Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Albert Fabritius. Leutnant Albert Frabitius (31.01.1914 in Kaiserwerth † 12.06.2001 in Düsseldorf) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on February 9, 1945 as Wachtmeister und Kompanie-Truppführer of the 8. Kompanie/ Grenadier-Regiment 404 of the 246. Volksgrenadier-Division. Earned 4x Panzervernichtungsabzeichen!
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 plus Letter of Ernst Kuppinger. Hauptmann Ernst Kuppinger (08.07.1914 † 03.08.1995) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzeson December 24, 1944 as Hauptmann und Führer of the II. Bataillon/ Grenadier-Regiment 352 and the Eichenlaub on April 5, 1945 as Hauptmann und Kommandeur of Füsilier-Bataillon 246 of the 246. Volksgrenadier-Division.
Ritterkreuz: Awarded for distinguishing himself with his Bataillon at Setterich (west of Jülich). On the 16.11.1944 the whole Regiment fought well around the village. The next day saw further fierce fighting, with the village changing hands 6 times. However all Allied penetrations were sealed off, and Kuppinger would be recognized for his achievements in this battle.
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.