the frontline, and directly enabled the occupation of the city. For this exceptional act of bravery and leadership, he was awarded the Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross.
Awards and Decorations
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Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes – 23 July 1942 as Wachtmeister und Zugführer, 4./Panzer-Regiment 24, 24. Panzer-Division
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Iron Cross 2nd Class & 1st Class
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Other campaign awards
Item Details
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Type: Original postwar signed photograph
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Size: Postcardsize
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Condition: Good, clear autograph
Collector’s Note
Siegfried Freyer’s Knight’s Cross recommendation is one of the most dramatic tank combat citations of the Eastern Front, highlighting his destruction of 10 T-34s in just 30 minutes. His signature is a scarce and desirable addition for collectors of panzer division memorabilia, particularly those focused on the pivotal 1942 campaigns and the battle for Voronezh.
Siegfried Freyer – Panzer-Regiment 24 (24. Panzer-Division)
€25,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Siegfried Freyer
Wachtmeister Siegfried Freyer (11 February 1917 – 10 May 2014) was a German panzer officer in the 24. Panzer-Division and a recipient of the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes. He earned his Knight’s Cross on 23 July 1942 as Wachtmeister und Zugführer of 4. Kompanie/ Panzer-Regiment 24 for his extraordinary bravery during the heavy urban fighting at Voronezh.
Knight’s Cross Action
On 7 July 1942, during close-quarter fighting in the streets of Voronezh, Soviet armored units attempted to break through the encirclement ring of Freyer’s Kampfgruppe. Acting on his own initiative, Freyer led his platoon in a counterattack and personally destroyed 10 Soviet T-34 tanks in the span of just half an hour. His decisive intervention prevented a breakthrough, stabilized the frontline, and directly enabled the occupation of the city. For this exceptional act of bravery and leadership, he was awarded the Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross.
Awards and Decorations
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Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes – 23 July 1942 as Wachtmeister und Zugführer, 4./Panzer-Regiment 24, 24. Panzer-Division
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Iron Cross 2nd Class & 1st Class
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Other campaign awards
Item Details
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Type: Original postwar signed photograph
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Size: Postcardsize
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Condition: Good, clear autograph
Collector’s Note
Siegfried Freyer’s Knight’s Cross recommendation is one of the most dramatic tank combat citations of the Eastern Front, highlighting his destruction of 10 T-34s in just 30 minutes. His signature is a scarce and desirable addition for collectors of panzer division memorabilia, particularly those focused on the pivotal 1942 campaigns and the battle for Voronezh.
Siegfried Freyer – Panzer-Regiment 24 (24. Panzer-Division)
€25,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Siegfried Freyer
Wachtmeister Siegfried Freyer (11 February 1917 – 10 May 2014) was a German panzer officer in the 24. Panzer-Division and a recipient of the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes. He earned his Knight’s Cross on 23 July 1942 as Wachtmeister und Zugführer of 4. Kompanie/ Panzer-Regiment 24 for his extraordinary bravery during the heavy urban fighting at Voronezh.
Knight’s Cross Action
On 7 July 1942, during close-quarter fighting in the streets of Voronezh, Soviet armored units attempted to break through the encirclement ring of Freyer’s Kampfgruppe. Acting on his own initiative, Freyer led his platoon in a counterattack and personally destroyed 10 Soviet T-34 tanks in the span of just half an hour. His decisive intervention prevented a breakthrough, stabilized the frontline, and directly enabled the occupation of the city. For this exceptional act of bravery and leadership, he was awarded the Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross.
Awards and Decorations
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Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes – 23 July 1942 as Wachtmeister und Zugführer, 4./Panzer-Regiment 24, 24. Panzer-Division
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Iron Cross 2nd Class & 1st Class
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Other campaign awards
Item Details
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Type: Original postwar signed photograph
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Size: Postcardsize
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Condition: Good, clear autograph
Collector’s Note
Siegfried Freyer’s Knight’s Cross recommendation is one of the most dramatic tank combat citations of the Eastern Front, highlighting his destruction of 10 T-34s in just 30 minutes. His signature is a scarce and desirable addition for collectors of panzer division memorabilia, particularly those focused on the pivotal 1942 campaigns and the battle for Voronezh.
Gerhard Fischer – Panzer-Regiment 23 (23. Panzer-Division)
€25,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Gerhard Fischer. Major Gerhard Fischer (4 December 1915 – 9 August 2014) was a decorated German Panzer officer of the 23. Panzer-Division during the Second World War. A front-line tank commander, he rose through the ranks to company command and earned high recognition for his leadership and combat achievements on the Eastern Front.
Awards and Decorations
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Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes (Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross) – 28 December 1943 as Oberleutnant and Chef of 8. Kompanie / Panzer-Regiment 23, 23. Panzer-Division.
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Panzerkampfabzeichen V. Stufe (Tank Battle Badge, 100 engagements) – Awarded for exceptional front-line service and endurance as a Panzer officer.
Career Highlights
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Eastern Front Service: Fought in the hard defensive battles of the 23. Panzer-Division, particularly during the retreat phases of 1943.
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Company Commander: As chief of 8. Kompanie, Fischer distinguished himself by leading his unit with determination in heavy Panzer actions.
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Ritterkreuz Recognition: Awarded for personal bravery and outstanding leadership in armored combat, making him one of the division’s most noted Panzer officers.
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Longevity: Survived the war and lived to the age of 98, one of the longest-lived Knight’s Cross holders of the Panzertruppe.
Item Details
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Type: Postwar signed photograph.
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Size: Postcardsize.
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Condition: Good, with a clear and well-preserved autograph.
Collector’s Note
Gerhard Fischer represents the seasoned Panzer officers who endured years of hard fighting on the Eastern Front. His combination of the Ritterkreuz and the rare Panzerkampfabzeichen 100 underlines both his personal courage and his extensive frontline service. A scarce and desirable signature for collectors of Panzer and Ritterkreuz memorabilia.
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Gerhard Fischer – Panzer-Regiment 23 (23. Panzer-Division)
€25,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Gerhard Fischer. Major Gerhard Fischer (4 December 1915 – 9 August 2014) was a decorated German Panzer officer of the 23. Panzer-Division during the Second World War. A front-line tank commander, he rose through the ranks to company command and earned high recognition for his leadership and combat achievements on the Eastern Front.
Awards and Decorations
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Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes (Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross) – 28 December 1943 as Oberleutnant and Chef of 8. Kompanie / Panzer-Regiment 23, 23. Panzer-Division.
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Panzerkampfabzeichen V. Stufe (Tank Battle Badge, 100 engagements) – Awarded for exceptional front-line service and endurance as a Panzer officer.
Career Highlights
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Eastern Front Service: Fought in the hard defensive battles of the 23. Panzer-Division, particularly during the retreat phases of 1943.
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Company Commander: As chief of 8. Kompanie, Fischer distinguished himself by leading his unit with determination in heavy Panzer actions.
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Ritterkreuz Recognition: Awarded for personal bravery and outstanding leadership in armored combat, making him one of the division’s most noted Panzer officers.
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Longevity: Survived the war and lived to the age of 98, one of the longest-lived Knight’s Cross holders of the Panzertruppe.
Item Details
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Type: Postwar signed photograph.
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Size: Postcardsize.
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Condition: Good, with a clear and well-preserved autograph.
Collector’s Note
Gerhard Fischer represents the seasoned Panzer officers who endured years of hard fighting on the Eastern Front. His combination of the Ritterkreuz and the rare Panzerkampfabzeichen 100 underlines both his personal courage and his extensive frontline service. A scarce and desirable signature for collectors of Panzer and Ritterkreuz memorabilia.
Gerhard Fischer – Panzer-Regiment 23 (23. Panzer-Division)
€25,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Gerhard Fischer. Major Gerhard Fischer (4 December 1915 – 9 August 2014) was a decorated German Panzer officer of the 23. Panzer-Division during the Second World War. A front-line tank commander, he rose through the ranks to company command and earned high recognition for his leadership and combat achievements on the Eastern Front.
Awards and Decorations
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Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes (Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross) – 28 December 1943 as Oberleutnant and Chef of 8. Kompanie / Panzer-Regiment 23, 23. Panzer-Division.
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Panzerkampfabzeichen V. Stufe (Tank Battle Badge, 100 engagements) – Awarded for exceptional front-line service and endurance as a Panzer officer.
Career Highlights
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Eastern Front Service: Fought in the hard defensive battles of the 23. Panzer-Division, particularly during the retreat phases of 1943.
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Company Commander: As chief of 8. Kompanie, Fischer distinguished himself by leading his unit with determination in heavy Panzer actions.
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Ritterkreuz Recognition: Awarded for personal bravery and outstanding leadership in armored combat, making him one of the division’s most noted Panzer officers.
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Longevity: Survived the war and lived to the age of 98, one of the longest-lived Knight’s Cross holders of the Panzertruppe.
Item Details
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Type: Postwar signed photograph.
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Size: Postcardsize.
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Condition: Good, with a clear and well-preserved autograph.
Collector’s Note
Gerhard Fischer represents the seasoned Panzer officers who endured years of hard fighting on the Eastern Front. His combination of the Ritterkreuz and the rare Panzerkampfabzeichen 100 underlines both his personal courage and his extensive frontline service. A scarce and desirable signature for collectors of Panzer and Ritterkreuz memorabilia.
Gerhard Fischer – Panzer-Regiment 23 (23. Panzer-Division)
€25,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Gerhard Fischer. Major Gerhard Fischer (4 December 1915 – 9 August 2014) was a decorated German Panzer officer of the 23. Panzer-Division during the Second World War. A front-line tank commander, he rose through the ranks to company command and earned high recognition for his leadership and combat achievements on the Eastern Front.
Awards and Decorations
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Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes (Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross) – 28 December 1943 as Oberleutnant and Chef of 8. Kompanie / Panzer-Regiment 23, 23. Panzer-Division.
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Panzerkampfabzeichen V. Stufe (Tank Battle Badge, 100 engagements) – Awarded for exceptional front-line service and endurance as a Panzer officer.
Career Highlights
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Eastern Front Service: Fought in the hard defensive battles of the 23. Panzer-Division, particularly during the retreat phases of 1943.
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Company Commander: As chief of 8. Kompanie, Fischer distinguished himself by leading his unit with determination in heavy Panzer actions.
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Ritterkreuz Recognition: Awarded for personal bravery and outstanding leadership in armored combat, making him one of the division’s most noted Panzer officers.
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Longevity: Survived the war and lived to the age of 98, one of the longest-lived Knight’s Cross holders of the Panzertruppe.
Item Details
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Type: Postwar signed photograph.
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Size: A5-size.
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Condition: Good, with a clear and well-preserved autograph.
Collector’s Note
Gerhard Fischer represents the seasoned Panzer officers who endured years of hard fighting on the Eastern Front. His combination of the Ritterkreuz and the rare Panzerkampfabzeichen 100 underlines both his personal courage and his extensive frontline service. A scarce and desirable signature for collectors of Panzer and Ritterkreuz memorabilia.
Gerhard Fischer – Panzer-Regiment 23 (23. Panzer-Division)
€25,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Gerhard Fischer. Major Gerhard Fischer (4 December 1915 – 9 August 2014) was a decorated German Panzer officer of the 23. Panzer-Division during the Second World War. A front-line tank commander, he rose through the ranks to company command and earned high recognition for his leadership and combat achievements on the Eastern Front.
Awards and Decorations
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Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes (Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross) – 28 December 1943 as Oberleutnant and Chef of 8. Kompanie / Panzer-Regiment 23, 23. Panzer-Division.
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Panzerkampfabzeichen V. Stufe (Tank Battle Badge, 100 engagements) – Awarded for exceptional front-line service and endurance as a Panzer officer.
Career Highlights
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Eastern Front Service: Fought in the hard defensive battles of the 23. Panzer-Division, particularly during the retreat phases of 1943.
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Company Commander: As chief of 8. Kompanie, Fischer distinguished himself by leading his unit with determination in heavy Panzer actions.
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Ritterkreuz Recognition: Awarded for personal bravery and outstanding leadership in armored combat, making him one of the division’s most noted Panzer officers.
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Longevity: Survived the war and lived to the age of 98, one of the longest-lived Knight’s Cross holders of the Panzertruppe.
Item Details
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Type: Postwar signed photograph.
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Size: A5-size.
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Condition: Good, with a clear and well-preserved autograph.
Collector’s Note
Gerhard Fischer represents the seasoned Panzer officers who endured years of hard fighting on the Eastern Front. His combination of the Ritterkreuz and the rare Panzerkampfabzeichen 100 underlines both his personal courage and his extensive frontline service. A scarce and desirable signature for collectors of Panzer and Ritterkreuz memorabilia.
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Paul Egger – schwere SS-Panzer-Abteilung 502
€45,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Paul Egger. SS-Obersturmführer Paul Egger (26 November 1916 – 12 July 2007) was a decorated Waffen-SS panzer officer and late-war tank ace credited with 113 confirmed tank kills.
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Deutsches Kreuz in Gold – 30 December 1944, as Zugführer in schwere SS-Panzer-Abteilung 502.
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Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes – 28 April 1945, as SS-Obersturmführer und Kompaniechef of 1./schwere SS-Panzer-Abteilung 502.
Career Highlights:
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Early Service: Joined the Waffen-SS in 1941, assigned to SS-Panzer-Regiment 2 “Das Reich” as a tank commander.
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Normandy Battles: Fought with schwere SS-Panzer-Abteilung 102 during the Battle of Normandy, where the unit was almost completely destroyed.
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Eastern Front Actions: Reformed as schwere SS-Panzer-Abteilung 502, Egger took part in the brutal defensive battles around Stettin in 1945.
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Tank Ace: Credited with 113 destroyed enemy tanks, making him one of the more successful SS panzer commanders of the late war period.
Item Details:
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Format: Postwar photograph, postcard size.
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Signature: Authentic postwar autograph of SS-Obersturmführer Paul Egger.
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Condition: Very good, clean and well-preserved.
Collector’s Note:
Paul Egger’s significance lies in his service with both Das Reich and the schwere SS-Panzer-Abteilungen, two of the most well-known Waffen-SS armored units. His high kill record and late-war Knight’s Cross award make his autograph particularly sought after. This example represents a scarce and desirable set for collectors of panzer aces and Waffen-SS memorabilia.
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Hermann Eckardt – Panzer-Abteilung 8
€20,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Hermann Eckardt. Feldwebel Hermann Eckardt (04 October 1920 – 16 September 2010) was a highly decorated German Army NCO who distinguished himself as a front-line panzer and anti-tank commander during the final years of the Second World War.
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Deutsches Kreuz in Gold – 12 September 1944, as member of 1./Panzer-Abteilung 8.
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Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes – 28 March 1945, as Feldwebel und Zugführer of 1./Panzerjäger-Abteilung 8, 20. Panzergrenadier-Division.
Background:
Eckardt fought throughout the later campaigns on the Eastern Front. His award of the Knight’s Cross came in recognition of his outstanding leadership and personal bravery as Zugführer, where he directed numerous successful anti-tank actions against overwhelming Soviet forces during the desperate defensive battles of early 1945.
Item Details:
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Format: Postwar photograph, postcard size.
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Signature: Clear original postwar autograph of Feldwebel Hermann Eckardt.
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Condition: Very good, well-preserved.
Collector’s Note:
Eckardt belongs to the relatively small group of late-war NCO Knight’s Cross holders from Panzerjäger units, making his signature particularly scarce and desirable for collectors of Panzer and Eastern Front memorabilia.
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Heinrich Eberbach – Panzer-Regiment 35 & Panzer-Brigade 5 (Eichenlaub)
€55,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Heinrich Eberbach. General der Panzertruppen Heinrich Eberbach (24 November 1895, Laufen am Neckar † 13 July 1992, Notzingen) was a career officer in the German Army who rose to the rank of General der Panzertruppen. A highly experienced armored commander, he led formations from regimental to corps level throughout the war, most notably on the Eastern Front and later in Normandy.
Awards and Decorations
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Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross (Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes) – 4 July 1940, as Oberstleutnant and Kommandeur of Panzer-Regiment 35
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Oak Leaves to the Knight’s Cross (Eichenlaub) – 31 December 1941, as Oberst and Kommandeur of 5. Panzer-Brigade
Career Highlights
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World War I Service: Entered the Imperial Army in 1914 and served throughout the First World War.
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Panzer Commander: Commanded Panzer-Regiment 35 in the 4. Panzer-Division during the campaign in France, earning the Knight’s Cross for his leadership.
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Eastern Front: As commander of 5. Panzer-Brigade, received the Oak Leaves for his role in early armored battles in Russia in 1941.
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High Command: Later commanded the 4. Panzer-Division, the XLI Panzer Corps, and in 1944 led Panzergruppe Eberbach during the Battle of Normandy, tasked with countering the Allied breakout.
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Postwar: Captured by British forces in 1944, held as a prisoner of war until 1948. After his release, lived in Baden-Württemberg until his death in 1992, aged 96.
Item Details
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Authentic postwar signature of General der Panzertruppen Heinrich Eberbach.
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Signed on a postwar photograph.
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Condition: Clear and well-preserved autograph.
Collector’s Note
Heinrich Eberbach was one of the notable Panzer leaders of World War II, active both on the Eastern Front and in the West. His decorations—the Knight’s Cross with Oak Leaves—and his command of Panzergruppe Eberbach during the critical Normandy campaign make his autograph a sought-after item for collectors of armored warfare and high-ranking Wehrmacht commanders.
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Hans Siegel – SS-Panzer-Regiment 12 “Hitlerjugend” (Normandy)
€65,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Hans Siegel. SS-Sturmbannführer Hans Siegel (25.07.1918 † 18.04.2002) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on August 23, 1944 as SS-Hauptsturmführer und Chef of the 8. Kompanie/ SS-Panzer-Regiment 12 of the 12. SS-Panzer-Division “Hitlerjugend”. Condition as seen. Postcardsize. Comes with extra letter.
Knight’s Cross: “Hauptsturmführer Siegel is the soul of the fighting spirit of his battalion. In the eventful offensive and defensive fighting around Caen, as company commander, he knocked out 11 of the 37 enemy tanks destroyed by his company. On 27 June 1944 (…) in a night attack, Siegel gained ground to the north and thwarted the advance of enemy armour to the south. Siegel held his positions without any infantry support and despite extremely heavy gunfire. While positioning and briefing his men, he was surprised in the dark of night by an enemy patrol. In the hand-to-hand fighting that resulted, he was stabbed in the right side. Nevertheless, he was able to repulse the enemy and hold his position. The next morning the enemy renewed their attack. Siegel fought with his tank to the last, making it possible to bring up new forces and thereby prevent a decisive British breakthrough. In so doing, Siegel’s tank was knocked out from under him for the fifth time and he suffered extremely severe burns.”
Gerhard Fischer – Panzer-Regiment 23 (23. Panzer-Division)
€30,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Gerhard Fischer. Major Gerhard Fischer (04.12.1915 † 09.08.2014) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on December 28, 1943 as Oberleutnant und Chef of the 8. Kompanie/ Panzer-Regiment 23 of the 23. Panzer-Division. He also earned the Panzerkampfabzeichen V. Stufe (Einsatzahl “100”). Condition as seen. Postcardsize.
Gerhard Fischer – Panzer-Regiment 23 (23. Panzer-Division)
€30,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Gerhard Fischer. Major Gerhard Fischer (04.12.1915 † 09.08.2014) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on December 28, 1943 as Oberleutnant und Chef of the 8. Kompanie/ Panzer-Regiment 23 of the 23. Panzer-Division. He also earned the Panzerkampfabzeichen V. Stufe (Einsatzahl “100”). Condition as seen. Postcardsize.
Gerhard Fischer – Panzer-Regiment 23 (23. Panzer-Division) (A5 Size)
€30,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Gerhard Fischer. Major Gerhard Fischer (04.12.1915 † 09.08.2014) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on December 28, 1943 as Oberleutnant und Chef of the 8. Kompanie/ Panzer-Regiment 23 of the 23. Panzer-Division. He also earned the Panzerkampfabzeichen V. Stufe (Einsatzahl “100”). Condition as seen. Large A5 size.
Arthur Becker-Neetz – Schützen-Regiment 394 (3. Panzer-Division)
€20,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Arthur Becker(-Neetz). Arthur Becker (31.12.1920 † 12.10.2016) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on August 25, 1941 as Unteroffizier und Gruppenführer of the 7. Kompanie/ Schützen-Regiment 394 of the 3. Panzer-Division. Condition as seen. Bit smaller than A5.
Heinrich Timpe – Heeres-Sturmgeschütz-Brigade 300
€15,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Heinrich Timpe. Leutnant Heinrich Timpe (12.10.1923 in Karnap † 15.05.2015 in Euskirchen) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on May 7, 1945 as Leutnant und Chef of 1. Kompanie/ Sturmgeschütz-Brigade 300 (Feld). Condition as seen. Postcardsize.
Walter Kuhn – Panzerjäger-Abteilung 1 (1. Infanterie-Division, 4x Panzervernichtungsabzeichen!)
€30,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Walter Kuhn. Obergefreiter Walter Kuhn (09.01.1920 in Mehlsack-Braunsberg † 01.01.2010 in Gelsenkirchen) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on August 23, 1943 as Obergefreiter und Richtschütze in the 3. Kompanie/ Panzerjäger-Abteilung 1 of the 1. Infanterie-Division. Condition as seen. Little bit smaller as Postcardsize.
Walter Kuhn – Panzerjäger-Abteilung 1 (1. Infanterie-Division, 4x Panzervernichtungsabzeichen!)
€30,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Walter Kuhn. Obergefreiter Walter Kuhn (09.01.1920 in Mehlsack-Braunsberg † 01.01.2010 in Gelsenkirchen) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on August 23, 1943 as Obergefreiter und Richtschütze in the 3. Kompanie/ Panzerjäger-Abteilung 1 of the 1. Infanterie-Division. Condition as seen. Postcardsize.
August Kaminski – schwere Panzerjäger-Abteilung 655
€15,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of August Kaminski. Oberfeldwebel August Kaminski (09.08.1915 in Mertenheim-Lötzen † 15.08.2012 in Heyerode) earned the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold on October 10, 1943 as Oberfeldwebel with the schwere Panzerjäger-Abteilung 655 and the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on October 6, 1944 as Oberfeldwebel und Zugführer in the 3. Kompanie/ schwere Panzerjäger-Abteilung 655. Condition as seen. Postcardsize.
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Siegfried Freyer – Panzer-Regiment 24 (24. Panzer-Division)
€25,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Siegfried Freyer. Wachtmeister Siegfried Freyer (11.02.1917 † 10.05.2014) earned the Ritterkreuz on July 23, 1942 as Wachtmeister und Zugführer of the 4. Kompanie/ Panzer-Regiment 24 of the 24. Panzer-Division. Good condition. Postcardsize.
Knight’s Cross recommendation: On the 07.07.1942, during the urban combat in Voronezh, Wachtmeister Freyer attacked a group of Soviet tanks that were trying to break through the encirclement ring of the Kampfgruppe on his own initiative. He destroyed 10 Soviet T-34 tanks in the space of just a half hour, and in doing so decisively contributed to the eventual occupation of Voronezh. He would be decorated with the Knight’s Cross for this action.
Siegmund Matheja – Panzerhaubitze-Abteilung/ Führer-Grenadier-Division (A5-Size)
€20,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Siegmund Matheja. Unteroffizier Siegmund Matheja (23.05.1924 † 12.11.2001) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on May 6, 1945 as Unteroffizier in the Panzerhaubitze-Abteilung of the Führer-Grenadier-Division. Condition as seen. Large A5-size!
Heinz Beutler – Panzer-Regiment 2
€20,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Heinz Beutler. Oberleutnant Heinz Beutler (23.12.1915 † 26.09.2010) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on February 14, 1942 as Oberleutnant und Chef of the 3. Kompanie/ Panzer-Regiment 2 of the 16. Panzer-Division.
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Heinrich Kröhne – Sturmgeschütz-Brigade 190
€15,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Heinrich Kröhne. Major Heinrich Kröhne (15.08.1914 in Hartau † 03.03.2015 in Brühl) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on February 24, 1945 as Major und Kommandeur of Sturmgeschütz-Brigade 190.
Awarded for the outstanding leadership of his Sturmgeschütz-Brigade during the fighting in late 1944 and early 1945. The following evening report sent from the XXVII. Armee-Korps to the 2. Armee on the 14.02.1945 describes the fighting of the Brigade that formed the most important element of Kröhne’s being decorated with the Knight’s Cross…
“The Korps has nominated the Sturmgeschütz-Brigade 190 for a citation in a Wehrmachtbericht addendum. This Brigade has fought in daily engagements at the hotspots of the Korps front since the 14.01.1945, that is, for a whole month. In this time it has played a decisive part in fulfilling the objectives of the Korps and in maintaining the integrity of its frontline under the careful guidance of its excellent commander, Major Kröhne. In this time the Brigade destroyed 104 enemy tanks and 106 anti-tank guns for the loss of just 4 Sturmgeschütze. Of particular note is that the Brigade, despite daily operations and receiving no replacement vehicles, has nonetheless been able to maintain relatively high numbers of battle-worthy vehicles.”
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Norbert Kujacinski – Panzer-Regiment 23 (23. Panzer-Division)
€25,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Norbert Kujacinski. Hauptmann Norbert Kujacinski (11.07.1920 † 02.05.2009) earned the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold and the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on November 18, 1944 with Panzer-Regiment 23 of the 23. Panzer-Division. He also earned the Panzerkampfabzeichen IV. Stufe (Einsatzahl “75”). Condition as seen. Postcardsize.
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Norbert Kujacinski – Panzer-Regiment 23 (23. Panzer-Division)
€25,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Norbert Kujacinski. Hauptmann Norbert Kujacinski (11.07.1920 † 02.05.2009) earned the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold and the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on November 18, 1944 with Panzer-Regiment 23 of the 23. Panzer-Division. He also earned the Panzerkampfabzeichen IV. Stufe (Einsatzahl “75”). Condition as seen. Postcardsize.
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Norbert Kujacinski – Panzer-Regiment 23 (23. Panzer-Division)
€25,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Norbert Kujacinski. Hauptmann Norbert Kujacinski (11.07.1920 † 02.05.2009) earned the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold and the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on November 18, 1944 with Panzer-Regiment 23 of the 23. Panzer-Division. He also earned the Panzerkampfabzeichen IV. Stufe (Einsatzahl “75”). Condition as seen. Postcardsize.
August Kaminski – schwere Panzerjäger-Abteilung 655
€20,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of August Kaminski. Oberfeldwebel August Kaminski (09.08.1915 in Mertenheim-Lötzen † 15.08.2012 in Heyerode) earned the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold on October 10, 1943 as Oberfeldwebel with the schwere Panzerjäger-Abteilung 655 and the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on October 6, 1944 as Oberfeldwebel und Zugführer in the 3. Kompanie/ schwere Panzerjäger-Abteilung 655. Postcardsize. Condition as seen.
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Franz Bayer – Panzer-Regiment 26 (26. Panzer-Division)
€30,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Franz Bayer. Hauptmann Franz Bayer (03.02.1920 in Langau † 28.04.204 in Wien) earned the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold on October 7, 1942 with Panzer-Regiment 39 and the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on May, 1945 as Hauptmann und Kommandeur of the I. Abteilung/ Panzer-Regiment 26 of the 26. Panzer-Division. He also earned the Panzerkampfabzeichen III. Stufe (“50”) with Panzer-Regiment “Großdeutschland”. Condition as seen.
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Franz Bayer – Panzer-Regiment 26 (26. Panzer-Division)
€30,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Franz Bayer. Hauptmann Franz Bayer (03.02.1920 in Langau † 28.04.204 in Wien) earned the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold on October 7, 1942 with Panzer-Regiment 39 and the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on May, 1945 as Hauptmann und Kommandeur of the I. Abteilung/ Panzer-Regiment 26 of the 26. Panzer-Division. He also earned the Panzerkampfabzeichen III. Stufe (“50”) with Panzer-Regiment “Großdeutschland”. Condition as seen. Postcardsize.
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Ludwig Bauer – Panzer-Regiment 33 (9. Panzer-Division) (A5-Size)
€20,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Ludwig Bauer. Leutnant Ludwig Bauer (16.02.1923 † 20.05.2020) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on April 29, 1945 as Leutnant und Führer in the 1. Kompanie/ Panzer-Regiment 33 “Prinz Eugen” of the 9. Panzer-Division. Good condition. Large A5 size.
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Georg Bose – Sturmgeschütz-Abteilung 177
€25,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Georg Bose. Leutnant Georg Bose (20.10.1921 † 26.09.2011) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on September 21, 1944 as Leutnant und Zugführer of 1. Kompanie/ Sturmgeschütz-Abteilung 177.
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Georg Bose – Sturmgeschütz-Abteilung 177
€25,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Georg Bose. Leutnant Georg Bose (20.10.1921 † 26.09.2011) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on September 21, 1944 as Leutnant und Zugführer of 1. Kompanie/ Sturmgeschütz-Abteilung 177.
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Erwin Kreßmann – schwere Panzerjäger-Abteilung 519
€30,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Erwin Kreßmann. Hauptmann Erwin Kreßmann (02.06.1918 † 19.03.2017) earned the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold on January 16, 1944 as Oberleutnant with schwere Panzerjäger-Abteilung 519 and the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on December 9, 1944 as Hauptmann with the 1. Kompanie/ schwere Panzerjäger-Abteilung 519. He also earned 2 Panzervernichtungsabzeichen. Postcardsize. Condition as seen.
Erwin Kreßmann – schwere Panzerjäger-Abteilung 519
€30,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Erwin Kreßmann. Hauptmann Erwin Kreßmann (02.06.1918 † 19.03.2017) earned the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold on January 16, 1944 as Oberleutnant with schwere Panzerjäger-Abteilung 519 and the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on December 9, 1944 as Hauptmann with the 1. Kompanie/ schwere Panzerjäger-Abteilung 519. He also earned 2 Panzervernichtungsabzeichen. Postcardsize. Condition as seen.
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Wolfgang Hartelt – Fallschirm-Panzer-Regiment “Hermann Göring”
€45,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Wolfgang Hartelt. Oberfähnrich Wolfgang Hartelt (28.11.1924 † 28.01.2009) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on February 23, 1945 as Oberfähnrich und Zugführer of the 2. Kompanie/ Fallschirm-Panzer-Regiment “Hermann Göring” of the Fallschirm-Panzer-Division 1 “Hermann Göring”. Condition as seen. Postcardsize.
Knight’s Cross: “After the wounding of his Kompanie commander, Wolfgang Hartelt stepped in as commander of the unit and in this capacity has distinguished himself several times as a particularly brave and ruthless soldier. On the 25.01.1945 he led the rearguard of the Division with 5 Panthers when it was attacked by 25 T-34s while on the march. On his own initiative the Oberfähnrich attacked the fivefold superior enemy and eliminated all enemy tanks while at the head of his Kompanie. With this he raised the total of tanks destroyed by Panzers under his command to 59, of which he was personally responsible for 17. This took place on the 26.01.1945 near Benice (8 km from Krotoschin).”
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Otto Carius – schwere Panzer-Abteilung 502 (Eichenlaub, Tiger!)
€45,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Otto Carius. Oberleutnant Otto Carius (27.05.1922 † 24.01.2015) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on May 4, 1944 as Leutnant and Chef of the 2. Kompanie/ schwere Panzer-Abteilung 502 (Tigers) and the Eichenlaub on July 27, 1944 as Leutnant and Chef of the 2. Kompanie/ schwere Panzer-Abteilung 502 (Tigers). He also earned the Panzerkampfabzeichen IV. Stufe (Einsatzahl “75”) with 2. / schwere Panzerjäger-Abteilung 512 on April 21, 1945. Postcardsize.
Knight’s Cross awarded for: During the time period 17.-22.03.1944 Leutnant Carius led 3 Tiger tanks in a series of engagements with Soviet armour near the village of Lembitu (west of Narva). Within 3 days he and his 3 Tigers destroyed 28 tanks, 4 assault guns and 17 artillery pieces. He would be subsequently awarded the Knight’s Cross for the local successes he achieved in this capacity.
Oakleaves awarded for: On the 22.07.1944 Leutnant Carius led a bold attack into the village of Malinava (northeast of Dünaburg) with only himself and his wingman Albert Kerscher. He and his two Tigers charged in Malinava and engaged the force of 17 Soviet tanks positioned there. Of these Carius destroyed 10, Kerscher 4 and a nearby force of Sturmgeschütze 3. Among this tally of destroyed armour were several IS-2 heavy tanks. By executing this bold operation, accomplished with no friendly losses, Leutnant Carius prevented the continuation of the Soviet breakthrough towards Dünaburg and therefore enabled a friendly defensive front to be built. He would be awarded the Oakleaves in recognition of this feat. (Source: Traces of War)
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Otto Carius – schwere Panzer-Abteilung 502 (Eichenlaub, Tiger!)
€45,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Otto Carius. Oberleutnant Otto Carius (27.05.1922 † 24.01.2015) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on May 4, 1944 as Leutnant and Chef of the 2. Kompanie/ schwere Panzer-Abteilung 502 (Tigers) and the Eichenlaub on July 27, 1944 as Leutnant and Chef of the 2. Kompanie/ schwere Panzer-Abteilung 502 (Tigers). He also earned the Panzerkampfabzeichen IV. Stufe (Einsatzahl “75”) with 2. / schwere Panzerjäger-Abteilung 512 on April 21, 1945. Postcardsize.
Knight’s Cross awarded for: During the time period 17.-22.03.1944 Leutnant Carius led 3 Tiger tanks in a series of engagements with Soviet armour near the village of Lembitu (west of Narva). Within 3 days he and his 3 Tigers destroyed 28 tanks, 4 assault guns and 17 artillery pieces. He would be subsequently awarded the Knight’s Cross for the local successes he achieved in this capacity.
Oakleaves awarded for: On the 22.07.1944 Leutnant Carius led a bold attack into the village of Malinava (northeast of Dünaburg) with only himself and his wingman Albert Kerscher. He and his two Tigers charged in Malinava and engaged the force of 17 Soviet tanks positioned there. Of these Carius destroyed 10, Kerscher 4 and a nearby force of Sturmgeschütze 3. Among this tally of destroyed armour were several IS-2 heavy tanks. By executing this bold operation, accomplished with no friendly losses, Leutnant Carius prevented the continuation of the Soviet breakthrough towards Dünaburg and therefore enabled a friendly defensive front to be built. He would be awarded the Oakleaves in recognition of this feat. (Source: Traces of War)
Otto Carius – schwere Panzer-Abteilung 502 (Eichenlaub, Tiger!)
€45,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Otto Carius. Oberleutnant Otto Carius (27.05.1922 † 24.01.2015) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on May 4, 1944 as Leutnant and Chef of the 2. Kompanie/ schwere Panzer-Abteilung 502 (Tigers) and the Eichenlaub on July 27, 1944 as Leutnant and Chef of the 2. Kompanie/ schwere Panzer-Abteilung 502 (Tigers). He also earned the Panzerkampfabzeichen IV. Stufe (Einsatzahl “75”) with 2. / schwere Panzerjäger-Abteilung 512 on April 21, 1945. Postcardsize.
Knight’s Cross awarded for: During the time period 17.-22.03.1944 Leutnant Carius led 3 Tiger tanks in a series of engagements with Soviet armour near the village of Lembitu (west of Narva). Within 3 days he and his 3 Tigers destroyed 28 tanks, 4 assault guns and 17 artillery pieces. He would be subsequently awarded the Knight’s Cross for the local successes he achieved in this capacity.
Oakleaves awarded for: On the 22.07.1944 Leutnant Carius led a bold attack into the village of Malinava (northeast of Dünaburg) with only himself and his wingman Albert Kerscher. He and his two Tigers charged in Malinava and engaged the force of 17 Soviet tanks positioned there. Of these Carius destroyed 10, Kerscher 4 and a nearby force of Sturmgeschütze 3. Among this tally of destroyed armour were several IS-2 heavy tanks. By executing this bold operation, accomplished with no friendly losses, Leutnant Carius prevented the continuation of the Soviet breakthrough towards Dünaburg and therefore enabled a friendly defensive front to be built. He would be awarded the Oakleaves in recognition of this feat. (Source: Traces of War)