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Hans Christern – Panzer-Regiment 31 (5. Panzer-Division) – Wartime Signed
€250,00Original wartime signature on a wartime photograph of Hans Christern. Oberstleutnant Hans Christern (24.01.1900 † 17.06.1966) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on 31 January 1941 as Major and commander of II./Panzer-Regiment 31. In March 1945, he assumed command of the 7. Panzer-Division, leading the division until its surrender to British forces northwest of Berlin in May 1945. Following the war, Christern worked as a farmer and later became active in the CDU, standing unsuccessfully in the 1949 West German federal election.
A highly desirable original autograph of Knight’s Cross holder Oberstleutnant Hans Christern, signed in period on an attractive wartime portrait photograph.
Provenance: From the estate of former HJ member Reinhold Brennfleck (1928–2022) from Lauda, Baden, who wrote to numerous Ritterkreuzträger in 1943–1944 requesting signatures and signed photographs, forming an exceptional wartime autograph collection.
DOUBLE SIGNED: Gerhard Bremer & Heinrich Springer – “LSSAH” & 12. SS-Panzer-Division “Hitlerjugend”
€120,00Original double postwar signature of on a postwar photograph.
- Gerhard Bremer. Bremer (25 July 1917 – 29 October 1989) served with distinction in the Waffen-SS, earning the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes (Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross) on 30 October 1941 as SS-Obersturmführer and commander of the 1./SS-Aufklärungs-Abteilung “Leibstandarte SS Adolf Hitler” (LSSAH). He later received the Eichenlaub (Oak Leaves) on 12 February 1944 as SS-Sturmbannführer and commander of SS-Panzer-Aufklärungs-Abteilung 12 “Hitlerjugend.”
- Heinrich Springer. SS-Sturmbannführer Heinrich Springer (03.11.1914 † 27.10.2007) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on January 12, 1942 as SS-Hauptsturmführer und Führer of the 3. Kompanie/ “Leibstandarte-SS Adolf Hitler”.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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)
Fritz Langanke – SS-Panzer-Regiment 2 “Das Reich” (Normandy)
€55,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Fritz Langanke. SS-Obersturmführer Fritz Langanke (15.07.1919 † 10.07.2012) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on August 27, 1944 as SS-Standarten-Oberjunker und Zugführer of the 2. Kompanie/ SS-Panzer-Regiment 2 of the 2. SS-Panzer-Division “Das Reich“. Postcardsize. Condition as seen.
Knight’s Cross: “SS-Standartenoberjunker Langanke, Zugführer in the II./SS-Pz.Rgt. 2, was separated from his Abteilung along with 3 Panthers on the 28.07.1944. In this time he made the independent decision to rally 300 Heer Grenadiers and launch a breakout attempt on the night of the 29./30.07.1944. Advancing via St. Denis he personally destroyed 13 tanks, 4 anti-tank guns, 8 halftracks and 10 trucks over a series of hard yet successful engagements. Ultimately he managed to make it back to friendly lines while also clearing open the way to freedom for many other units including a self-propelled Flak-Batterie (with five 3.7 cm guns), 2 Grille SPGs, 3 Sturmgeschützen and 29 trucks.”
Karl Brommann – schwere SS-Panzer-Abteilung 503 (King Tiger & Battle of Berlin!)
€55,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Karl Brommann. SS-Untersturmführer Karl Brommann (20.07.1920 in Neumünster † 30.06.2011 in Dithmarschen) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on April 29, 1945 as SS-Untersturmführer and Führer of the 1. Kompanie/ schwere SS-Panzer-Abteilung 503. Good condition. Postcardsize.
“On 14 November 1944 the unit was redesignated 503rd Heavy SS Panzer Battalion. It had a total of 39 (instead of the full complement of 45) Tiger IIs and was loaded onto trains on 27 January 1945, and sent to the Eastern Front in the Army Group Vistula sector. By 15 April 1945, the 503rd reported a total of 12 Tiger IIs, of which 10 were still operational. The 503rd ended the war fighting in the Battle of Berlin as part of Kampfgruppe Mohnke.”
Hellmut von Leipzig – Panzer-Aufklärungs-Abteilung “Brandenburg” & Driver of Erwin Rommel !
€25,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Hellmut von Leipzig. Leutnant Hellmut von Leipzig (18.07.1921 in Keetmannshop, Namibia † 24.10.2026 in Windhoek, Namibia) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on April 28, 1945 as Leutnant und Zugführer in the Panzer-Aufklärungs-Abteilung “Brandenburg” of the Panzergrenadier-Division “Brandenburg”. Postcardsize. Condition as seen.
Leipzig was born in South West Africa, son of a naval officer. In 1941, he volunteered for the Afrika Korps. He became driver to Generalfeldmarschall Erwin Rommel, whom Leipzig describes as “the craziest passenger ever”, because he always said “Faster!” and when encountering an enemy’s minefield, would insist on going and personally guiding Leipzig around the mines. Leipzig fought in the “Battle of Berlin”, became a POW in 1945 and spent 10 years in Soviet captivity.
Rudolf von Ribbentrop – SS-Panzer-Regiment 1 “LSSAH” & 12 “Hitlerjugend” (Kharkov, Kursk, Normandy & Ardennes!)
€55,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Rudolf von Ribbentrop. SS-Hauptsturmführer Rudolf von Ribbentrop (11.05.1921 in Wiesbaden † 20.05.2019 in Ratingen) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on July 15, 1943 as SS-Obersturmführer und Führer of the 6. Kompanie/ SS-Panzer-Regiment 1 of the 1. SS-Panzer-Division “LSSAH” and the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold on August 25, 1944 with the 3. Kompanie/ SS-Panzer-Regiment 12 of the 12. SS-Panzer-Division “Hitlerjugend”. Condition as seen.
He participated in many of the most famous battles of World War II: Kharkov, Kursk, Normandy, Falaise and the Ardennes!
Rudolf von Ribbentrop – SS-Panzer-Regiment 1 “LSSAH” & 12 “Hitlerjugend” (Kharkov, Kursk, Normandy & Ardennes!)
€55,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Rudolf von Ribbentrop. SS-Hauptsturmführer Rudolf von Ribbentrop (11.05.1921 in Wiesbaden † 20.05.2019 in Ratingen) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on July 15, 1943 as SS-Obersturmführer und Führer of the 6. Kompanie/ SS-Panzer-Regiment 1 of the 1. SS-Panzer-Division “LSSAH” and the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold on August 25, 1944 with the 3. Kompanie/ SS-Panzer-Regiment 12 of the 12. SS-Panzer-Division “Hitlerjugend”. Condition as seen.
He participated in many of the most famous battles of World War II: Kharkov, Kursk, Normandy, Falaise and the Ardennes!
Johann Sailer – SS-Panzerjäger-Abteilung 9 “Hohenstaufen”
€40,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Johann Sailer. SS-Obersturmführer Johann Sailer (23.12.1991 † 12.11.2005) earned (cancelled) the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on May 4, 1945 as SS-Obersturmführer und Führer of the 3. Kompanie/ SS-Panzerjäger-Abteilung 9 of the 9. SS-Panzer-Division “Hohenstaufen”.
Wolfgang Wahl – Panzer-Regiment 8 (Afrika)
€80,00Original Rare Postwar Signature of Wolfgang Wahl. Major Wolfgang Wahl (15.07.1913 † 26.09.1986) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on January 6, 1942 as Hauptmann und Kommandeur of the II. Abteilung/ Panzer-Regiment 8 of the 15. Panzer-Division.
Bruno Kahl – Panzer-Regiment 21 & Panzerjäger-Regiment 656 (Eichenlaub)
€30,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Bruno Kahl. Oberstleutnant Bruno Kahl (23.11.1914 in Köln † 27.02.1999 in Köln) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on February 8, 1943 as Hauptmann und Kommandeur of the III. Abteilung/ Panzer-Regiment 21 of the 20. Panzer-Division and the Eichenlaub on August 8, 1943 as Major und Kommandeur of the III. Abteilung/ Panzerjäger-Regiment 656.
Rudolf von Ribbentrop – SS-Panzer-Regiment 1 “LSSAH” & 12 “Hitlerjugend”
€55,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Rudolf von Ribbentrop. SS-Hauptsturmführer Rudolf von Ribbentrop (11.05.1921 in Wiesbaden † 20.05.2019 in Ratingen) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on July 15, 1943 as SS-Obersturmführer und Führer of the 6. Kompanie/ SS-Panzer-Regiment 1 of the 1. SS-Panzer-Division “LSSAH” and the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold on August 25, 1944 with the 3. Kompanie/ SS-Panzer-Regiment 12 of the 12. SS-Panzer-Division “Hitlerjugend”. Postcardsize. Condition as seen.
Rudolf von Ribbentrop – SS-Panzer-Regiment 1 “LSSAH” & 12 “Hitlerjugend”
€55,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Rudolf von Ribbentrop. SS-Hauptsturmführer Rudolf von Ribbentrop (11.05.1921 in Wiesbaden † 20.05.2019 in Ratingen) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on July 15, 1943 as SS-Obersturmführer und Führer of the 6. Kompanie/ SS-Panzer-Regiment 1 of the 1. SS-Panzer-Division “LSSAH” and the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold on August 25, 1944 with the 3. Kompanie/ SS-Panzer-Regiment 12 of the 12. SS-Panzer-Division “Hitlerjugend”. Postcardsize. Condition as seen.
Rudolf von Ribbentrop – SS-Panzer-Regiment 1 “LSSAH” & 12 “Hitlerjugend”
€55,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Rudolf von Ribbentrop. SS-Hauptsturmführer Rudolf von Ribbentrop (11.05.1921 in Wiesbaden † 20.05.2019 in Ratingen) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on July 15, 1943 as SS-Obersturmführer und Führer of the 6. Kompanie/ SS-Panzer-Regiment 1 of the 1. SS-Panzer-Division “LSSAH” and the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold on August 25, 1944 with the 3. Kompanie/ SS-Panzer-Regiment 12 of the 12. SS-Panzer-Division “Hitlerjugend”. Postcardsize. Condition as seen.
Engelbert Bockhoff – Panzer-Aufklärungs-Abteilung 9 (9. Panzer-Division)
€30,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Engelbert Bockhoff. Oberstleutnant Engelbert Bockhoff (17.05.1913 in Stadtlohn-Ahaus † 26.01.2010 in Köln) earned the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold on December 26, 1941 with Panzer-Aufklärungs-Abteilung 57 and the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on November 18, 1943 as Hauptmann und Kommandeur of the Panzer-Aufklärungs-Abteilung 9 of the 9. Panzer-Division.
Provenance: This signature comes from one of the largest postwar signature collection I’ve ever commissioned. This collection was started by a Waffen-SS Veteran, Werner H., in the 1950’s until he passed away.
Gerhard Beier – Panzerjäger-Kompanie 1193 (93. Infanterie-Division)
€20,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Gerhard Beier. Leutnant Gerhard Beier (11.12.1919 in Damerow-Belgard † 17.11.2005 in Berlin) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on March 17, 1945 as Leutnant und Führer of the Panzerjäger-Kompanie 1193 of the 93. Infanterie-Division.
Provenance: This signature comes from one of the largest postwar signature collection I’ve ever commissioned. This collection was started by a Waffen-SS Veteran, Werner H., in the 1950’s until he passed away.