Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Walter Christian Müller. Hauptmann Walter Christian Müller (22.11.1914 in Weinsheim † 22.09.2003 in Köln) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on July 27, 1944 as Hauptmann und Kommandeur of the Panzerjäger-Abteilung 389 of the 389. 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 Hans Ender. Hauptmann Hans Ender (06.08.1910 † 11.01.1993) earned the Ritterkreuz on April 5, 1945 as Hauptmann und Kommandeur of the II. Bataillon/ Grenadier-Regiment 545 of the 389. Infanterie-Division.
Knight’s Cross: “During the 389. Infanterie-Division’s fierce defensive battles in the Tucheler Moor the enemy launched attacks with the ultimate aim of taking Danzig, an act which would cut off the German resupply and prevent the evacuation of the German civilian population. In this context Hauptmann Ender and his II./Grenadier-Regiment 545 were ordered to defend the Frankenhagen sector (10 km NW of Tuchel), one of the hotspots of the fighting. On the 10.02.1945, following a one hour artillery barrage, the enemy attacked the Bataillon’s flank with strong infantry forces and 18 tanks. Their goal was to tear a hole in our defensive positions and roll them up. This created a dangerous situation for the entire divisional sector. In response the Bataillon commander placed himself at the head of the last reserve forces and succeeded in separating the enemy infantry from their tanks. He and his men were able to destroy 15 tanks, 4 anti-tank guns (7.62 cm) and 5 assault guns in close combat via Panzerfausts. The position was ultimately held by its hard-pressed garrison. Over the course of this 10 hour long defensive battle our own artillery only played a minor support role, meaning that the actual combat was almost exclusively at close range.”
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 Otfried Maydorn. Oberst Otfried Maydorn (15.03.1898 † 24.11.1983) earned the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold on December 17, 1943 with Grenadier-Regiment 554 and the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on December 12, 1944 as Oberst und Kommandeur of the Grenadier-Regiment 545 of the 389. 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 Hugo Zumfelde. Hauptmann Hugo Zumfelde (1914 † 2007) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on December 9, 1944 as Hauptmann und Kommandeur of the II. Bataillon/ Grenadier-Regiment 546 of the 389. 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 Georg Roderer. Feldwebel Georg Roderer (04.09.1916 in Neubau-Fichtelberg † 01.06.1994 in Neubau-Fichtelberg) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on December 9, 1944 as Feldwebel und Zugführer in the 5. Kompanie/ Grenadier-Regiment 545 of the 389. 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 Walter Dorsch. Feldwebel Walter Dorsch (09.11.1917 in Rodheim † 02.03.1979 in Bad Homburg) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on April 14, 1945 as Feldwebel und Kompanie-Truppführer of the 14. Kompanie/ Grenadier-Regiment 544 of the 389. 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.
Award document of Unteroffizier Alfred Völker, who served with the 13. Kompanie/ Grenadier-Regiment 545 of the 389. Infanterie-Division for the Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse (Iron Cross 2nd Class) for his service on December 18, 1943. Document was signed by Generalleutnant Kurt Kruse (DKIG). Has been folded in the past. Punch holes visible.
The unit was destroyed in Stalingrad!
Original Wartime Photograph with (likely his late ?) Postwar Signature (on front) of Walter Christian Müller. Hauptmann Walter Christian Müller (22.11.1914 † 22.09.2003) earned the Ritterkreuz on July 27, 1944 as Hauptmann und Kommandeur of the Panzerjäger-Abteilung 389 of the 389. Infanterie-Division. Good condition. Postcardsize.
Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photocopy of Hans Ender. Hauptmann Hans Ender (06.08.1910 † 11.01.1993) earned the Ritterkreuz on April 5, 1945 as Hauptmann und Kommandeur of the II. Bataillon/ Grenadier-Regiment 545 of the 389. Infanterie-Division. Good condition. Measuring: 8,8x12,5cm. Comes with extra documents.
Knight's Cross: “During the 389. Infanterie-Division’s fierce defensive battles in the Tucheler Moor the enemy launched attacks with the ultimate aim of taking Danzig, an act which would cut off the German resupply and prevent the evacuation of the German civilian population. In this context Hauptmann Ender and his II./Grenadier-Regiment 545 were ordered to defend the Frankenhagen sector (10 km NW of Tuchel), one of the hotspots of the fighting. On the 10.02.1945, following a one hour artillery barrage, the enemy attacked the Bataillon’s flank with strong infantry forces and 18 tanks. Their goal was to tear a hole in our defensive positions and roll them up. This created a dangerous situation for the entire divisional sector. In response the Bataillon commander placed himself at the head of the last reserve forces and succeeded in separating the enemy infantry from their tanks. He and his men were able to destroy 15 tanks, 4 anti-tank guns (7.62 cm) and 5 assault guns in close combat via Panzerfausts. The position was ultimately held by its hard-pressed garrison. Over the course of this 10 hour long defensive battle our own artillery only played a minor support role, meaning that the actual combat was almost exclusively at close range.”
