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Signed Portrait of (SS-Oberführer) Dr. Heinrich Glasmeier – Reichsrundfunkintendant – Early 1934 (!)
€495,00Original period portrait photograph of Dr. Heinrich Glasmeier (1892–1945), shown wearing an early SS uniform and bearing a personal handwritten dedication and signature on the reverse, dated 1934.
Glasmeier was an important figure in the German broadcasting system during the National Socialist period. In April 1933 he was appointed Intendant of Westdeutsche Rundfunk GmbH in Cologne, a position he held until 1937. He subsequently became Reichsrundfunkintendant and General Director of the Reichs-Rundfunk-Gesellschaft. Glasmeier had also been a member of the SS since 1933.
The photograph shows Glasmeier in an early period SS uniform and is accompanied on the reverse by a contemporary handwritten personal inscription and his signature, dated 1934. The date corresponds perfectly with his position as head of the Westdeutsche Rundfunk at the time.
Glasmeier ultimately attained the rank of SS-Oberführer in 1939, his highest rank within the SS. He remained Reichsrundfunkintendant and General Director of the Reichs-Rundfunk-Gesellschaft until the final months of the war. In May 1945, as U.S. forces approached St. Florian, Glasmeier fled towards the front in the direction of Graz and Wiener Neustadt. He disappeared and was never seen again. He was officially declared dead by the Münster District Court in 1950, although the exact circumstances and date of his death remain uncertain.
The combination of an original period portrait, a personal dedication, and a contemporary signature makes this a particularly interesting piece for collectors of original German political history, autographs, SS-related material, and the history of German broadcasting.
Wartime Signed New Year’s Greeting Card Signed by Gauleiter and Staatsminister Adolf Wagner
€250,00Original folding New Year’s greeting card from Adolf Wagner (1 October 1890 – 12 April 1944), Gauleiter of Munich–Upper Bavaria (München–Oberbayern) and Bavarian State Minister (Staatsminister). Wagner was one of the early members of the NSDAP and a senior political leader in Bavaria, holding the dual posts of Gauleiter and Minister of the Interior until his death in 1944.
The card bears the printed message:
“Zum Jahreswechsel sende ich Ihnen auch im Namen meiner Frau die besten Glückwünsche” (“At the turn of the year, I send you, also in the name of my wife, my best wishes”).
Signed in ink “Adolf Wagner” below the printed title Staatsminister. The cover shows the embossed eagle and swastika emblem above the printed letterhead Der Gauleiter München–Oberbayern.
Item Details
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Original wartime New Year’s greeting card from Gauleiter and Staatsminister Adolf Wagner.
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Signed in ink on the interior.
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Embossed party eagle and printed heading on the front panel.
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Format: Folding card, approx. 10 × 15 cm when closed.
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Condition: Excellent; minimal age toning and handling wear. Signature remains bold and well preserved.
Collector’s Note
A fine and authentic example of official correspondence from Adolf Wagner, one of the highest-ranking regional leaders of the NSDAP and a key political figure in Bavaria. Such personally signed seasonal greeting cards were distributed to selected officials and associates, and examples with intact embossing and clear signatures are scarce and historically valuable.
Wartime Signature on a Thank-You Card of Ministerialdirektor Leopold Gutterer
€195,00This original wartime thank-you card, personally signed by Leopold Gutterer , was issued on the occasion of his promotion within the Ministry. The printed text expresses gratitude for the attention shown upon his advancement, ending with his handwritten signature in black ink. Leopold Gutterer (25 April 1902 – 28 April 1991) was a senior official (Ministerialdirektor) in the Reich Ministry for Public Enlightenment and Propaganda (Reichsministerium für Volksaufklärung und Propaganda), serving directly under Joseph Goebbels. A long-time civil servant and National Socialist administrator, Gutterer held influential posts related to press, film, and cultural coordination during the war years.
Item Details
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Original wartime signature of Ministerialdirektor Leopold Gutterer.
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Issued on a printed official thank-you card marking his promotion.
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Institution: Reich Ministry for Public Enlightenment and Propaganda, Berlin.
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Medium: Heavy stock card with deckle edges, period typeface, and ink signature.
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Size: Approx. 10 × 15 cm (postcard format).
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Condition: Very good; light age-related toning and minimal edge wear. Signature remains clear and well preserved.
Collector’s Note
Authentic signed material from senior officials of the Propaganda Ministry is scarce, especially from Ministerialdirektor Leopold Gutterer. This example illustrates the formal bureaucratic correspondence and ceremonial culture within the Reich’s propaganda administration. A historically valuable document for collectors of Third Reich political and administrative ephemera.
Rare Original Signed Léon Degrelle Photograph – Walloon Legion Oath Ceremony – Dedicated to José Dohet, Brother of KIA Adjudant Camille Dohet (1941)
€850,00An exceptionally rare original wartime photograph depicting the oath-taking ceremony of the Légion Wallonie (373rd Walloon Infantry Battalion) during its training period in Meseritz, Germany, in 1941.
The image captures the famous Burgundy Cross (Croix de Bourgogne) Legion standard during the ceremony. According to published reference works on the 373rd Walloon Infantry Battalion, the flag is carried by Sergeant Kaison, accompanied on the right by Sergeant Jean Georges and on the left by Legionnaire Fauconnier. This exact photograph is published and identified in the standard history of the battalion, confirming both the event and the identities of the flag party.
The reverse bears a scarce handwritten dedication and signature by Léon Degrelle, dated 21 September 1941, reading:
“À José Dohet, de la part de son frère Léon Degrelle. Fait en campagne contre les Soviets. Le 21 septembre 1941.”
(“To José Dohet, from your brother Léon Degrelle. Written while on campaign against the Soviets. 21 September 1941.”)
The dedication was made to José Dohet, the brother of Adjudant Camille Dohet, who served as a Chef de peloton (Platoon Leader) in the 3rd Company of the 373rd Walloon Infantry Battalion. Camille Dohet was later killed in action at Gromovaja-Balka on 28 February 1942, making this a poignant wartime keepsake sent to his family while he was still serving on the Eastern Front.
This photograph therefore combines several highly desirable collecting aspects:
- Original wartime photograph of the Walloon Legion oath ceremony.
- The iconic Burgundy Cross Legion standard.
- All principal members of the flag party identified in published reference literature.
- Original handwritten dedication and signature by Léon Degrelle.
- Direct association with the family of Adjudant Camille Dohet, a documented platoon leader of the 3rd Company who was killed in action in early 1942.
- Dated from the Eastern Front during the Legion’s first campaign against the Soviet Union.
An outstanding historical and research piece with exceptional provenance, linking one of the best-known ceremonial photographs of the Walloon Legion directly to the family of a fallen officer of the battalion.
Condition
Very good original condition with light age wear. Reverse retains the original handwritten dedication and signature by Léon Degrelle.
Signed Portrait Photograph of a German Heer General
€100,00Original wartime signed portrait photograph of a high-ranking German Heer General, but cannot identify him. The reverse bears a handwritten dedication and original signature, dated 1940/41, adding excellent research and historical value. The inscription appears to have been written as a personal commemorative dedication, likely presented to a subordinate, colleague, or associate during the early war years.
A desirable original signed portrait photograph with strong display appeal and excellent research potential.
Herbert Schultze – Kommandant of U-Boot “U-48” (Eichenlaub) – Wartime Signed
€285,00Original Wartime Signature on a Wartime Photo of Herbert Emil Schultze. Korvettenkäpitan Herbert Schultze (24.07.1909 in Kiel † 03.06.1987 in London, England) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on March 1, 1940 as Kapitänleutnant und Kommandant of Uboot “U-48” and the Eichenlaub on June 12, 1941 as Kapitänleutnant und Kommandant of Uboot “U-48”. He also earned the U-boot-Kriegsabzeichen mit Brillianten. Postcardsize.
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.
Signed Photo of SA Chief Viktor Lutze Visiting Kriegsmarine Crew – Hoffmann Press Photo
€375,00Original wartime signed photograph depicting SA-Stabschef Viktor Lutze during a visit aboard a Kriegsmarine vessel in Brest.
The image shows Lutze together with a large group of Kriegsmarine sailors and officers aboard ship. The lower front margin bears a bold original ink signature of Viktor Lutze.
Viktor Lutze became Chief of Staff of the Sturmabteilung (SA) in 1934 following the death of Ernst Röhm during the Night of the Long Knives. As leader of the SA, Lutze remained one of the highest-ranking political figures within the Third Reich and frequently appeared at official military and propaganda events throughout the war years. He died on 2 May 1943 following injuries sustained in a serious automobile accident near Potsdam.
Reverse retains the original handwritten period notation: “Besuch des Stabschef der SA Lutze an Bord im Brest.” (“Visit of SA Chief Lutze aboard ship in Brest.”)
Also visible to the reverse is the printed credit line: “Photo-Standardpresse Heinrich Hoffmann Berlin SW 68 – Nachdruck verboten”
A very interesting original Third Reich signed photograph with strong historical and display appeal, especially for collectors of SA, Kriegsmarine, political memorabilia, and wartime autographs.
Condition as seen.
Julius Ringel – 5. Gebirgs-Division (Eichenlaub) (Wartime Signed)
€150,00Original Wartime Signature on a Postcard of Julius Ringel. General der Gebirgstruppe Julius “Papa” Ringel (16.11.1889 † 11.02.1967) was an Austrian general serving in the armed forces of Nazi Germany during the Second World War. He saw service on the Western Front, Eastern Front, and during the Balkan Campaign, and held a number of senior commands, including 3. Gebirgs-Division, 5. Gebirgs-Division, LXIX. Armeekorps, Wehrkreis XI, and Armeekorps Ringel. He earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on June 13, 1941 as Generalmajor und Kommandeur of the 5. Gebirgs-Division, and was later awarded the Eichenlaub on October 25, 1943 as Generalleutnant und Kommandeur of the 5. Gebirgs-Division. Condition as seen. Postcard size.
This is sold on commission!
Joachim Müncheberg – Jagdgeschwader 26 “Schlageter” & Jagdgeschwader 51 “Mölders” (Schwertern) (Wartime Signed!)
€350,00Original wartime signature on a postcard of Joachim Müncheberg. Major Joachim Müncheberg (31 December 1918 – 23 March 1943) was a German Luftwaffe fighter pilot of the Second World War and one of the highest-scoring aces of the conflict, credited with 135 confirmed aerial victories. The majority of his successes were achieved over the Western Front, including 102 victories against Western Allied aircraft, of which 46 were against Supermarine Spitfire fighters. He also claimed 33 victories on the Eastern Front.
Joachim Müncheberg was awarded the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on 14 September 1940 as Oberleutnant und Staffelkapitän of 7./Jagdgeschwader 26 “Schlageter”. He subsequently received the Eichenlaub (12. Verleihung) on 7 May 1941, again as Oberleutnant und Staffelkapitän, JG 26 “Schlageter”. His final and highest decoration, the Schwerter (19. Verleihung), was awarded on 9 September 1942 as Hauptmann und stellvertretender Geschwaderkommodore of Jagdgeschwader 51 “Mölders”.
Condition as seen. Postcardsize.
This is sold on commission!
Otto von Bülow – Kommandant of “U-404” (Eichenlaub) (Wartime Signed)
€225,00Original Wartime Signature on a Postcard of Otto von Bülow. Korvettenkäpitan zur See Otto von Bülow (16.10.1911 † 05.01.2006) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on October 20, 1942 as Kapitänleutnant und Kommandant of U-404 and the Eichenlaub on April 26, 1943 as Kapitänleutnant und Kommandant of U-404. Good condition. Edges have been cut.
Creditted with sinking 15 ships (Read more on Otto von Bülow (Wikipedia))
Werner Pankow – Infanterie-Regiment 151 (Wartime Signed)
€95,00Original Wartime Signature on a Postcard of Werner Pankow. Hauptmann Dr. Werner Pankow (02.02.1897 † 06.09.1980) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on September 20, 1941 as Hauptmann d.R. und Führer of the II. Bataillon/ Infanterie-Regiment 151 of 61. Infanterie-Division. Good condition. Edges have been cut.
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.
Eduard Dietl – 3.Geb.Div., Gebirgs-Korps Norwegen & 20. Gebirgsarmee (Schwertern) (Wartime Signed)
€145,00Original Wartime Signature on a Postcard of Generaloberst Eduard Dietl (21 July 1890 † 23 June 1944) was one of the most renowned commanders of the German mountain troops (Gebirgstruppe) during the Second World War. Rising from Generalleutnant to Generaloberst, he led German forces in Norway and later commanded the 20. Gebirgsarmee in the far north. He was among the earliest recipients of the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes and one of the very few to be awarded the Eichenlaub and Schwertern.
Item Details
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Original wartime signature of Generaloberst Eduard Dietl.
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Signed on a wartime postcard.
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Condition: As seen – period ink signature, postcard stock consistent with the era.
Death
On 23 June 1944, the Ju 52 transport aircraft carrying Dietl crashed near Rettenegg, Styria, killing him along with General der Infanterie Thomas-Emil von Wickede, General der Gebirgstruppe Karl Eglseer, Generalleutnant Franz Rossi, and three others. There were no survivors.
Collector’s Note
Eduard Dietl remains one of the most iconic figures of the Gebirgstruppe and among the most decorated German commanders of WWII. His status as a Ritterkreuz mit Eichenlaub und Schwertern recipient, combined with his high command role and tragic death in 1944, makes his original wartime autograph a highly desirable and rare collectible.
Death: On 23 June 1944, the Ju 52 aircraft carrying Dietl, General der Infanterie Thomas-Emil von Wickede, General der Gebirgstruppe Karl Eglseer, Generalleutnant der Gebirgstruppe Franz Rossi and three other passengers crashed in the vicinity of the small village of Rettenegg, Styria. There were no survivors.
Herbert Ihlefeld – Jagdgeschwader 77 “Herz As” (Schwertern) (Wartime Signed)
€145,00Original Wartime Signature on a Postcard of Herbert Ihlefeld. Oberst Herbert Ihlefeld (1 June 1914 † 8 August 1995) was one of the Luftwaffe’s most successful fighter aces and a highly decorated officer. Serving with Jagdgeschwader 77 “Herz As”, he quickly distinguished himself as a front-line pilot and commander. Over the course of his wartime career, he achieved at least 122 confirmed aerial victories, making him one of the leading Experten of the Luftwaffe.
Awards and Decorations
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Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross (Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes) – 13 September 1940, as Oberleutnant and Flugzeugführer, 1./JG 77 “Herz As”.
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Oak Leaves to the Knight’s Cross (Eichenlaub) – 27 June 1941, as Hauptmann and Kommandeur of I./JG 77 “Herz As”.
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German Cross in Gold (Deutsches Kreuz in Gold) – 9 April 1942.
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Swords to the Knight’s Cross (Schwerter) – 24 April 1942, as Hauptmann and Kommandeur of I./JG 77 “Herz As”.
Item Details
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Original wartime signature of Oberst Herbert Ihlefeld.
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Signed on a wartime postcard.
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Condition: Excellent, clear period autograph.
Collector’s Note
Herbert Ihlefeld stands among the great names of Luftwaffe fighter history, his career spanning the early victories of 1940 through the brutal campaigns of the East. With over 120 aerial victories and the Ritterkreuz mit Eichenlaub und Schwertern, his autograph remains a highly desirable piece for collectors of Luftwaffe aces and decorated fighter leaders.
Eduard Dietl – 3.Geb.Div., Gebirgs-Korps Norwegen & 20. Gebirgsarmee (Schwertern) (Wartime Signed)
€155,00Original Wartime Signature on a Postcard of Generaloberst Eduard Dietl (21 July 1890 † 23 June 1944) was one of the most renowned commanders of the German mountain troops (Gebirgstruppe) during the Second World War. Rising from Generalleutnant to Generaloberst, he led German forces in Norway and later commanded the 20. Gebirgsarmee in the far north. He was among the earliest recipients of the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes and one of the very few to be awarded the Eichenlaub and Schwertern.
Item Details
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Original wartime signature of Generaloberst Eduard Dietl.
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Signed on a wartime postcard.
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Condition: As seen – period ink signature, postcard stock consistent with the era.
Death
On 23 June 1944, the Ju 52 transport aircraft carrying Dietl crashed near Rettenegg, Styria, killing him along with General der Infanterie Thomas-Emil von Wickede, General der Gebirgstruppe Karl Eglseer, Generalleutnant Franz Rossi, and three others. There were no survivors.
Collector’s Note
Eduard Dietl remains one of the most iconic figures of the Gebirgstruppe and among the most decorated German commanders of WWII. His status as a Ritterkreuz mit Eichenlaub und Schwertern recipient, combined with his high command role and tragic death in 1944, makes his original wartime autograph a highly desirable and rare collectible.
Feldpost of Smilo Freiherr von Lüttwitz (26. Panzer-Division) (Schwertern)
€125,00Original Feldpost of Smilo Freiherr von Lüttwitz. General der Panzertruppen Smilo Freiherr von Lüttwitz (23.12.1895 in Straßburg † 19.05.1975 in Koblenz) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on January 14, 1942 as Oberst and Kommandeur of 4. Panzer-Division; the Eichenlaub on March 16, 1944 as Generalleutnant und Kommandeur of the 26. Panzer-Division and the Schwertern on July 4, 1944 as Generalleutnant und Kommandeur of the 26. Panzer-Division.
Herbert Ihlefeld – Jagdgeschwader 77 “Herz As” (Schwertern) (Wartime Signed)
€150,00Original Wartime Signature on a Postcard of Herbert Ihlefeld. Oberst Herbert Ihlefeld (01.06.1914 † 08.08.1995) earned the Ritterkreuz on September 13, 1940 as Oberleutnant und Flugzeugführer in the 1. Staffel/ Jagdgeschwader 77 “Herz As”, the Eichenlaub on June 27, 1941 as Hauptmann und Kommandeur of the I. Gruppe/ Jagdgeschwader 77 “Herz As”, the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold on April 9, 1942 and the Schwertern on April 24, 1942 as Hauptmann und Kommandeur of the I. Gruppe/ Jagdgeschwader 77 “Herz As”. He’s credited with at least 122 aerial victories! Good condition. Edges have been cut.
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.