Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Paul-Georg Kleffel. Hauptmann Paul-Georg Kleffel (07.09.1920 † 09.02.2020) earned the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold on November 16, 1943 as Oberleutnant in the 4. Kompanie/ Panzer-Aufklärungs-Abteilung 3 and the Ritterkreuz on May 4, 1944 as Oberleutnant und Kompaniechef of the 4. Kompanie/ Panzer-Aufklärungs-Abteilung 3 of the 3. Panzer-Division. Larger Size: 11,7×15,7cm.
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 Arthur Becker(-Neetz). Leutnant Arthur Becker (31.12.1920 in Danzig † 12.10.2016 in Berlin) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on August 25, 1941 as Unteroffizier und Gruppenführer of the 7. Kompanie/ Schützen-Regiment 394 of the 3. Panzer-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 7x (!) Award document set of Unteroffizier Eickhoff, who served with the Schützen-Regiment 1 & 394 and the Panzer-Grenadier-Regiment 394. During the war, he earned the:
Eisernes Kreuz 1. Klasse (Iron Cross 1st Class) for his service on September 25, 1941, which was signed by Kurt Freiherr von Liebenstein(RK).
Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse (Iron Cross 2nd Class) for his service on July 9, 1941, which was signed byWalter Model (RK+El+SW+BRIL! Committed suicide at the end of the war).
Panzerkampfabzeichen in Bronze (Panzer Assault Badge in Bronze), awarded on January 31, 1942 for 3 separate armored assault days during his service. Signed by Hermann Breith (RK+EL+SW).
Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz (Wound Badge in Black) for his first wound suffered on May 15, 1940! Signed by Hermann Balck (RK+El+SW+BRIL!).
Verwundetenabzeichen in Silber (Wound Badge in Silver) for his third wound suffered on June 26, 1941! Signed by an unknown officer.
Winterschlacht im Osten 1941/42 (Winter War Medal)for his service during the harsh winter of 1942/42 on August 1, 1942
Deutsche Schutzwall-Ehrenzeichen (Westwall Medal) earned while serving with RAD-Abteilung 7/315.
Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo (2x) of Georg Störck. Hauptmann Georg Störck (01.04.1917 in Misdroy † 20.12.2011) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on September 22, 1941 as Leutnant und Führer of the Pionierzug i.d. Stabskompanie/ Schützen-Regiment 394 of the 3. Panzer-Division and the Eichenlaub on May 9, 1945 as Hauptmann und Kommandeur of the I. Bataillon/ Panzergrenadier-Regiment 209 of the Führer-Begleit-Division.
Awarded for his bravery during the Ardennes offensive, but also (and more importantly) the relief of Arnswalde (located in Pomerania) in 1945. In February of that year Störck led his reinforced SPW Bataillon (consisting of about 40 armoured halftracks plus infantry) to save the garrison of the city. The city was eventually reached after Störck’s Bataillon advanced through several Soviet blocking positions containing anti-tank guns. The result was that 1000 soldiers and 7000 civilians were rescued. Störck would be severely wounded by a headshot during the final stages of the relief, and it was left to Hauptmann Schulte to lead the relief operation in its final stages. However Störck undoubtedly had a major share in the success of the operation during his time in command, and for this he was recommended for the Oakleaves. Recommendation made by Generalmajor Remer, Kommandeur Führer-Begleit-Division on March 2nd, !945 and arrived at OKH/PA/P5 on March 9th, 1945.When counted this would have been the 880th Award. (Source: TracesofWar)
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 Thilo Freiherr von Werthern. Oberleutnant Thilo Freiherr von Werthern (24.07.1912 in Coburg † 10.01.2004 in Hamburg) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on September 8, 1941 as Oberleutnant und Chef of 3. Kompanie/ Schützen-Regiment 394 of the 3. Panzer-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 Werner Schirp. Hauptmann Werner Schirp (07.11.1922 † 20.11.1993) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on March 28, 1945 as Hauptmann und Chef of the 4. Kompanie/ Panzer-Regiment 6 of the 3. Panzer-Division. Postcardsize.
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 Paul-Georg Kleffel. Hauptmann Paul-Georg Kleffel (07.09.1920 † 09.02.2020) earned the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold on November 16, 1943 as Oberleutnant in the 4. Kompanie/ Panzer-Aufklärungs-Abteilung 3 and the Ritterkreuz on May 4, 1944 as Oberleutnant und Kompaniechef of the 4. Kompanie/ Panzer-Aufklärungs-Abteilung 3 of the 3. Panzer-Division. Good condition. Postcardsize.
Wartime Signed Photo of Hauptmann Otto Bürger (06.08.1921 † 02.04.2006) who earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on April 14, 1945 as Oberleutnant u. Chef of the 1. Kompanie/ Panzergrenadier-Regiment 3 of the 3. Panzer-Division. Measuring: 6x8,5cm.
Ritterkreuz: "Awarded for his actions from the 18.01.1945 onwards. In this time his most notable achievements while leading his Kompanie included the rolling up of a Russian Pakfront from the flank on the 18.01.1945 and the capture of the village of Adony on the 21.01.1945."
Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photocopy of Arthur Becker(-Neetz). Arthur Becker (31.12.1920 † 12.10.2016) earned the Ritterkreuz on August 25, 1941 as Unteroffizier und Gruppenführer of the 7. Kompanie/ Schützen-Regiment 394 of the 3. Panzer-Division. Good condition. Postcardsize.
Knight's Cross: “Unteroffizier Becker showed great prudence during the engagement near Lykowo on the 15.07.1941. By doing so he had a major share in the defense against strong enemy attacks along the southeastern front of Mogilev and in the prevention of his own Kompanie’s annihilation. After the Kompanie commander had fallen he went on to motivate his men through the combat against a much larger enemy force in the difficult forest terrain despite being wounded himself. His Bataillon was only able to absorb the strong enemy breakthrough attempt here on account his independent actions.”
Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Arno Taulien. Hauptmann Arno Taulien (15.04.1919 † 19.09.1989) earned the Ritterkreuz on October 18, 1943 as Oberleutnant and Chef of the 7. Kompanie/ Panzer-Regiment 6 of the 3. Panzer-Division. Good condition. Measuring: 8x11,5 cm.
Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Arthur Becker(-Neetz). Arthur Becker (31.12.1920 † 12.10.2016) earned the Ritterkreuz on August 25, 1941 as Unteroffizier und Gruppenführer of the 7. Kompanie/ Schützen-Regiment 394 of the 3. Panzer-Division. Good condition. Postcardsize.
Knight’s Cross: “Unteroffizier Becker showed great prudence during the engagement near Lykowo on the 15.07.1941. By doing so he had a major share in the defense against strong enemy attacks along the southeastern front of Mogilev and in the prevention of his own Kompanie’s annihilation. After the Kompanie commander had fallen he went on to motivate his men through the combat against a much larger enemy force in the difficult forest terrain despite being wounded himself. His Bataillon was only able to absorb the strong enemy breakthrough attempt here on account his independent actions.”
