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Heinz Macher – SS-Panzer-Grenadier-Regiment “Deutschland” (EL+NKIG)
€60,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Heinz Macher. SS-Sturmbannführer Heinz Macher (31.12.1919 † 21.12.2001) earned the Ritterkreuz on April 3, 1943 as SS-Untersturmführer und Kompanieführer of the 16. Kompanie/ SS-Panzer-Grenadier-Regiment 3 “Deutschland” and the Eichenlaub on August 19, 1944 as SS-Obersturmführer und Kompaniechef of the 16. Kompanie/ SS-Panzer-Grenadier-Regiment 3 “Deutschland” of the 2. SS-Panzer-Division “Das Reich”. Macher also earned the Nahkampfspange in Gold on October 18, 1944. Postcardsize. Condition as seen.
Paul Senghas – SS-Panzer-Regiment 5 “Wiking”
€55,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Paul Senghas. SS-Hauptsturmführer Paul Senghas (31.01.1916 † 06.11.1996) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on December 11, 1944 as SS-Obersturmführer und Führer of the I. Abteilung/ SS-Panzer-Regiment 5 of the 5. SS-Panzer-Division “Wiking”. Condition as seen. Postcardsize.
“On the 18.08.1944 the enemy advanced towards the Warsaw-Radzymin-Wyszkow road with massive forces and strong air support. At the time the 5. SS-Panzer-Division ‘Wiking’ was located along the general line Roszcep-Trojany-Debynki. At the time SS-Obersturmführer Senghas stood as the leader of the Stabskompanie along with the supply units of the I./SS-Panzer-Regiment 5 in Zazdroso (1.5 km east of Niegow).
At 11:00 he received a message which reported the Russians as having broken through in battalion strength to a point 1 km east of the railway embankment. A wide gap existed towards the left neighbour, and there was the danger that the Russians would block the main road and thrust into the left flank of the Division. Recognizing this danger, Senghas made the decision to engage the enemy with the handful of men in the supply units at hand (despite their lack of heavy infantry weapons) and bring the Russians to a halt.
Going into position at the railway embankment, he let the Russians approach to within very close range and then smashed their attack. Reinforcements could not be brought up, and so Senghas defended with his handful of men for the remainder of that day and also the two following days, fighting off strong enemy attacks with only rifles, sub-machine guns and close combat weapons. During this time 2 Panzer IVs, which had been in the repair shop and were only conditionally operational, were brought into the fight. 2 Sherman tanks and 1 T-34 were destroyed immediately after they appeared. The Russians took heavy losses in men and ceased their attacks.
By his own initiative and personal devotion to duty, Senghas thus brought the 3 days of close combat to a conclusion. An enemy breakthrough was prevented and the danger to the left flank of the Division removed. Senghas is one of the oldest Eastern front combat veterans, who has mastered many critical situations through swift decisiveness and bold action while ruthlessly demanding the utmost of himself.”
Fritz Langanke – SS-Panzer-Regiment 2 “Das Reich”
€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“. Condition as seen. Postcardsize.
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.”
Oswald van Ooteghem – Legion Flandern & Division “Langemarck”
€35,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Flemish Easternfront Volunteer Oswald van Ooteghem. SS-Untersturmführer Oswald van Ooteghem served in the SS-Freiwilligen-Legion “Flandern” and the SS-Jugend-Bataillon 27 of the 27. SS-Freiwilligen-Grenadier-Division “Langemarck”. Postcardsize.
Teddy Wisch – 1. SS-Panzer-Division “LSSAH” (Schwertern)
€80,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Theodor “Teddy” Wisch. SS-Brigadeführer und Generalmajor der Waffen-SS Theodor “Teddy” Wisch (13.12.1907 † 11.01.1995) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on September 15, 1941 as SS-Sturmbannführer und Kommandeur of the II. Bataillon/ “LSSAH”, the Eichenlaub on February 12, 1944 as SS-Brigadeführer und Kommandeur of the 1. SS-Panzer-Division “LSSAH” and the Schwertern on August 30, 1944 as SS-Brigadeführer und Generalmajor der Waffen-SS of 1. SS-Panzer-Division “LSSAH”. Size: 9×12,5cm.
Teddy Wisch – 1. SS-Panzer-Division “LSSAH” (Schwertern)
€80,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Theodor “Teddy” Wisch. SS-Brigadeführer und Generalmajor der Waffen-SS Theodor “Teddy” Wisch (13.12.1907 † 11.01.1995) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on September 15, 1941 as SS-Sturmbannführer und Kommandeur of the II. Bataillon/ “LSSAH”, the Eichenlaub on February 12, 1944 as SS-Brigadeführer und Kommandeur of the 1. SS-Panzer-Division “LSSAH” and the Schwertern on August 30, 1944 as SS-Brigadeführer und Generalmajor der Waffen-SS of 1. SS-Panzer-Division “LSSAH”. Postcardsize.
Siegfried Amerkamp – Grenadier-Regiment 459 (later SS-Division “Götz von Berlichingen”)
€35,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Siegfried Amerkamp. SS-Oberscharführer Siegfried Amerkamp (20.03.1920 † 01.09.1995) earned the Ritterkreuz on November 22, 1943 as Obergefreiter und MG-Schütze & stellv. Gruppenführer 1 in the Sturmkompanie/ Grenadier-Regiment 459 of the 251. Infanterie-Division. He later was transferred to the 17. SS-Panzer-Grenadier-Division “Götz von Berlichingen”. Good Condition. Postcardsize.
Knight’s Cross: “Amerkamp fought as a machine-gunner during his Division’s battles south of Gomel in October 1943. In this time the Soviets formed a bridgehead over the Dnieper near Chernigov, directly at the boundary of Grenadier-Regiment 459. Amerkamp’s Kompanie was ordered to contain it at all costs.
During a night attack the Soviets succeeded in pushing back the German lines at the boundary with the neighbouring Kompanie, pushing back Amerkamp’s unit about 200 metres. Amerkamp’s Kompanie launched a counterattack to retake the old positions, and although Amerkamp himself was able to eliminate 5 Soviets MGs the attack overall was bogged down due to the Soviet artillery fire.
Although Amerkamp’s squad leader had fallen out in this failed attempt, Amerkamp himself decided to try again. Taking along the five survivors of his squad (Obergefreiten Marth, Bösener, Veth and Niedersteberg as well as Gefreiter Bach), he was able to infiltrate back to the old lines without losses. After sending 2 men to restore contact with his Kompanie, and ordering another 2 to stay behind and form a strongpoint, Amerkamp and Gefreiter Bach moved out to roll up the trenches to the right. Utilizing an LMG, grenades, spades and flare pistols (!) they succeeded in restoring contact with the neighbouring Kompanie. Once again acting on his own initiative, Amerkamp moved out beyond the trenches with his comrades and worked his way to a shell hole in no-mans land. From here he provided flanking fire to both the left and right, thereby enabling the rest of his Kompanie to fully recapture the main battle line.
Amerkamp was duly recognized for his actions here with the reception of the Knight’s Cross.”
Otto Baum – “Totenkopf” & “Das Reich” (Schwertern)
€85,00Original postwar signed photograph of SS-Oberführer Otto Baum (15 November 1911, Stetten – 18 June 1998, Hechingen), a highly decorated Waffen-SS officer and Knight’s Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords recipient.
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Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes — awarded 8 May 1942 as
SS-Sturmbannführer und Kommandeur of III./SS-Totenkopf-Infanterie-Regiment 3 -
Eichenlaub (Oak Leaves) — awarded 22 August 1943 as
SS-Obersturmbannführer und Kommandeur of SS-Panzergrenadier-Regiment 5 “Totenkopf”,
3. SS-Panzergrenadier-Division “Totenkopf” -
Schwerter (Swords) — awarded 2 September 1944 as
SS-Standartenführer und Kommandeur of the 2. SS-Panzer-Division “Das Reich”
The photo bears Baum’s authentic postwar signature,
Item Details
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Signed by: Otto Baum
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Rank: SS-Oberführer
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Awards: Knight’s Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords
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Type: Original postwar signature on postwar photo
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Condition: Excellent; crisp signature and clean image
Otto Weidinger – 2. SS-Panzer-Division “Das Reich” (Schwertern)
€130,00Original Postwar Signature on a Card of Otto Weidinger. SS-Obersturmbannführer Otto Weidinger (27.05.1914 † 11.01.1990) earned the Ritterkreuz on April 21, 1944 as SS-Sturmbannführer und Kommandeur of the SS-Panzer-Aufklärungs-Abteilung “Das Reich”, the Eichenlaub on December 27, 1944 as SS-Obersturmbannführer und Kommandeur of the SS-Panzer-Grenadier-Regiment 4 “Der Führer” and Schwertern on May 6, 1945 as SS-Obersturmbannführer und Kommandeur of the SS-Panzer-Grenadier-Regiment 4 “Der Führer” of the 2. SS-Panzer-Division “Das Reich“. Postcardsize. Condition as seen.
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Gustav Schreiber – SS-Panzergrenadier-Regiment 9 “Germania” (RK+NKIG)
€90,00Original Scarce Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Gustav Schreiber. SS-Hauptscharführer Gustav Schreiber (29.12.1916 † 05.03.1995) earned the Ritterkreuz on December 2, 1943 as SS-Hauptscharführer und Chef of the 10. Kompanie/ SS-Panzergrenadier-Regiment 9 “Germania” of the 5. SS-Panzer-Division “Wiking“ and the Nahkampfspange in Gold on December 7, 1943. Good condition. Postcardsize.
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Hans Schabschneider – SS-Panzer-Artillerie-Regiment 2 “Das Reich”
€80,00Original Scarce Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo Hans Schabschneider. SS-Hauptscharführer Hans Schabschneider earned the Ritterkreuz (Knight’s Cross) with the 4./ SS-Panzer-Artillerie-Regiment 2 “Das Reich” during Normandy. On the August 27th, 1944, he was in charge of the munitions of the 4th Battery, 2nd SS Artillery Regiment, Das Reich. When fighting started at Coutances he formed a company of mixed Army and Waffen SS men that had lost their units, committed them to an assault on the American line capturing 12 trucks and 120 American prisoners of war. Good Condition. Bit smaller then Postcardsize.
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Werner Damsch – SS-Panzer-Grenadier-Regiment 25 “Hitlerjugend”
€45,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Werner Damsch. SS-Hauptsturmführer Werner Damsch (22.07.1918 † 07.11.1994) earned the Ritterkreuz on April 17, 1945 as SS-Hauptsturmführer und Kommandeur of the I. Bataillon/ SS-Panzer-Grenadier-Regiment 25 of the 12. SS-Panzer-Division “Hitlerjugend”. Postcardsize. Condition as seen.
Ritterkreuz: Distinguishing himself as a Bataillon commander during the Battle of the Bulge. He achieved particularly notable success on the 03.01.1945. On this day he led a Kampfgruppe composed of the remnants of the I. and II./SS-Panzergrenadier-Regiment 25. With help from the divisional Panzer-Regiment he succeeded in capturing the village of Mageret and Hill 510, the latter being located just to the west of the village. He was later wounded on the same day at 19:00 by an artillery strike that badly injured both of his legs.
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Siegfried Korth – SS-Kavallerie-Regiment 18 “Florian Geyer”
€65,00Original Scarce Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Siegfried Korth. SS-Obersturmführer Siegfried Korth (05.02.1922 † 06.10.1996) earned the Ritterkreuz on February 9, 1945 as SS-Obersturmführer und Chef of the 3. Schwadron/ SS-Kavallerie-Regiment 18 of the 8. SS-Kavallerie-Division “Florian Geyer”. Postcardsize. Condition as seen.
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Dries Coolens – 27. SS-Freiwilligen-Grenadier-Division “Langemarck” (Flemish Volunteer)
€25,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Andries „Dries“ Coolens. SS-Oberscharführer Dries Coolens (24.01.1923 in Gent † 04.06.2021) served with the SS-Freiwilligen-Legion “Flandern”, later renamed (after Sturmbrigade “Langemarck”) the 27. SS-Freiwilligen-Grenadier-Division “Langemarck”. Postcardsize. Condition as seen.
Dries Coolens – 27. SS-Freiwilligen-Grenadier-Division “Langemarck” (Flemish Volunteer)
€25,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Andries „Dries“ Coolens. SS-Oberscharführer Dries Coolens (24.01.1923 in Gent † 04.06.2021) served with the SS-Freiwilligen-Legion “Flandern”, later renamed (after Sturmbrigade “Langemarck”) the 27. SS-Freiwilligen-Grenadier-Division “Langemarck”. Postcardsize. Condition as seen.
Karl-Heinz Gieseler – 11. SS-Freiwilligen-Panzergrenadier-Division “Nordland”
€45,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Karl-Heinz Gieseler. SS-Untersturmführer Karl-Heinz Gieseler (30.07.1925 † 17.10.2010) earned the Ritterkreuz on April 29, 1945 as SS-Untersturmführer in the 11. SS-Freiwilligen-Panzergrenadier-Division “Nordland”. Good condition.
Richard Rudolf – SS-Panzer-Regiment 12 “Hitlerjugend” (Normandy)
€55,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Richard Rudolf. SS-Oberscharführer Richard Rudolf (16.04.1923 † 13.12.2004) earned the Ritterkreuz on November 8, 1944 as SS-Oberscharführer und Zugführer in the 9. Kompanie/ SS-Panzer-Regiment 12 of the 12. SS-Panzer-Division “Hitlerjugend”. He was awarded the Knight’s Cross for his bravery in the Battle of Normandy fighting at the Carpiquet airfield just outside of Caen.
Georg Robert Besslein – SS-Festungs-Grenadier-Regiment “Besslein”
€55,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Georg Robert Besslein. SS-Obersturmbannführer Georg Robert Besslein (14.12.1911 † 27.04.1993) earned the Ritterkreuz on April 30, 1945 as SS-Obersturmbannführer und Kommandeur of SS-Festungs-Grenadier-Regiment “Besslein” i.d. Festung Breslau. One extra photo but unsigned. Postcardsize.
Awarded for distinguishing himself while commanding his ad-hoc Regiment during the siege of Breslau. He and his unit particularly distinguished themselves during near Peiskerwitz, the Gandau airport then the Augusta road.
Hugo Eichhorn – SS-Panzer-Pionier-Bataillon 5 “Wiking”
€55,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Hugo Eichhorn. SS-Obersturmbannführer Hugo Eichhorn (11.02.1911 † 27.05.1992) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on January 15, 1943 as SS-Hauptsturmführer with the Stab/ S-Panzer-Pionier-Bataillon 5 of the 5. SS-Panzer-Division “Wiking”.
Knight’s Cross: “On the 08.01.1943 SS-Hauptsturmführer Eichhorn first defended Orlowskaja against a regimental-sized attack on his own initiative with 2 weak Kompanien. Then, in a counterthrust of his own, he smashed the enemy’s 550th Regiment. Through this Eichhorn has exhibited an example of the highest devotion to duty, and through his independent actions he once again brought the important road/railway junction firmly under friendly control. Over 700 enemy dead were counted. 5 artillery pieces, 3 heavy anti-tank guns, 1 heavy AA gun, 8 anti-tank rifles, 22 MGs, numerous small arms and 30 horse-drawn wagons were also captured.”
Remi Schrijnen – 6. SS-Freiwilligen-Sturmbrigade “Langemarck”
€35,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Remi Schrijnen. SS-Unterscharführer Remi Schrijnen (24.12.1921 † 27.07.2006) earned the Ritterkreuz on September 21, 1944 as SS-Sturmmann und Richtschütze in the 6. Kompanie/ 6. SS-Freiwilligen-Sturmbrigade “Langemarck”. Condition as seen. Smaller than postcardsize.
Knight’s Cross: “On 29.07.1944 Schrijnen was serving as the crew of a Pak 40 in the middle of a major Soviet tank/infantry attack. His position was hit by a heavy artillery barrage, with several rounds impacting just 10 metres behind the gun. Schrijnen was hit by several shell splinters, but the four other crewman all became casualties. Under the weight of the Soviet attack the order was given to withdraw. Schrijnen however disobeyed the order and remained behind to cover his comrades. Despite being wounded, exhausted and vastly outnumbered he was still able to knock out 4 T-34s and 3 IS-2s before his gun was destroyed. Later, counterattacking German forces found Schrijnen unconscious on the battlefield. He would receive the Knight’s Cross for his actions this day as well as for prior successes as an anti-tank gunner.”
Remi Schrijnen – 6. SS-Freiwilligen-Sturmbrigade “Langemarck”
€35,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Remi Schrijnen. SS-Unterscharführer Remi Schrijnen (24.12.1921 † 27.07.2006) earned the Ritterkreuz on September 21, 1944 as SS-Sturmmann und Richtschütze in the 6. Kompanie/ 6. SS-Freiwilligen-Sturmbrigade “Langemarck”. Condition as seen. Smaller than postcardsize.
Knight’s Cross: “On 29.07.1944 Schrijnen was serving as the crew of a Pak 40 in the middle of a major Soviet tank/infantry attack. His position was hit by a heavy artillery barrage, with several rounds impacting just 10 metres behind the gun. Schrijnen was hit by several shell splinters, but the four other crewman all became casualties. Under the weight of the Soviet attack the order was given to withdraw. Schrijnen however disobeyed the order and remained behind to cover his comrades. Despite being wounded, exhausted and vastly outnumbered he was still able to knock out 4 T-34s and 3 IS-2s before his gun was destroyed. Later, counterattacking German forces found Schrijnen unconscious on the battlefield. He would receive the Knight’s Cross for his actions this day as well as for prior successes as an anti-tank gunner.”
Remi Schrijnen – 6. SS-Freiwilligen-Sturmbrigade “Langemarck”
€35,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Remi Schrijnen. SS-Unterscharführer Remi Schrijnen (24.12.1921 † 27.07.2006) earned the Ritterkreuz on September 21, 1944 as SS-Sturmmann und Richtschütze in the 6. Kompanie/ 6. SS-Freiwilligen-Sturmbrigade “Langemarck”. Condition as seen. Smaller than postcardsize.
Knight’s Cross: “On 29.07.1944 Schrijnen was serving as the crew of a Pak 40 in the middle of a major Soviet tank/infantry attack. His position was hit by a heavy artillery barrage, with several rounds impacting just 10 metres behind the gun. Schrijnen was hit by several shell splinters, but the four other crewman all became casualties. Under the weight of the Soviet attack the order was given to withdraw. Schrijnen however disobeyed the order and remained behind to cover his comrades. Despite being wounded, exhausted and vastly outnumbered he was still able to knock out 4 T-34s and 3 IS-2s before his gun was destroyed. Later, counterattacking German forces found Schrijnen unconscious on the battlefield. He would receive the Knight’s Cross for his actions this day as well as for prior successes as an anti-tank gunner.”
Willi Fey – schwere SS-Panzer-Abteilung 502 (Tiger, Battle of Berlin)
€55,00A scarce original postwar-signed photograph of SS-Oberscharführer Willi Fey (25 September 1918 – 29 April 2002), one of the noted Tiger commanders of the final battles on the Eastern Front.
Fey earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on 29 April 1945 as SS-Oberscharführer und Panzerkommandant in schwere Panzer-Abteilung 502.
Knight’s Cross citation:
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Awarded for destroying 8 Soviet tanks during the fighting in the Berlin area from 23–28 April 1945.
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This brought his total to 14 enemy tanks destroyed in close combat.
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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.
Signed Postcard of SS-Obergruppenführer Arthur Seyss-Inquart (Executed by Hanging!)
€750,00Original wartime signed postcard of SS-Obergruppenführer Arthur Seyss-Inquart (22.07.1892 † 16.10.1946) was Austrian Nazi politician who served as Chancellor of Austria in 1938 for two days before the Anschluss. His positions in Nazi Germany included deputy governor to Hans Frank in the General Government of Occupied Poland, and Reichskommissar for the German-occupied Netherlands. In the latter role, he shared responsibility for the deportation of Dutch Jews and the shooting of hostages. At the Nuremberg trials, Seyss-Inquart was found guilty of war crimes and crimes against humanity, sentenced to death, and executed by hanging. Postcardsize. Condition as seen.
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.”
Fritz Wilhelm Schütter – 2. SS-Panzer-Division “Das Reich” & Book Author
€25,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Card of Fritz Wilhelm Schütter. SS-Hauptsturmführer Fritz Wilhelm Schütter (24.09.1912 in Halle † 02.05.1992) served with the 2. SS-Panzer-Division “Das Reich” and was Abteilungsleiter beim Chef des Fernmeldewesens im Reichsinnenministerium. He was the author of Männer der Waffen-SS: Der Weg einer Truppe. Postcardsize. Condition as seen. Several available.
Hugo Eichhorn – SS-Panzer-Pionier-Bataillon 5 “Wiking”
€55,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Hugo Eichhorn. SS-Obersturmbannführer Hugo Eichhorn (11.02.1911 † 27.05.1992) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on January 15, 1943 as SS-Hauptsturmführer with the Stab/ S-Panzer-Pionier-Bataillon 5 of the 5. SS-Panzer-Division “Wiking”.
Knight’s Cross: “On the 08.01.1943 SS-Hauptsturmführer Eichhorn first defended Orlowskaja against a regimental-sized attack on his own initiative with 2 weak Kompanien. Then, in a counterthrust of his own, he smashed the enemy’s 550th Regiment. Through this Eichhorn has exhibited an example of the highest devotion to duty, and through his independent actions he once again brought the important road/railway junction firmly under friendly control. Over 700 enemy dead were counted. 5 artillery pieces, 3 heavy anti-tank guns, 1 heavy AA gun, 8 anti-tank rifles, 22 MGs, numerous small arms and 30 horse-drawn wagons were also captured.”
Wartime Signed Photo of Leon Degrelle – 28. SS-Freiwilligen-Panzer-Grenadier-Division “Wallonië”
€0,01Original Scarce Wartime Signature on a Photo of Leon Degrelle. SS-Standartenführer Leon Degrelle (15.06.1906 † 31.03.1994) earned the Ritterkreuz on February 20, 1944 as SS-Hauptsturmführer und Führer of the 5. SS-Freiwilligen-Sturmbrigade “Wallonien”, the Eichenlaub on August 27, 1944 as SS-Sturmbannführer und Kommandeur of the 28. SS-Freiwilligen-Grenadier-Division “Wallonien” and Nahkampfspange in Gold on September 14, 1944. Condition as seen.
Wolfgang Loose – 2. SS-Panzer-Division “Das Reich” (NKIG)
€30,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Wolfgang Loose. SS-Untersturmführer Wolfgang Loose (16.02.1916-) earned the Nahkampfspange in Gold on March 18, 1945 with the Bataillonsstab/ SS-Panzer-Grenadier-Regiment 3 “Deutschland” of the 2. SS-Panzer-Division “Das Reich”. Good condition. Postcardsize.
Karl-Heinz Gustavsson – SS-Flak-Abteilung 2 “Das Reich”
€45,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Karl-Heinz Gustavsson. SS-Hauptsturmführer Karl-Heinz Gustavsson (10.02.1915 † 20.07.1990) earned (not official anymore) the Ritterkreuz on March 3, 1945 as SS-Hauptsturmführer und Chef of the 3. Batterie/ SS-Flak-Abteilung 2 of the 2. SS-Panzer-Division “Das Reich”. Good condition. Measuring: Postcardsize.
Hans Traupe – SS-Polizei-Grenadier-Regiment 3
€45,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Hans Traupe. SS-Obersturmbannführer Hans Traupe (04.05.1913 † 23.06.2004) earned the Ritterkreuz on February 23, 1944 as SS-Sturmbannführer und Kommandeur of the I. Bataillon/ SS-Polizei-Grenadier-Regiment 3 of the 4. SS-Polizei-Panzergrenadier-Division. Condition as seen.
Lothar Hofer – SS-Artillerie-Regiment 54 “Nederland”
€45,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Lothar Hofer. SS-Sturmbannführer Lothar Hofer (18.09.1914 † 22.01.1999) earned the Ritterkreuz on April 5, 1945 as SS-Sturmbannführer und Major der Schutzpolizei und Kommandeur of the III. Abteilung/ SS-Artillerie-Regiment 54 of the 23. SS-Freiwilligen-Panzer-Grenadier-Division “Nederland”. Good condition. Postcardsize.
Alois Schnaubelt – SS-Flak-Abteilung 5 “Wiking”
€30,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Alois Schnaubelt. SS-Oberscharführer Alois Schnaubelt (16.01.1921-11.12.2012) earned the Ritterkreuz on November 16, 1944, as SS-Unterscharführer und Geschutzführer of a Flak 88 in the 3. Batterie/ SS-Flak-Abteilung 5 “Wiking” of the 5. SS-Panzer-Division “Wiking”. Credited with the destruction of 9 T-34 tanks within 25 minutes. Postcardsize. Condition as seen.
Gustav-Peter Reber – “LSSAH” and XI. SS-Panzerkorps
€40,00Original Postwar Signature of Gustav-Peter Reber. Reber earned the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold with 1. Kompanie/ SS-Panzer-Grenadier-Regiment 2 “LSSAH” and the Ritterkreuz as Cdr. of Stabsquartier/ XI. SS-Panzerkorps. Good condition. Postcardsize.
Also Führer Kampfgruppe, Kessel von Halbe. Actions in Halbe pocket ; before breakout awarded by Gruppenführer Wagner , approved by Obergruppenführer Kleinheisterkamp, K.G. XI. SS-AK. No proof possible with existing BArch documents ; according to Krätschmer (letter to von Seemen from 07.08.1980) the award was made together with the OL for Kleinheisterkamp and was announced via radio message from FHQ in Berlin to 9. Armee (Kessel von Halbe) on 28.04.1945 ; the incoming radio messages of AOK 9 from april 45 are not existing anymore ; the wireless radio connections to the Führerbunker in Berlin were interrupted since April 28th, 05.00hours in the morning ; the OdR Ordenskommission decided about this case in 1981 with the result : “RK ja, 28.4.1945” (Source: Traces of War)
Albert Stenwedel – 13. Waffen-Gebirgs-Division der SS “Handschar”
€45,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Albert Stenwedel. SS-Sturmbannführer Albert Stenwedel (10.09.1908 † 29.07.1997) was an early volunteer for the SS (SS service number 28 762) and earned the Ritterkreuz on May 3, 1945 as SS-Sturmbannführer und Kommandeur of the II. Bataillon/ SS-Freiwilligen-Gebirgsjäger-Regiment 27 “Handschar” of the 13. SS-Freiwilligen-Gebirgs-Division “Handschar”.
Knight’s Cross: “On the 01-02.04.1945 Sturmbannführer Stenwedel and his Bataillon distinguished themselves while holding a crossing over the Murr river. Despite a lack of support from heavy weapons they were able to defend their positions successfully against overwhelming enemy forces, and by doing so they secured the safe passage of the rest of the 13. SS-Freiwilligen-Waffen-Gebirgs-Division “Handschar” over the Murr river. Stenwedel was recommended for the Knight’s Cross as a result.”
Joachim Boosfeld – 8. SS-Kavallerie-Division “Florian Geyer” (RK+NKIG!)
€40,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Joachim Boosfeld. SS-Hauptsturmführer Joachim Boosfeld (01.06.1922 † 19.06.2015) earned the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold on December 30, 1944, the Nahkampfspange in Gold on February 21, 1945 and the Ritterkreuz on February 21, 1945 as SS-Obersturmführer und Chef of 4. Schwadron/ SS-Kavallerie-Regiment 16 of the 8. SS-Kavallerie-Division “Florian Geyer”. Postcardsize.
Friedrich Blond – SS-Panzergrenadier-Ausbildungs- und Ersatz-Bataillon 1 “LSSAH”
€40,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Friedrich Blond. SS-Untersturmführer Friedrich Blond (29.04.1920 † 24.05.2009) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on April 28, 1945 as SS-Untersturmführer with the 12. Kompanie/ SS-Panzergrenadier-Ausbildungs- und Ersatz-Bataillon 1 “LSSAH”. Condition as seen. Postcardsize.
Eberhard Heder – SS-Panzer-Pionier-Bataillon 5 “Wiking”
€45,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Eberhard Heder. SS-Sturmbannführer Eberhard Heder (30.06.1918 † 18.11.2017) earned the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold on March 11, 1943 as SS-Obersturmführer with the 3. Kompanie/ SS-Pionier-Bataillon 5 “Wiking” and the Ritterkreuz on November 18, 1944 as SS-Hauptsturmführer und Führer of the SS-Panzer-Pionier-Bataillon 5 of the 5. SS-Panzer-Division “Wiking”. Postcardsize. Condition as seen.
Joachim Boosfeld – 8. SS-Kavallerie-Division “Florian Geyer” (RK+NKIG!) (A5-Size!)
€50,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Joachim Boosfeld. SS-Hauptsturmführer Joachim Boosfeld (01.06.1922 † 19.06.2015) earned the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold on December 30, 1944, the Nahkampfspange in Gold on February 21, 1945 and the Ritterkreuz on February 21, 1945 as SS-Obersturmführer und Chef of 4. Schwadron/ SS-Kavallerie-Regiment 16 of the 8. SS-Kavallerie-Division “Florian Geyer”. A5 size!
Joachim Boosfeld – 8. SS-Kavallerie-Division “Florian Geyer” (RK+NKIG!)
€50,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Joachim Boosfeld. SS-Hauptsturmführer Joachim Boosfeld (01.06.1922 † 19.06.2015) earned the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold on December 30, 1944, the Nahkampfspange in Gold on February 21, 1945 and the Ritterkreuz on February 21, 1945 as SS-Obersturmführer und Chef of 4. Schwadron/ SS-Kavallerie-Regiment 16 of the 8. SS-Kavallerie-Division “Florian Geyer”.
Günter Wanhöfer – SS-Pionier-Bataillon 54 “Nederland”
Original price was: €45,00.€35,00Current price is: €35,00.Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Günter Wanhöfer. SS-Sturmbannführer Günter Wanhöfer (18.11.1916 † 07.08.2015) earned the Ritterkreuz on August 27, 1944 as SS-Hauptsturmführer und Kommandeur of the SS-Pionier-Bataillon 54 of the 23. SS-Freiwilligen-Panzer-Grenadier-Division “Nederland”. Postcardsize. Condition as seen.
Günter Wanhöfer – SS-Pionier-Bataillon 54 “Nederland”
Original price was: €45,00.€35,00Current price is: €35,00.Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Günter Wanhöfer. SS-Sturmbannführer Günter Wanhöfer (18.11.1916 † 07.08.2015) earned the Ritterkreuz on August 27, 1944 as SS-Hauptsturmführer und Kommandeur of the SS-Pionier-Bataillon 54 of the 23. SS-Freiwilligen-Panzer-Grenadier-Division “Nederland”. Postcardsize. Condition as seen.
Günter Wanhöfer – SS-Pionier-Bataillon 54 “Nederland”
Original price was: €45,00.€35,00Current price is: €35,00.Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Günter Wanhöfer. SS-Sturmbannführer Günter Wanhöfer (18.11.1916 † 07.08.2015) earned the Ritterkreuz on August 27, 1944 as SS-Hauptsturmführer und Kommandeur of the SS-Pionier-Bataillon 54 of the 23. SS-Freiwilligen-Panzer-Grenadier-Division “Nederland”. Postcardsize. Condition as seen.
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.”
Günter Wanhöfer – SS-Pionier-Bataillon 54 “Nederland”
€45,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Günter Wanhöfer. SS-Sturmbannführer Günter Wanhöfer (18.11.1916 † 07.08.2015) earned the Ritterkreuz on August 27, 1944 as SS-Hauptsturmführer und Kommandeur of the SS-Pionier-Bataillon 54 of the 23. SS-Freiwilligen-Panzer-Grenadier-Division “Nederland”. Postcardsize. Condition as seen.
Eberhard Heder – SS-Panzer-Pionier-Bataillon 5 “Wiking”
€50,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Eberhard Heder. SS-Sturmbannführer Eberhard Heder (30.06.1918 † 18.11.2017) earned the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold on March 11, 1943 as SS-Obersturmführer with the 3. Kompanie/ SS-Pionier-Bataillon 5 “Wiking” and the Ritterkreuz on November 18, 1944 as SS-Hauptsturmführer und Führer of the SS-Panzer-Pionier-Bataillon 5 of the 5. SS-Panzer-Division “Wiking”. Postcardsize. Condition as seen.
Eberhard Heder – SS-Panzer-Pionier-Bataillon 5 “Wiking”
€50,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Eberhard Heder. SS-Sturmbannführer Eberhard Heder (30.06.1918 † 18.11.2017) earned the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold on March 11, 1943 as SS-Obersturmführer with the 3. Kompanie/ SS-Pionier-Bataillon 5 “Wiking” and the Ritterkreuz on November 18, 1944 as SS-Hauptsturmführer und Führer of the SS-Panzer-Pionier-Bataillon 5 of the 5. SS-Panzer-Division “Wiking”. Postcardsize. Condition as seen.