Original Award document of Feldwebel Otto Laub, who served with the Gr. Heeresstreifendienst bei Panzer-Armee-Oberkommando 4,for the Kriegsverdienstkreuz 2. Klasse mit Schwertern (War Merit Cross 1st Class with Swords) for his service on April 20, 1943. Very rare and desirable Hoth variant and unit! Document was folded in the past and has punch holes. Condition as seen.
Original Feuerwehr-Verband des Kreises Liebenwerda Ausweis for a Brandmeister serving with the Freiwilligen Feuerwehr of the Ortspolizeibezirks Liebenwerda. Complete with photograph! First time I've ever encoutered this!
Original death card ("Sterbebild") of Kommisär d. Landespolizei Andreas Müller. Interestingly, he died in 1951 but still with wartime photo on the card.
Soldbuch & Award document of a Platoon Commander (Zugführer) who served in the Luftschutz-Polizei München. He earned 3x awards: Bayerische Militärverdienstkreuz mit Schwertern, Kriegsverdienstkreuz 2. Klasse mit Schwertern & Luftschutz-Ehrenzeichen. Complete with all pages and photo. Most likely the SS runes were (nicely) removed from the front cover.
Original Polizei-Soldbuch of Rottwachtmeister der Schutzpolizei der Reserve Hugo Möller, who served with the Bürgermeister als Ortspolizeibehörde Rawitsch. Next to the place, most interestingly are his equipment entries, which notes that he received Achselstücke, Tschako and Handfessel (hand cuffs). Bearer of the Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse (1914) and Frontkämpfehrenzeichen. Complete with photo.
Wehrpass of SS-Rottenführer Aloys Hillesheim, born in Ketting, Koblenz. He served with the SS-Polizei-Schützen-Regiment 3 & SS-Polizei-Schützen-Regiment 1of the SS-Polizei-Division. He earned the Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz. Interestingly, in his Wehrpass is noted "Gewehr Scharfschütze" (Sharpshooter / Sniper). After his wounded, he served in Holland a few months until he was discharged.
Award document for the Winterschlacht im Osten 1941/42 (Winter War Medal) of Feldwebel der Feldgendamerie Karl Schwab for his service during the harsh winter on August 25, 1942 with Feldgendarmerie-Abteilung 541. This abteilung served under 6. Armee and parts it were encircled in Stalingrad! Signed by the commander of the abteilung. Has been folded in the past.
Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Johannes Scherg. SS-Hauptsturmführer Johannes Scherg (16.05.1918 † 22.12.1997) earned the German Cross in Gold with the SS-Panzer-Aufklärungs-Abteilung 2 “Das Reich” and the Knight’s Cross on October 23, 1944 with the SS-Panzer-Aufklärungs-Abteilung 4 of the 4. SS-Polizei-Grenadier-Division. He also earned the Nahkampfspange in Silber (Close Combat Badge in Silver). Good Condition. Measuring: Postcardsize.
Polizei Soldbuch for Revier-Oberwachtmeister der Schutzpolizei Alfred Pietras, born in Königsberg, who served with the Nachrichtenstaffel/ Kommando der Schutzpolizei and the Stab/ Höhere SS und Polizeiführer Ostland. During his service he earned the Memellandmedaille (!) (Rare), Kriegsverdienstkreuz II. Klasse mit Schwertern, Deutsches Reichssportabzeichen in Bronze, SA-Sportabzeichen in Bronze, Grundschein der D.L.R.G. and Leistungschein der D.L.R.G. Comes with his (small) Besitz-Zeugnis for the SA-Sportabzeichen (Nr. 001133075) and a Portrait. Needs more research. Good condition.
Award document of Wachtmeister der Schutzpolizei Josef Widl serving in Augsburg for the Kriegsverdienstkreuzkreuz 2. Klasse mit Schwertern (War Merit Cross 2nd Class with Swords) signed by unknown officer. Has been folded in the past.
Original Scarce Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Rudolf Seitz. SS-Untersturmführer Heinz Jürgens (11.10.1919 † 14.11.1994) earned the Ritterkreuz on October 24, 1942 as SS-Unterscharführer in the 1. Kompanie/ SS-Polizei-Panzerjäger-Abteilung 4 of the 4. SS-Polizei-Panzergrenadier-Division. Good condition. Measuring: Postcardsize. Comes with an extra letter..
Knight's Cross: Unterscharführer Seitz received his Knight’s Cross for actions while serving with the SS-Polizei division during its battles around Leningrad. On the 19.08.1942, though he technically belonged to a Sturmgeschütz unit, Seitz was manning a Pak 36 with one other soldier, an SS-Rottenführer. On that day the Soviets attacked the blocking position Seitz and his comrade were holding. Despite being isolated and eventually surrounded by the attackers, Seitz and his comrade held their ground for a total of 8 hours (from 12:00 to 20:00) and inflicted heavy losses on the Soviets. Though their gun was ineffective against heavier tanks, Seitz still used it to good effect against less heavily armoured vehicles and infantry. As they were close to being overrun just before nightfall, they destroyed their gun and were able to exfiltrate back to German lines. It seems that their holding their positions through this difficult day was extremely useful for the rest of the Division, for Seitz would be awarded the Knight’s Cross due to his actions on that day.
Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Karl Auer. SS-Sturmbannführer Karl Auer (20.10.1916 † 31.03.1997) earned the Ritterkreuz on October 31, 1944 as SS-Hauptsturmführer und Kommandeur of the I. Bataillon/ SS-Panzer-Grenadier-Regiment 8 of the 4. SS-Polizei-Panzergrenadier-Division. He also earned the Nahkampfspange in Gold(Close Combat Badge in Gold) on March 22, 1945 as SS-Sturmbannführer und Kommandeur of the SS-Feldersatz-Bataillon 4 of the 4. SS-Polizei-Panzergrenadier-Division. Good Condition. Postcardsize.
Knight’s Cross recommendation:"On the 16.09.1944, during an attack by Kampfgruppe Prager, a Kompanie of the I./8 was sent on a flanking maneuver to the right in order to envelop the enemy’s toughly defended river position south of Sag. As the attacks from the front and left offered no promises for success, and because the terrain on the right was favourable for an attack, an additional Kompanie from the I./8 was deployed on the right to engage the enemy in their flank and rear. However the attack still only made slow initial progress in the face of tough enemy resistance. The attack was only reenergized after SS-Haupsturmführer Auer had personally taken over the main attacking Kompanie on the right. The Kompanie thrust into the flank and rear of the strongly fortified enemy river position and rolled it up from the flank.With this the enemy’s toughly defended Timisul position, held by about 7 companies, was captured. This success was first and foremost due to the personal boldness, bravery and prudence of SS-Hauptsturmführer Auer.On the 17.09.1944 SS-Hauptsturmführer Auer and his Bataillon thrust forwards in the area east of Temeschburg while once again under the command of Kampfgruppe Prager. This Kampfgruppe had the task of stop the enemy from linking up along the line Temeschburg—Lugoj. SS-Hauptsturmführer took up positions in the east with elements of his Bataillon to provide flank protection for the Kampfgruppe. However, following a good initial success, the enemy succeeded in using their superior forces (supported by tanks and artillery) to cut off Auer’s force from the rest of the Kampfgruppe. But Auer and his men was in turn able to withstand the enemy onslaught with exemplary bravery and perseverance. Auer went on to conduct a skillful breakout back to the Kampfgruppe during the night with only minimal friendly losses.On the 24.09.1944 Auer and his Bataillon were employed on the left wing of the friendly attacking group in order to guard its open left flank. To this end the Bataillon dispatched elements to attack Sandra (30 km northwest of Temeschburg), however the attack bogged down west of Sandra in the face of overwhelming enemy forces. In response SS-Hauptsturmführer Auer gathered up a Kompanie and the reserve Zug on his own initiative, and with this force he led a thrust into the enemy flank and captured Sandra. The resolution and personal bravery of this Bataillon commander was decisive. He and his weak forces then held Sandra against all enemy attacks despite becoming temporarily encircled.By doing this Auer facilitated the success of our own thrust to the north along the route Essag—Periam, which itself led to the cutting off of those Russian forces in the area southwest of the Maros (southeast of Temeschburg). Auer thus decisively contributed to the defeat of the Russian’s thrust from the southeast.”
Set of an Award document for the Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse (Iron Cross 2nd Class) & Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz (Wound Badge in Black) of Leutnant der Schutzpolizei Wilhelm Kretschmer of the 3. Kompanie/ Reserve-Polizei-Bataillon 2 subordinated to the 281. Sicherungs-Division. He earned the Iron Cross 2nd Class in November 1941 and the Wound Badge in January 1942. Documents signed by Generalleutnant und Divisionskommandeur Friedrich Bayer (died in Soviet captivity) and Major der Schutzpolizei Röhrbein.
He likely earned it for actions on 12th November. See extra attachment!
Award document for the Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz (Wound Badge in Black) of Rottwachtmeister August Witz of the 1. Kompanie/ Reserve-Polizei-Bataillon 131 subordinated to the 403. Sicherungs-Division. Earned in October 1941, Signed by Generalleutnant und Divisionskommandeur Wolfgang von Ditfurth (Hanged in 1946 by Russia for war crimes).
Award document for the Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse (Iron Cross 2nd Class) of Oberwachtmeister Leo Walaschevski of the II. Bataillon/ Polizei-Regiment 6 subordinated to the 444. Sicherungs-Division. Earned in January 1943, Signed by Generalmajor und Divisionskommandeur Adalbert Mikulicz (DKIG).
Authentic Scarce Set of Photographs, his Wife’s Diary and Promotional Documents of SS-Hauptsturmführer Hans Klingbeil-Zerbe. During the war he served with Reserve-Polizei-Bataillon 63 and I. Bataillon/ SS-Polizei-Regiment 17 als Kompaniechef (Company Commander). In March 1944, he was lastly promoted to SS-Hauptsturmführer (he was promoted to Hauptmann der Schutzpolizei before but afterwards when incorporated into the SS, he received the SS equivalent). His NSDAP-Nummer was 7.489.549 and SS-Nr. 476 907. The I. Bataillon/ SS-Polizei-Regiment 17 was active during the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising (April-May 1943) and Warsaw Uprising (August-October 1944)!
His award documents were handsigned by: Heinrich Himmler, Kurt Daluege (2x) and Joachim Petsch (2x). The set includes stunning photographs that are almost all well-documented with captions incl. names & places!
Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Hans Traupe. SS-Obersturmbannführer Hans Traupe (04.05.1913 † 23.06.2004) earned the Ritterkreuz on February 23, 1944 as SS-Sturmbannführer und Kommandeur of the I. Bataillon/ SS-Polizei-Grenadier-Regiment 3 of the 4. SS-Polizei-Panzergrenadier-Division. Good condition. Measuring: Postcardsize
Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Johannes Scherg. SS-Hauptsturmführer Johannes Scherg (16.05.1918 † 22.12.1997) earned the German Cross in Gold with the SS-Panzer-Aufklärungs-Abteilung 2 “Das Reich” and the Knight’s Cross on October 23, 1944 with the SS-Panzer-Aufklärungs-Abteilung 4 of the 4. SS-Polizei-Grenadier-Division. He also earned the Nahkampfspange in Silber (Close Combat Badge in Silver). Good Condition. Measuring: Postcardsize.
Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Paper of Heinz Jürgens. SS-Hauptsturmführer Heinz Jürgens (21.03.1917 † 07.07.2008) earned the Ritterkreuz on May 9, 1945 as SS-Hauptsturmführer und Kommandeur of the SS-Polizei-Panzeraufklärungs-Abteilung 4 of the 4. SS-Polizei-Panzergrenadier-Division. Good condition. Measuring: 8,8x12,8cm. Comes with an extra letter.
During World War II the Polizei Division was formed for active service, Heinz Jürgens served in the Battle of France where he was wounded at Les Islettes and awarded the Wound Badge, the Iron Cross 2nd class and was promoted to Obersturmführer (First Lieutenant) and Oberleutnant of Schutzpolizei.
In 1941 Jürgens participated in Operation Barbarossa the invasion of the Soviet Union. The 4th SS Polizei Division was attached to Army Group North which advanced through the Baltic States towards Leningrad. In January 1942, Jürgens was awarded the Iron cross 1st class and in November 1942, promoted to Hauptsturmführer (Captain) and Hauptmann of Schutzpolizei. After carrying out anti-partisan duties in the Soviet Union the Division was sent to Greece and reformed as a Panzer Grenadier Division, Heinz Jürgens was given command of the 4th SS Panzer Reconnaissance Battalion. From September 1944 to January 1945 they were forced to withdraw into Hungary and Slovakia.
In February 1945 the Division was moved north to Pomerania where Jürgens Battalion acted as a Fire Brigade being sent where they were needed most at short notice. They defended a bridge across the Oder river until the German forces were evacuated across the river in March 1945, for which Jürgens was commended by the commanding General Friedrich August Schack and was promoted to Major of Schutzpolizei in April 1945. Jürgens was awarded the Knight’s Cross in May 1945 for his previous actions, but due to the situation in Germany at the time the order was not signed. (Source: Wikipedia)
Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photocopy of Hans Traupe. SS-Obersturmbannführer Hans Traupe (04.05.1913 † 23.06.2004) earned the Ritterkreuz on February 23, 1944 as SS-Sturmbannführer und Kommandeur of the I. Bataillon/ SS-Polizei-Grenadier-Regiment 3 of the 4. SS-Polizei-Panzergrenadier-Division. Good condition.
Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photocopy of Heinz Heuer. Oberleutnant Heinz Heuer (02.03.1918 † 06.01.2002) earned the Ritterkreuz on April 22, 1945 as Oberfeldwebel with Kampfgruppe zur besonderen Verwendung Berlin 5. Good condition.
Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photocopy of Viktor Stichler. SS-Obersturmführer Viktor Stichler (27.01.1920 † ) served with the 2. Kompanie/ SS-Nachrichten-Abteilung 4 of the 4. SS-Polizei-Panzergrenadier-Division. Good condition. Postcardsize.
Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photocopy of Viktor Stichler. SS-Obersturmführer Viktor Stichler (27.01.1920 † ) served with the 2. Kompanie/ SS-Nachrichten-Abteilung 4 of the 4. SS-Polizei-Panzergrenadier-Division. Good condition. Postcardsize. Comes with an extra document.
Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photocopy of Viktor Stichler. SS-Obersturmführer Viktor Stichler (27.01.1920 † ) served with the 2. Kompanie/ SS-Nachrichten-Abteilung 4 of the 4. SS-Polizei-Panzergrenadier-Division. Good condition. Postcardsize. Comes with an extra signed letter.
Postwar Signature of Heinz Jürgens. Hauptsturmführer Heinz Jürgens earned the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold (German Cross in Gold) and Ritterkreuz (Knight's Cross) with SS-Polizei-Panzeraufklärungs-Abteilung 4 of the 4. SS-Polizei-Panzergrenadier-Division. Signed on front and back.
During World War II the Polizei Division was formed for active service, Heinz Jürgens served in the Battle of France where he was wounded at Les Islettes and awarded the Wound Badge, the Iron Cross 2nd class and was promoted to Obersturmführer (First Lieutenant) and Oberleutnant of Schutzpolizei.
In 1941 Jürgens participated in Operation Barbarossa the invasion of the Soviet Union. The 4th SS Polizei Division was attached to Army Group North which advanced through the Baltic States towards Leningrad. In January 1942, Jürgens was awarded the Iron cross 1st class and in November 1942, promoted to Hauptsturmführer (Captain) and Hauptmann of Schutzpolizei. After carrying out anti-partisan duties in the Soviet Union the Division was sent to Greece and reformed as a Panzer Grenadier Division, Heinz Jürgens was given command of the 4th SS Panzer Reconnaissance Battalion. From September 1944 to January 1945 they were forced to withdraw into Hungary and Slovakia.
In February 1945 the Division was moved north to Pomerania where Jürgens Battalion acted as a Fire Brigade being sent where they were needed most at short notice. They defended a bridge across the Oder river until the German forces were evacuated across the river in March 1945, for which Jürgens was commended by the commanding General Friedrich August Schack and was promoted to Major of Schutzpolizei in April 1945. Jürgens was awarded the Knight's Cross in May 1945 for his previous actions, but due to the situation in Germany at the time the order was not signed. (Source: Wikipedia)
III. Reich Postcard "Die Polizei im Fronteinsatz" ("Zum Tag der Deutschen Polizei 1942", "Streife der Ordnungspolizei und der Sicherheitspolizei im Osten") in color. Good condition.
Postwar Signature of Walter Becker, veteran of the 4. SS-Polizei-Panzergrenadier-Division. Signed on the reverse. Comes with a page covering his history.
