Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Ernst-Georg von Heyking. Rittmeister Ernst-Georg von Heyking (02.04.1915 in Berlin † 25.10.2007 in Göttingen) earned the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold on February 12, 1943 with Panzergrenadier-Regiment 21 of the 24. Panzer-Division and the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on April 6, 1944 as Rittmeister und Kommandeur of the III. Bataillon/ Grenadier-Regiment 15 of the 29. Infanterie-Division. Size: 10x6,7cm.
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 Soldbuch, Führerschein & Paper of Oberfeldwebel Erich Henkel, born on June 8, 1912 in Näherstille and was a Kaufmann before he went into service. The Soldbuch was opened on August 28, 1939 by Koluft 5. He wore the Erkennungsmarke: -19- Koluft A.O.K.5. He passed away after being severely wounded in April 1945.
Soldbuch is complete with a TOP Photo!
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Original award document set of Fallschirmjäger (Paratrooper) Obergefreiter Christian Winkelvoss. According to research, I was able to find out that he was born on November 11, 1916 but didn't survive the war. He was Killed in Action on September 5, 1944 while serving with the Fallschirm-Aufklärungs-Kompanie 1 in Italy. Cause of Death stated as "schw. Zertr." (schwere Zertrümmerung). He wore the Erkennungsmarke: 62866/76. Buried at the war cemetery in Futa-Pass, block 25 grave 358.
The set contains:
The rare and attractive "Fallschirmjäger-Treuekette" certificate which was awarded to his wife. Complete with the - most of the time - missing fold-out page which bears the blind embossed seal of the Fallschirmschützenabzeichen. Certificate was signed by Oberst Karl-Lothar Schulz (RK+EL+SW!)
Award document for the Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse (Iron Cross 2nd Class) for his service on June 15, 1941, which was signed by General der Flieger Kurt Student (RK+EL). This was most likely for actions during the Battle of Kreta!
Award document for the Fallschirmschützenabzeichen (Paratrooper Badge) for completing his jump training on February 18, 1941.
Letter of the Kompanieführer to Winkelvoss' his wife regarding the awarding of the Fallschirmjäger-Treuekette to her in memory of her fallen husband.
Original Award document of Gefreiter Schaefer, who served with the Heeres-Küsten-Artillerie-Abteilung 677 for the Kriegsverdienstkreuz 2. Klasse mit Schwertern (War Merit Cross 2nd Class with Swords) for his service on April 20, 1944. Document was signed by Generaloberst Eberhard von Mackensen (RK+EL!).
The Abteilung 677 was deployed to protect the mouth of the Tiber in Italy. After the Allied landing at Anzio on January 22, 1944, the department was used to shell the port facilities of Anzio and the piers at Le Grottace.
Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Walter Gericke. Oberstleutnant Walter Gericke (23.12.1907 in Bilderlahe † 19.10.1991 in Alsfeld) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzeson June 14, 1941 as Hauptmann und Kommandeur of the IV. Bataillon/ Luftlande-Sturm-Regiment 1 and the Eichenlaub on September 17, 1944 as Major und Kommandeur of the Fallschirmjäger-Regiment 11 of the 4. Fallschirmjäger-Division.
Awarded the Knight’s Cross for his efforts during the fighting at Maleme airfield in the battle of Crete. He belonged to the 4 officers that had a decisive share in the capture of the vital Hill 107. Awarded the Oakleaves for his Regiment’s defensive achievements during the fighting for the Futa Pass and the area to the north of it. The German defenders were able to hold back the advance of US troops to Bologna and the Po valley for several weeks.
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 Friedrich-Wilhelm Hauck. Generalleutnant Friedrich-Wilhelm Hauck (10.01.1897 in Breslau † 15.04.1979 in Überlingen) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on June 11, 1944 as Generalleutnant und Kommandeur of the 305. 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 Heinrich Baron von Behr. Generalmajor Heinrich Baron von Behr (26.06.1902 in Roennen † 14.08.1983 in Bonn) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on February 23, 1944 as Oberst und Kommandeur of the Grenadier-Regiment 200 and the Eichenlaub on January 9, 1945 as Oberst und Kommandeur of the Panzergrenadier-Regiment 200 of the 90. Panzergrenadier-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 Arnulf Abele. Hauptmann Arnulf Abele (08.11.1914 in Nürnberg † 02.07.2000 in Hopferau) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen kreuzes on February 22, 1944 as Hauptmann und Kommandeur of the I. Bataillon/ Grenadier-Regiment "Hoch u. Deutschmeister" of the 44. Grenadier-Division. Signed on the reverse.
Hauptmann Abele was a Bataillon commander in the 44. Grenadier-Division “Hoch und Deutschmeister” during its battles in Italy in early 1944. On the 27.01.1944 the Bataillon was ordered to close a gap in the German lines near Belmonte (specifically between the Colle Abate and Monte Castellone, in the Terelle Valley) and thereby protect the vital supply line known as the “Neumann-Weg”. The Bataillon’s promised support did not arrive, and so Abele and his men were alone in this fight. In the fighting which ensued they defended against Allied troops from Morocco. The fighting degenerated into close combat, wherein the men of Abele’s Bataillon were reduced to throwing stones when their grenades ran out. Nevertheless, with the help of mountain gun that prevented timely reinforcement of the French attack, the Bataillon was able to prevent an entire French regiment from capturing the Colle Abate. By the time they were relieved by the Pz.Gren.Rgt. 200 (90. Pz.Gren.Div.), Abele’s Bataillon was down to 36 men. Yet the achievements of this unit did not go unnoticed, and Abele would receive the Knight’s Cross as well as a promotion.
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 & Letter Card of Erich Beine. Major Erich Beine (26.06.1914 † 06.02.2004) earned the Ritterkreuz on September 5, 1944 as Hauptmann und Führer of the I. Bataillon/ Fallschirmjäger-Regiment 12 of the 4. Fallschirmjäger-Division.
Knight’s Cross: “Awarded for distinguishing himself during the fighting in Italy throughout 1944. On the 19.03.1944 he succeeded in dealing a finishing blow to an Allied penetration in the sector of the II./Sturm-Regiment, and for this he was later recognized this in an order by the divisional commander. On the 10.07.1944 he led another successful counterthrust that received commendation by his commanding general, namely General der Flieger Schlemm. He would go on to distinguish himself yet again during the later combat around Florence and in the Apennine mountains.”
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 Rudolf Donth. Feldwebel Rudolf Donth (16.02.1920 † 19.06.2001) earned the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold on June 14, 1944 as Oberjäger in the 6. Kompanie/ Fallschirmjäger-Regiment 4and the Ritterkreuz on January 14, 1945 as Feldwebel und Führer of the 6. Kompanie/ Fallschirmjäger-Regiment 4 of the 1. Fallschirmjäger-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 Wolf Andreae. Oberst Wolf Andreae (13.07.1898 † 18.12.1991) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzeson June 24, 1944 as Oberst und Kommandeur in the Werfer-Regiment 71 of the Werfer-Brigade 5. Small size.
Named in Wehrmachtbericht: "On the Southern Front, following an unusually heavy bombardment, supported by strong artillery and tanks, the enemy attacked the town Cassino. The attacks failed due to the heroic resistance of the here employed Parachute Regiment 3 under the leadership of Colonel Heilmann and effectively supported by the Mortar Regiment 71 under the leadership of Oberstleutnant Andreae."
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 Heinrich Trettner. Generalmajor Heinrich Trettner (08.06.1906 † 30.06.1985) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzeson May 24, 1940 as Major im Generalstab und Ia of the 7. Flieger-Division and the Eichenlaub on September 17, 1944 as Generalmajor und Kommandeur of the 4. Fallschirmjäger-Division.
Ritterkreuz & Eichenlaub for actions in Italy.
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 Paper Photo & Letter of Kurt Veth. Major Kurt Veth (01.06.1907 † 27.12.1994) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzeson September 30, 1944 as Hauptmann with the II. Bataillon/ Fallschirmjäger-Regiment 3 and the Eichenlaub on April 30, 1945 as Major with the II. Bataillon/ Fallschirmjäger-Regiment 3 of the 3. Fallschirmjäger-Division.
Ritterkreuz awarded for achievements during the Battle of Monte Cassino
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 Scarce Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo plus Letter of Franz Graßmel. Oberstleutnant Franz Graßmel (08.06.1906 † 30.06.1985) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzeson April 8, 1944 as Major und Kommandeur of the III. Bataillon/ Fallschirmjäger-Regiment 4 of the 1. Fallschirmjäger-Division and the Eichenlaub on May 8, 1945 as Major und Kommandeur of the Fallschirmjäger-Regiment 20 of the 7. Fallschirmjäger-Division. Eichenlaub may not be official.
Ritterkreuz: Awarded for his Bataillon’s role in defeating the Allied Operation Revenge, which began on the 19.03.1944. Conducted as part of the Allied efforts to take Cassino itself, it saw a thrust of 35 tanks launched against the Massa Albaneta in the middle of rugged mountain terrain. It had the aim of advancing towards the Abbey. However it was repulsed with the loss of 29 tanks destroyed or damaged. Grassmel would subsequently be recognized for the major role he played in repulsing this Allied attack in a critical frontline sector.
Eichenlaub: Awarded for the sum of his Regiment’s successes in the Hagenauer forest, Hatten, Rittershofen (January 1945), the Reichswald (February 1945) and especially around Edewecht (April 1945). During the fighting in this latter defensive battle Grassmel and his Regiment played a major role in ensuring the successful evacuation of 42669 men across the Weser river in the time period 11.04.-28.04.1945.
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 Wartime Postcard of Traugott Herr. General der Panzertruppe Traugott Herr (16.09.1890 † 13.04.1976) earned the Ritterkreuz on October 2, 1941 as Oberst und Kommandeur of the 13. Panzer-Division, the Eichenlaubon August 9, 1942 as Generalmajor undKommandeur of the 13. Panzer-Division and the Schwerternon December 18, 1944 as General der Panzertruppe und Kommandierender General of the LXXVI. Panzerkorps. Good condition. Edges have been cut. Dedicated to the W-SS on the reverse.
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.
2x Award documents for Stabsgefreiter Walter Dreibrodt, who served with the Flak-Abteilung 259 (v). He earned the Kampfabzeichen der Flakartillerie (Flakkampfabzeichen) (Flak Combat Badge), signed on January 22, 1945 by General der Flieger und Kommandierender General der Deutsche-Luftwaffe in Italien Maximilian Ritter von Pohl (Knight’s Cross) and the Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz (Wound Badge in Black) (A4-size document), which he earned with Flak-Regiment 54 in 1942. Comes with an extra sport document.
Original set of an Award document, POW Certificate of Discharge and Soldbuch of Obergefreiter Andreas Eberle. He first served with the Reichsverkehrsdirektion Kiew of the Deutsche Reichsbahn, where he held the rank of Rangieraufseher. Here he earned the Medaille Winterschlacht im Osten. In June 1944, he joined the Wehrmacht and started out his training with the Gebirgs-Artillerie-Ersatz-Abteilung 79. Soon after, he was transferred to the 13. Kompanie/ Grenadier-Regiment 1059 of the 362. Infanterie-Division. Being equipped with a 89k rifle in October 1944. He served on the Italian front, most notable, he fought at Bologna, Senio bei Lugo - Fusignano, Po, Etsch, Brenta and Belluno - Ponte nelle Alpi, the road the division took from October '44 until May '45. He survived the war and even noted in the Soldbuch is that he belonged to POW Lager 12/I. Soldbuch complete. Set is in good condition.
Interesting (Westernfront) Wehrpass of Obergefreiter Beck, who served with the Korps-Nachrichten-Abteilung 420, Nachrichten-Abteilung 386 and Divisions-Nachrichten-Abteilung (mot.) 3 of the 3. Panzer-Grenadier-Division. The 3. Infanterie-Division was destroyed in Stalingrad and later rebuild and reformed as a Panzer-Grenadier-Division. This division fought atSalerno, Cassino & Anzio in Italy, France, Germany, the Ardennes-Offensive & ending in the Ruhr pocket.
Throughout his service he earned 5x Awards! 3 of them on the Western Front: Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse (Iron Cross 2nd Class) on September 23, 1944 (if I see it clearly), the Allgemeines-Sturmabzeichen (General Assault Badge) on December 3, 1944 and the Kraftfahrbewährungsabzeichen in Bronze (Driver's Profiency Badge in Bronze) on January 30, 1945!
His written battle calender especially lists fightings in the area of Rome & also fighting with Bandits.
Award document of Stabsgefreiter Wilhelm Schulze, who served with the 6. Batterie/ Artillerie-Regiment 194 of the 94. Infanterie-Division, for the Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse (Iron Cross 2nd Class) for his service on February 14, 1944, which was signed by Generalleutnant Bernhard Steinmetz (DKIG). Overall Good Condition but with wear & tear.
Death Card of Obergefreiter Xaver Müller, who served in the Stab I./ Fallschirmjäger-Regiment 11, when he was Killed in Action on June 19, 1944 at Diensa, Italy. (Death notification info card is illustration only)
Death Card the brothers Ryschawy. Ernst Ryschawy served in the 6. Kompanie/ Fallschirmjäger-Regiment 11, when he was Killed in Action on February 6, 1944 in the Moletta-Abschnitt at Nettuno, Italy. His brother, Erich, served with the Marine-Artillerie-Abteilung 510 when he drowned in a ship accident.
(Death notification info card is illustration only)
Death Card of Jäger Max Stempfer, who served in the 7. Kompanie/ Fallschirmjäger-Regiment 11, when he was Killed in Action on March 18, 1944 in the Moletta-Abschnitt at Nettuno, Italy. (Death notification info card is illustration only)
Award document of Obergefreiter Otto Bilgenroth of Militärkommandantur 1002 (in Italy) for the Kriegsverdienstkreuzkreuz 2. Klasse mit Schwertern (War Merit Cross 2nd Class with Swords) signed by General der Gebirgstruppe Ludwig Kübler (RK)! Kübler was hanged after the war in Yugoslavia. Document has been folded in the past.
Award document for the Kriegsverdienstkreuz 2. Klasse mit Schwertern (War Merit Cross 2nd Class with Swords) of Oberfeldwebel Paul Stobbe, who earned it for his service on March 19, 1943 while serving with 6. Seenotstaffel in Italy. Signed by Generalfeldmarschall und Chef der Luftflotte 2 Albert Kesselring (Knight’s Cross with Oakleaves, Swords and Diamonds!).
Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photocopy of Erwin Cohrs. Major Erwin Cohrs (19.02.1916 † 27.02.1994) earned the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold on December 8, 1943 with 6. Kompanie/ Panzer-Grenadier-Regiment 67 and the Ritterkreuz on December 9, 1944 as Major und Kommandeur of the II. Bataillon/ Panzer-Grenadier-Regiment 67 of the 26. Panzer-Division. Good condition. Measuring: 8,5x12,7cm. Comes with an extra signed letter.
Knight's Cross: "During the last days of October 1944 Allied forces made an advance near C. Condoli with strong forces. In response Major Cohrs launched a counterattack with his Grenadiers that threw the Allied troops back across the Savio river with heavy losses. By doing so he removed the impending danger of an Allied breakthrough, which would have had severe consequences for the Division’s entire frontline. Major Cohrs would thus subsequently be awarded the Knight’s Cross."
Postwar Signature of Vizeadmiral Wilhelm Meendsen-Bohlken, earned the Knight's Cross as Befehlshaber der Deutschen Marinekommando Italiens. He passed away in 1985.
