Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Hellmut von Leipzig. Leutnant Hellmut von Leipzig (18.07.1921 in Keetmannshop, Namibia † 24.10.2026 in Windhoek, Namibia) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on April 28, 1945 as Leutnant und Zugführer in the Panzer-Aufklärungs-Abteilung "Brandenburg" of the Panzergrenadier-Division "Brandenburg". Postcardsize. Condition as seen.
Leipzig was born in South West Africa, son of a naval officer. In 1941, he volunteered for the Afrika Korps. He became driver to Generalfeldmarschall Erwin Rommel, whom Leipzig describes as "the craziest passenger ever", because he always said "Faster!" and when encountering an enemy's minefield, would insist on going and personally guiding Leipzig around the mines. Leipzig fought in the "Battle of Berlin", became a POW in 1945 and spent 10 years in Soviet captivity.
Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Georg Briel. Oberstleutnant Georg Briel (21.08.1907 in Ellers-Fulda † 16.05.1970 in Brakel-Höxter) earned the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold on Flak-Bataillon 606 and the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on July 12, 1942 as Major und Kommandeur of the Flak-Bataillon 606. Earned the RK in Africa! Size: 8,2x11,8cm.
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 Theodor "Theo" Schwabach. Oberleutnant Theodor Schwabach (11.01.1912 in Meran † 18.02.1991 in Rabland) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on Jne 30, 1941 as Oberleutnant und Batteriechef in the I. Abteilung/ Flak-Regiment 33.
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 Wilhelm Wendt. Hauptmann Wilhelm Wendt (11.10.1911 in Friedrichshof † 19.02.1984 in Munster) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on June 30, 1941 as Hauptfeldwebel of the 5. Kompanie/Panzer-Regiment 5 of the 21. 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 Arnold Huebner. Gefreiter Arnold Huebner (14.07.1919 in Szubin † 01.02.1981 in Gelsenkirchen) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on March 7, 1942 as Gefreiter und Richtkanonier in the 3. Batterie/ Flak-Regiment 33.
On the 16.06.1941, during Operation Battleaxe, the 3./Flak-Regiment 33 (mot) was positioned on Hill 208 (between Capuzzo and Sidi Azeiz). On this day one of its gunners, Gefreiter Huebner, managed to destroy 8 enemy tanks in just a few minutes. Two days later, on the 18.11.1941, the Batterie fought near Bardia while subordinated to the 21. Panzer-Division. Here Huebner eliminated another 8 tanks. In total Huebner was able to raise his total of destroyed enemy materiel to 24 tanks and an artillery battery. For this he was decorated with the Knight’s Cross as the first enlisted man of the Afrika-Korps to be so honoured.
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 Gerhard Müller. Generalmajor Gerhard Müller (19.12.1896 † 10.04.1977) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on September 9, 1942 as Oberst und Kommandeur of the Panzer-Regiment 5 of the 21. Panzer-Division. Small size.
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 Emil Berner. Unteroffizier Emil Berner (04.12.1921 † 13.06.2008) earned the Ritterkreuz on November 3, 1942 as Gefreiter der Reserve und Richtkanonier in the 3. Batterie/ Flak-Regiment 18.
Awarded for distinguishing himself as a Flak gunner throughout the North African campaign. During the battles of Sidi Rezeg and Bir el Hacheim (1941) he destroyed 16 enemy tanks. During the advances in the time period May-June 1942 (Tobruk—Marsa Matruk—El Alamein) he destroyed another 19 enemy tanks. He also destroyed about 200 vehicles as well as anti-tank gun batteries and MG nests. During the combat along the El Alamein front he prevented an armoured breakthrough, destroying 7 tanks at a range of 30-50 metres and shielding about 1000 prisoners from the Allies long enough for them to be taken away by German troops. He had destroyed 42 tanks altogether by the time he received the Knight’s Cross.
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 Audorff. Oberstleutnant Paul Audorff (06.02.1904 in Hof † 17.01.1981 in Marktredwitz) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on May 13, 1943 as Oberstleutnant und Kommandeur of the Grenadier-Regiment 754of the 334. Infanterie-Division. Smaller size.
“Oberstleutnant Audorff has already served as an outstanding troop leader in the western campaign. In this capacity he distinguished himself in such a way that he was assigned the post of regimental commander while only a Major. Assigned the task of organizing the formation of Grenadier-Regiment 754 in November 1942, he was able to forge this unit into an effective instrument of war within a very short time. As such it was able to be employed with great success on the Tunisian front as early as December of the same year. On the 25.04.1943 the English launched an offensive near Medjez el Bab that had the ultimate aim of breaking through to Tunis. On this day Oberstleutnant Audorff personally directed his defense from the foremost line, and he managed to pull off a successful resistance against an English infantry division reinforced by a tank brigade. The main line of defense therefore remained completely in our hands by the evening of this day. Throughout this time he personally intervened everywhere despite strong enemy artillery and airstrikes. He conducted all the necessary counterthrusts/counterattacks and was the soul of the defensive will. His Regiment was accordingly named in the OKW-Bericht for having the lion’s share of this defensive success. However the prevention of an enemy breakthrough to Tunis on this day is ultimately the personal achievement of Oberstleutnant Audorff, commander of the Grenadier-Regiment 754. Oberstleutnant Audorff has a true soldier’s personality and is particularly worthy of this high honour.” (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 Extremely Rare Postwar Signature of Wolfgang Wahl. Major Wolfgang Wahl (15.07.1913 † 26.09.1986) earned the Ritterkreuz on January 6, 1942 as Hauptmann und Kommandeur of the II. Abteilung/ Panzer-Regiment 8 of the 15. Panzer-Division.
Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Winrich Behr. Major Winrich Behr (22.01.1918 † 25.04.2011) earned the Ritterkreuz on May 15, 1941 as Oberleutnant und Chef of the 3. Kompanie/ Panzer-Aufklärungs-Abteilung 3 of the 5. Infanterie-Division. Good condition.
Winrich Behr was a German officer during World War II. He was on the intelligence staff of the Sixth Army during the Stalingrad encirclement. Behr had served Friedrich Paulus, Erwin Rommel, Gunther von Kluge and Walter Model. He was the witness of Model's last hours in Ruhr Pocket. In January 1943 he was sent by Paulus to try to convince Hitler of the hopelessness of winning the war on the Eastern Front; this mission did not succeed. (Wikipedia)
He's also seen and interviewed in the Documentary of "Stalingrad" !
Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Winrich Behr. Major Winrich Behr (22.01.1918 † 25.04.2011) earned the Ritterkreuz on May 15, 1941 as Oberleutnant und Chef of the 3. Kompanie/ Panzer-Aufklärungs-Abteilung 3 of the 5. Infanterie-Division. Good condition.
Winrich Behr was a German officer during World War II. He was on the intelligence staff of the Sixth Army during the Stalingrad encirclement. Behr had served Friedrich Paulus, Erwin Rommel, Gunther von Kluge and Walter Model. He was the witness of Model's last hours in Ruhr Pocket. In January 1943 he was sent by Paulus to try to convince Hitler of the hopelessness of winning the war on the Eastern Front; this mission did not succeed. (Wikipedia)
He's also seen and interviewed in the Documentary of "Stalingrad" !
2x Original Award documents of Sanitäts-Feldwebel Martin Götzold, who served with the Feldlazarett 667. This unit was stationed at Tunis (Africa).
Award document for the Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz. Awarded in Tunis in December 1942! Beautiful award document.
Award document for the Kriegsverdienstkreuz 2. Klasse mit Schwertern. Signed by General der Infanterie Bodewin Keitel (DKIS & he was the young brother of Wilhelm Keitel).
Original & Stunning Death Card of Unteroffizier Josef Petri. Top photo on the front (!), many awards listed and places such as Africa & Stalingrad. He was Killed with Grenadier-Regiment 575. Good condition.
Soldbuch & Erkennungsmarke of Gerhard Schlammer, who served with the 14. Kompanie/ Luftnachrichten-Regiment der Oberbefehlshaber der Luftwaffe. However, pages 3 & 4 were torn out (which was standard when going into captivity) so I cannot confirm whether he kept on serving with this unit. However the Soldbuch mentions he arrived on "African soil" on December 30, 1942. He earned the German-Italian Campaign medal on April 30, 1943. He likely was taken POW in Africa. Comes with an extra paper slip (with sort of plastic around) mentioning the money he had while POW.
