Original 2x Award Docs & Führerschein (Military Driver's License) of Obergefreiter Friedrich, who served with the Fliegerhorstkompanie (E) 25/XI on Kreta (Crete)! He was awarded with the Kriegsverdienstkreuz 2. Klasse mit Schwertern and Goldkordel zum Armeltätigskeitsabzeichen des Kraftfahrpersonals der Luftwaffe, both docs are signed by Generalleutnant Bruno Bräuer!
Bruno Bräuer served as a commander on Crete and then commanded the 9. Fallschirmjäger-Division. After the war, he was convicted of war crimes and executed, along with Friedrich-Wilhelm Müller, on the anniversary of the German invasion of Crete.
Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Dr.med. Heinrich Neumann. Oberstabsarzt Dr.med. Heinrich Neumann (17.02.1908 † 19.05.2005) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzeson August 21, 1941 as Oberstabsarzt und Regimentsarzt of Luftlande-Sturm-Regiment 1.
Awarded for his actions during the Battle of Crete. As all the officers of the I./Fallschirmjäger-Sturm-Regiment 1 had fallen, Neumann took over the leadership of the rest of the Bataillon. Oberleutnant Trebes, commanding the remnants of the Stoßgruppe Braun, also attached himself to Neumann’s group. Acting on his own initiative, Dr. Neumann decided to capture the NW part of Hill 107 and eliminate the Allied AA guns there that commanded the Maleme airfield. In this he was successful, with this action being the turning point of the whole battle. After returning to his nominal duties, he was then ordered by the newly arrived Oberst Ramcke to take over the Bataillon once again. Thus, on the morning of 22.05.1941, Neumann divided the Bataillon into 2 Kompanien. The next day Neumann and his men took the role of Vorausabteilung, and advanced ahead of the left wing of the II. Bataillon towards the east. At 17:00 he reached the village of Modea. The next day, while on the hill south of Platania, the Bataillon halted as the attack had been postponed. Finally, on the 24.05.1941, Oberleutnant Stolz took over the leadership of the Bataillon and Neumann could finally return to looking after the many wounded for good. In this capacity he also distinguished himself outstandingly.
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 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 Scarce Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Dr.med. Heinrich Neumann. Oberstabsarzt Dr.med. Heinrich Neumann (17.02.1908 † 19.05.2005) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzeson August 21, 1941 as Oberstabsarzt und Regimentsarzt of Luftlande-Sturm-Regiment 1.
Awarded for his actions during the Battle of Crete. As all the officers of the I./Fallschirmjäger-Sturm-Regiment 1 had fallen, Neumann took over the leadership of the rest of the Bataillon. Oberleutnant Trebes, commanding the remnants of the Stoßgruppe Braun, also attached himself to Neumann’s group. Acting on his own initiative, Dr. Neumann decided to capture the NW part of Hill 107 and eliminate the Allied AA guns there that commanded the Maleme airfield. In this he was successful, with this action being the turning point of the whole battle. After returning to his nominal duties, he was then ordered by the newly arrived Oberst Ramcke to take over the Bataillon once again. Thus, on the morning of 22.05.1941, Neumann divided the Bataillon into 2 Kompanien. The next day Neumann and his men took the role of Vorausabteilung, and advanced ahead of the left wing of the II. Bataillon towards the east. At 17:00 he reached the village of Modea. The next day, while on the hill south of Platania, the Bataillon halted as the attack had been postponed. Finally, on the 24.05.1941, Oberleutnant Stolz took over the leadership of the Bataillon and Neumann could finally return to looking after the many wounded for good. In this capacity he also distinguished himself outstandingly.
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.
