Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Gerhard-Georg Ziegler. Oberstleutnant Gerhard-Georg Ziegler (02.05.1896 in Rastatt † 13.07.1982 in Putzleinsdorf) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on February 12, 1944 as Oberstleutnant und Führer of the Grenadier-Regiment 353 of the 205. Infanterie-Division. Plus a letter.
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.
Original award document set of Oberschütze Paul Lorch, who served with the Stab I. Bataillon/ Infanterie-Regiment 358 of the 205. Infanterie-Division. During his service, he earned the:
Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz (Wound Badge in Black) for his wound suffered on February 12, 1942. Signed by an unknown officer. Rare A4-size variant! Interestingly, although awarded the VWA Schwarz, he died 3 days later!
Winterschlacht im Osten 1941/42 (Winter War Medal) for his service during the harsh winter of 1941/42 (posthumously) on July 25, 1942.
Extra paper related to the awarding of his WIO posthumously to the family.
Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Hans von Poncet. Oberst Hans von Poncet (26.04.1899 † 27.11.1983) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on August 9, 1944 as Oberst und Kommandeur of the Grenadier-Regiment 358 of the 205. 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.
Original Soldbuch of Hauptfeldwebel Breitenstein, born in 1903, who served with the 7. Kompanie/ Landwehr-Infanterie-Regiment 182, 7. Kompanie/ Infanterie-Regiment 358, 1. Kompanie/ Infanterie-Ausbildungs-Bataillon 838, 4. (MG) Kompanie & 8. Kompanie/ Reserve-Grenadier-Bataillon 470, Sicherungs-Bataillon 314 (later renamed to Sicherungs-Bataillon 1075). Not much is known of these latewar Sicherungs-Bataillons, but apparently unit was stationed in the Eifel. He was equipped with the Polish P35 sidearm.
During his service, he earned the Deutsche Schutzwall-Ehrenzeichen, Kriegsverdienstkreuz 2. Klasse mit Schwertern, Winterschlacht im Osten 1941/42, Dienstauszeichnung für 4. u. 12 Jahr Dienstzeit and on February 27, 1945 he was awarded both the Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse and Infanterie-Sturmabzeichen in Silber. Complete with top photo. Condition as seen.
Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Anton Berg. Oberstleutnant Anton Berg (28.10.1907 in Durmersheim † 17.01.1984 in Durmersheim) earned the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold on August 2, 1944 and the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzeson October 16, 1944 as Major und Kommandeur of the I. Bataillon/ Grenadier-Regiment 358 of the 205. 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.
Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Horst von Mellenthin. General der Artillerie Horst von Mellenthin (31.07.1898 † 08.01.1977) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on October 10, 1944 as Generalleutnant und Kommandeur of the 205. Infanterie-Division and the Eichenlaub on April 4, 1945 holding the same command. Condition as seen. Postcardsize.
Read more about Horst von Mellenthin (Wikipedia).
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.
Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photocopy of Eugen Gall. Leutnant Eugen Gall (31.07.1921 † 17.04.2001) earned the Ritterkreuz on March 17, 1945 as Leutnant und Führer of the 6. Kompanie/ Grenadier-Regiment 335 of the 205. Infanterie-Division. Good condition. Measuring: 8,4x12,3cm. Comes with an extra signed card and enveloppe.
