Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Paul Becker. Unteroffizier Paul Becker (21.03.1918 in Düren † 29.11.1992 in Düren) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on October 25, 1942 as Obergefreiter und Richtschütze in the 10. Batterie/ Artillerie-Regiment 3 of the 3. Infanterie-Division.
Knight’s Cross: “Obergefreiter Paul Becker had already destroyed 28 enemy tanks during the heavy combat near Kalatsch, and for this he was awarded the Iron Cross First Class. During the battle of Stalingrad he significantly contributed to the successful defense against enemy counterattacks through his personal bravery and decisiveness. The Bolsheviks commenced a furious attack with strong infantry forces that had the support of numerous tanks. Their aim was to break through the German blocking position to the north of the city. Obergefreiter Becker persevered throughout the fierce hostile fire while serving at his gun, and in the heavy fighting he destroyed 13 enemy tanks (most of which were heavy types). He smashed local enemy infantry penetrations with well laid fire. Thus, within a short time, Obergefreiter Becker destroyed a total of 41 Soviet tanks and decisively contributed to the great successes of his 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 Helmuth Schlömer. Generalleutnant Helmuth Schlömer (30.05.1893 in Hausberge † 18.08.1995 in Minden-Lübbecke) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on October 2, 1941 as Oberst und Kommandeur of the Schützen-Regiment 5 and the Eichenlaub on December 23, 1942 as Generalmajor und Kommandeur of the 3. Infanterie-Division. Generalmajor Schlömer commanded the XIV. Panzer Corps in the Battle of Stalingrad.
Oakleaves: “Awarded for his leadership while in command of the 3. Infanterie-Division (mot) during the following battles…
1) The crossing over the Tim (28.06.1942).
2) The defense of the Voronezh bridgehead (07-13.07.1942)
3) The battle in the Don bend (24.07.-10.08.1942).
4) The defense of the northern edge of the German salient at Stalingrad, between the Don and the Volga.”
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 (document from after war!) Gemeinschaft Deutscher Ritterkreuzträger (GdR) Membership application of Ernst Jetting. Leutnant Ernst Jetting (01.08.1915 † 24.12.1999) earned the Ritterkreuz on June 4, 1944 as Oberfeldwebel in the 1. Kompanie/Grenadier-Regiment 29 of the 3. Panzer-Grenadier-Division. Good Condition. Also signed by him!
Comes with a letter of Jetting and two postwar signed photographs!
Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Helmuth Schlömer. Generalleutnant Helmuth Schlömer (30.05.1893 † 18.08.1995) earned the Ritterkreuz on October 2, 1941 as Oberst und Kommandeur of the Schützen-Regiment 5 and the Eichenlaub on December 23, 1942 as Generalmajor und Kommandeur of the 3. Infanterie-Division. Generalmajor Schlömer commanded the XIV. Panzer Corps in the Battle of Stalingrad. Good condition. Measuring: Postcardsize.
Ritterkreuz: “Awarded for his leadership during Operation Barbarossa, and in particular during the final push by Army Group North to cut off the land connection to Leningrad. His troops played a major role in the final push through the heavily fortified, swampy ground along the axis Ljuban-Ishora-Leningrad.”
Oakleaves: “Awarded for his leadership while in command of the 3. Infanterie-Division (mot) during the following battles…
1) The crossing over the Tim (28.06.1942).2) The defense of the Voronezh bridgehead (07-13.07.1942)3) The battle in the Don bend (24.07.-10.08.1942).4) The defense of the northern edge of the German salient at Stalingrad, between the Don and the Volga.”
Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Walter Stracke. Hauptmann der Reserve Walter Stracke (19.05.1914 † 31.10.1989) earned the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold on November 29, 1941 and the Ritterkreuz on November 21, 1942 as Oberleutnant und Kompaniechef of the 2. Kompanie/ Kradschützen-Bataillon 53 of the 3. Infanterie-Division. Good condition. Measuring: Postcardsize.
Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photocopy of Paul Becker. Unteroffizier Paul Becker (21.03.1918 † 29.11.1992) earned the Ritterkreuz on October 25, 1942 as Obergefreiter und Richtschütze in the 10. Batterie/ Artillerie-Regiment 3 of the 3. Infanterie-Division. Good Condition. Measuring: Postcardsize. Comes with an extra signed letter.
Knight’s Cross: “Obergefreiter Paul Becker had already destroyed 28 enemy tanks during the heavy combat near Kalatsch, and for this he was awarded the Iron Cross First Class. During the battle of Stalingrad he significantly contributed to the successful defense against enemy counterattacks through his personal bravery and decisiveness. The Bolsheviks commenced a furious attack with strong infantry forces that had the support of numerous tanks. Their aim was to break through the German blocking position to the north of the city. Obergefreiter Becker persevered throughout the fierce hostile fire while serving at his gun, and in the heavy fighting he destroyed 13 enemy tanks (most of which were heavy types). He smashed local enemy infantry penetrations with well laid fire. Thus, within a short time, Obergefreiter Becker destroyed a total of 41 Soviet tanks and decisively contributed to the great successes of his Division.”
