Original award document set of Obergefreiter Hanl, who served with the Infanterie-Regiment 260 of the 113. Infanterie-Division (destroyed in Stalingrad!) and the Panzergrenadier-Regiment 126 of the 23. Panzer-Division.
Award documents include:
the Panzerkampfabzeichen in Bronze
the Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz signed by Oberstleutnant Wilhelm Härder (DKIG)
Original Award document of Unteroffizier Schenk, who earned the Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz (Wound Badge in Black) for his wound sustained on August 15, 1942 during the Battle of Stalingrad, while serving with the Stab/ Infanterie-Regiment 673 of the 376. Infanterie-Division. This division was destroyed in Stalingrad! Condition as seen, has been folded in the past.
Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Paul Becker. Unteroffizier Paul Becker (21.03.1918 in Düren † 29.11.1992 in Düren) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on October 25, 1942 as Obergefreiter und Richtschütze in the 10. Batterie/ Artillerie-Regiment 3 of the 3. Infanterie-Division.
Knight’s Cross: “Obergefreiter Paul Becker had already destroyed 28 enemy tanks during the heavy combat near Kalatsch, and for this he was awarded the Iron Cross First Class. During the battle of Stalingrad he significantly contributed to the successful defense against enemy counterattacks through his personal bravery and decisiveness. The Bolsheviks commenced a furious attack with strong infantry forces that had the support of numerous tanks. Their aim was to break through the German blocking position to the north of the city. Obergefreiter Becker persevered throughout the fierce hostile fire while serving at his gun, and in the heavy fighting he destroyed 13 enemy tanks (most of which were heavy types). He smashed local enemy infantry penetrations with well laid fire. Thus, within a short time, Obergefreiter Becker destroyed a total of 41 Soviet tanks and decisively contributed to the great successes of his 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 Werner Oberländer. Oberleutnant Werner Oberländer (16.12.1912 in Bankauermühle† 12.10.1996 Kaufbeuren) earned the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold on July 10, 1942 as Leutnant in the 2. Staffel/ Kampfgeschwader 55 “Greif” and the Ritterkreuz des Eiseren Kreuzes on March 24, 1943 as Oberleutnant und Flugzeugführer in the 2. Staffel/ Kampfgeschwader 55 “Greif”.
Knight’s Cross: “Awarded in recognition of his total of 263 bomber sorties flown, during which he achieved his greatest operational success on the Eastern front. Here he distinguished himself, among other things, by scoring several direct hits on Rostov’s railway station (19.07.1942), placing a direct hit on an engine factory in Stalingrad (25.08.1942) and by striking against shipping on the Wolga.”
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 Anton Benning. Leutnant Anton Benning (15.05.1918 in Hakenberg † 29.09.2013 in Recklingshausen) earned the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold on January 1, 1945 with Jagdgeschwader 302 and the Ritterkreuz des Eisernes Kreuzes on April 13, 1945 as Leutnant und Staffelkapitän of the 1. Staffel/ Jagdgeschwader 301.
As a transport pilot flying the Junkers Ju 52, he took part in supplying the Stalingrad pocket in early 1943, before retraining as a single engined fighter pilot with Jagdgeschwader 106 (JG 106). Benning was credited with 28 victories (inc. 18 four engined bombers, of which 3 were RAF Lancasters), all on the Western Front.
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 Erkennungsmarke “Stab/ Luftflotten.Kdo.4” which stands for Stab/Luftflottenkommando 4. Most interestingly, Luftflotte 4 was responsible for the bombing of Stalingrad! Condition as seen.
"Luftflotte 4 (Air Fleet 4) was one of the primary divisions of the German Luftwaffe in World War II. It was formed on 18 March 1939, from Luftwaffenkommando Österreich in Vienna. The Luftflotte was redesignated on 21 April 1945, to Luftwaffenkommando 4, and became subordinated to Luftflotte 6. It was the Luftflotte 4, that was responsible for the bombing campaign of Stalingrad, where ca. 40,000 civilians died. This Luftwaffe detachment was based in Romania, Bulgaria, Southeast Poland, Hungary, Ukraine and Russian occupied territories, for supporting Axis forces; with command offices in Morczyn, Hungary, during 26 June 1944, Eastern Front." (Source: Wikipedia)
Original award document of Gefreiter Schele for the Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse (Iron Cross 2nd Class), awarded for courageous service on July 24, 1941, while serving with the 297. Infanterie-Division. Interesting division as this division fought in the City of Stalingrad and was destroyed there! Document was signed by Max Pfeffer (Pfeffer surrendered to the Soviet forces at the conclusion of the Battle of Stalingrad in 1943. Convicted as a war criminal in the Soviet Union, he died in captivity in 1955.). Condition as seen, has been folded, punched and colored on the reverse in the past.
Read more about the297. Infanterie-Division (Wikipedia)
Original Award document of Oberzahlmeister Banholzer, who served with the Stab der I./ Infanterie-Regiment 578 of the 305. Infanterie-Division (which was destroyed in Stalingrad!) for the Kriegsverdienstkreuz 2. Klasse mit Schwertern (War Merit Cross 2nd Class with Swords) for his service on December 20, 1941. Document was signed by Generalmajor Kurt Pflugradt. Has been folded in the past.
Original Wartime Signature on a Studioportrait of Alfred Druschel. Oberst Alfred Druschel (04.02.1917 † Missing in Action 01.01.1945) earned the Ritterkreuz on August 21, 1941 as Oberleutnant und Staffelkapitän of the 2. Staffel/ Lehrgeschwader 2, the Eichenlaub on September 3, 1942 as Hauptmann und Kommandeur of the I. Gruppe/ Schlachtgeschwader 1 and the Schwertern on February 19, 1943 as Hauptmann und Kommandeur of the I. Gruppe/ Schlachtgeschwader 1. Good condition. Edges have been cut.
Eichenlaub: “Awarded for further individual and command achievements during operations at Kertsch, Sevastopol and the Caucasus. By this time he had flown over 600 sorties. A particularly notable success took place on the 12.06.1942 when he destroyed an ammunition train along the Kharkov-Kupyansk railway (about 60 km ESE of Kharkov itself).”
Schwertern: “Awarded for his flying over 700 sorties as well as the great successes of his Gruppe at Voronezh, Rostov, along the Don and at Stalingrad.” (via Tracesofwar)
Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Maximilian Reichsfreiherr von Edelsheim. General der Panzertruppe Maximilian von Edelsheim (06.07.1887 in Berlin † 26.04.1994 in Constance) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on July 30, 1941 as Oberstleutnant und Kommandeur of Radfahr-Abteilung 1 of the 1. Kavallerie-Division, the Eichenlaub on December 23, 1942 as Oberst und Kommandeurof the Panzergrenadier-Regiment 26 of the 24. Panzer-Division and the Schwertern on October 23, 1944 as Generalleutnant und Kommandeur of the 24. Panzer-Division. He earned the Eichenlaub during the Battle for Stalingrad! He was flown out of the pocket.
He negotiated the surrender of German forces to the Americans at the bridge at Tangermünde on the Elbe River on or about May 2, 1945. The German 12th Army, under General Walther Wenck had previously done a 180 degree turn away from the Western Allies, resulting from an order to relieve Berlin from the Soviet attack. Disobeying the order, Wenck fought due East, into the Spree Forest region, toward the town of Halbe and linked up with the remnants of the German 9th Army. They then reversed and went west, back to the Elbe. There, Edelsheim crossed the Elbe on a schwimmwagen and negotiated the surrender of all German forces on the West side of the Elbe to the Americans. Read more on Maximilian von Edelsheim (Wikipedia)
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 Günter Goebel. Oberstleutnant i.G. Günter Goebel (14.11.1917 in Hagen † 04.09.1993 in Hagen) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on October 18, 1941 as Oberleutnantund Adjutant of Infanterie-Regiment 208 of the 79. Infanterie-Division and the Eichenlaub on January 18, 1943 as Hauptmannund Führer of Kampfgruppe Goebel with the Armeeoberkommando 6.
“He is also known for the command of the Kampfgruppe Goebel assault on Stalingrad at the end of November 1942 around Nishij and Tschiskaja with 3,000 servicemen. With the following radio message, they became known to the staff of the 6th Army: “Battle-group Captain Goebel with 3,000 men holds the Don River bridge at (Werchne) Chir(skaya). Keep the head up, as we do”. He held, together with his Kampfgruppe, for weeks, an important bridgehead. He later became the 180th recipient of the Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves for his bravery.”
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 Walther von Seydlitz-Kurzbach. General der Artillerie Walther von Seydlitz-Kurzbach (22.08.1888 in Hamburg † 28.04.1976 in Bremen) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on August 15, 1940 and the Eichenlaub on December 31, 1941 as Generalmajorund Kommandeur of the 12. Infanterie-Division.
Walther von Seydlitz commanded the LI. Armeekorps during the Battle of Stalingrad. At the end of the battle, he gave his officers freedom of action and was relieved of command. A few days later, Seydlitz fled the German lines under fire from his own side with a group of other officers. Seydlitz was a leader in the forming, under Soviet supervision, of an anti-Nazi organisation, the League of German Officers, and was made a member of the National Committee for a Free Germany. He was condemned by many of his fellow generals for his collaboration with the Soviet Union. He was sentenced to death in absentia by Hitler's government. Seydlitz's idea of creating an anti-Nazi force of some 40,000 German prisoners-of-war to be airlifted into Germany was never seriously considered.
In 1950, a Soviet tribunal sentenced him to 25 years of imprisonment, but in 1955 he was released to West Germany, where in 1956, his Third Reich death sentence was nullified. However, he was despised by his former army colleagues both for his role in the Battle of Stalingrad and for his later collaboration with the Soviet Union. He was denied the restoration of his retired rank and pension by the Bundeswehr. (Read more on Walther von Seydlitz-Kurzbach (Wikipedia))
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-Joachim Löser. Hauptmann Hans-Joachim Löser (04.04.1918 in Weimar † 13.02.2001 in Prien) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on January 20, 1943 as Hauptmann und Kommandeur of the III. Bataillon/ Füsilier-Regiment 230 of the 76. Infanterie-Division. He earned the Ritterkreuz during the Battle for Stalingrad!
During the fighting for the Stalingrad pocket in the winter of 1942/43, Hauptmann Löser especially distinguished himself for his defense of a German main dressing station at Rossoschka. For this he would be decorated with the Knight’s Cross. Hauptmann Löser was severely wounded during the Stalingrad siege and was evacuated on the last flight to leave Stalingrad.
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 Helmut Lutze. Oberfeldwebel Helmut Lutze (05.07.1917 in Zscherben † 29.07.2013 in Planegg-München) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on October 2, 1942 as Oberfeldwebel in the 1. Kompanie/ Kradschützen-Bataillon 64 of the 14. Panzer-Division. He earned the Ritterkreuz during the Battle for Stalingrad!
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 Helmuth Schlömer. Generalleutnant Helmuth Schlömer (30.05.1893 in Hausberge † 18.08.1995 in Minden-Lübbecke) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on October 2, 1941 as Oberst und Kommandeur of the Schützen-Regiment 5 and the Eichenlaub on December 23, 1942 as Generalmajor und Kommandeur of the 3. Infanterie-Division. Generalmajor Schlömer commanded the XIV. Panzer Corps in the Battle of Stalingrad.
Oakleaves: “Awarded for his leadership while in command of the 3. Infanterie-Division (mot) during the following battles…
1) The crossing over the Tim (28.06.1942).
2) The defense of the Voronezh bridgehead (07-13.07.1942)
3) The battle in the Don bend (24.07.-10.08.1942).
4) The defense of the northern edge of the German salient at Stalingrad, between the Don and the Volga.”
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 Hansgeorg Bätcher. Major Hansgeorg Bätcher (13.01.1914 in Finsterwalde † 23.04.2002 in Uelzen) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzeson December 21, 1942 as Hauptmann und Staffelkapitän of 1. Staffel/ Kampfgeschwader 100 and the Eichenlaub on March 24, 1944 as Major und Kommandeur of the I. Gruppe/ Kampfgeschwader 4 "General Wever".
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 Brennecke. Oberfeldwebel Wilhelm Brennecke (09.08.1918 in Wipshausen-Peine † 04.03.1998 in Peine) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzeson March 26, 1944 as Oberfeldwebel und Flugzeugführer in the Stab/ Kampfgeschwader 55.
Flew approx. 50 missions into the Stalingrad pocket! One of the reasons for his KC award.
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 plus Letter of Carl Rodenburg. Generalmajor Carl Rodenburg (17.05.1894 † 05.11.1992) earned the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold on March 7, 1942 with Infanterie-Regiment 203, the Ritterkreuz on October 8,1942 as Generalmajor und Kommandeur of the 76. Infanterie-Division and the Eichenlaub on January 31, 1943 as Generalmajor und Kommandeurof the 76. Infanterie-Division. Good Condition.
Carl Rodenburg (17 May 1894 – 5 November 1992) was a general in the Wehrmacht of Nazi Germany who commanded the 76th Infantry Division during the Battle of Stalingrad. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves. Rodenburg surrendered to the Soviet forces on 31 January 1943, during the Battle of Stalingrad. He was held until 1955. (Wikipedia)
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 Helwig Luz. Generalleutnant Helwig Luz (28.06.1892 † 28.04.1980) earned the Ritterkreuz on November 15, 1941 as Oberst und Kommandeur of the Schützen-Regiment 110 of the 11. Panzer-Division. Good condition.
In mid September 1942, his older son Helwig was killed in action in Stalingrad, while served as Leutnant with Panzer Regiment 24 and General Luz was ordered back to Germany. He spent several next months in Führer Reserve, before assumed duty as Commander, Settlement office for the 6th Army (Abwicklungsstelle 6. Armee) in February 1943. (Read more on Helwig Luz (Wikipedia)).
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 Wartime Signature on a Postcard of Maximillian von Weichs. Generalfeldmarschall Maximillian von Weichs (12.11.1881 † 27.09.1954) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on June 29, 1940 as General der Kavallerie und Oberbefehlshaber of the 2. Armee and the Eichenlaub on February 5, 1945 as Generalfeldmarschall of Oberbefehlshaber Südost. Good condition.
Fell out of Hitler's grace after suggesting to retreat from Stalingrad
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.
3x Original Award documents for Leutnant Hans Müller who served with the Infanterie-Regiment 260 of the 113. Infanterie-Division. During his service, he earned the Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse (Iron Cross 2nd Class) for his heroic service on October 1, 1941, the Eisernes Kreuz 1. Klasse(Iron Cross 2nd Class) for his heroic service on May 31, 1942 on December 4, 1944 and the Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz (Wound Badge in Black) on August 10, 1942. Just before the Battle of Stalingrad! The EK2 & EK1 document was signed by Generalleutnant Friedrich Zickwolff (RK). Condition of the documents as seen! The 113. Infanterie-Division was destroyed in Stalingrad!
Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Friedrich-Wilhelm Reinke. Major Friedrich-Wilhelm Reinke (25.12.1908 † 10.08.1986) earned the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold on February 23, 1943 and the Ritterkreuz on October 9, 1943 as Major und Kommandeur of the I. Abteilung/ Flak-Regiment 9 "Legion Condor". Good condition.
Ritterkreuz: “On the 15.01.1943 I held a section of front south of the Pitomnik airfield (near Stalingrad) with two 8.8 cm and three 2 cm AA guns as well as 180 men. When I did a roll call later that day at 16:00 I was able to find just 30 men. With 12 men I reached the German lines which had been pulled back during the day. In this action, as usual, I had covered the retreat of the 297. Infanterie-Division and was recommended for the Knight’s Cross by its commander, Generalleutnant Pfeffer.”
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 of Oberfeldwebel Gustav Ströbinger, born on January 13, 1915 in Linz a.d. Donau and was a Beamter. He divorced on 25.2.43 (?). The Soldbuch was opened on June 24, 1942 by 1./ Panzerjäger-Abteilung 100. He wore the Erkennungsmarke: -16- Stab/Pz.Abw.Abt.45. He earned 6x Awards! Served with a Bewährungs unit! He also escaped Stalingrad!READ MORE DETAILED INFORMATION BELOW
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" !
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.
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 Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Günter Goebel. Oberstleutnant i.G. Günter Goebel (14.11.1917 † 04.09.1993) earned the Ritterkreuz on October 18, 1941 as Oberleutnantund Adjutant of Infanterie-Regiment 208 of the 79. Infanterie-Division and the Eichenlaub on January 18, 1943 as Hauptmannund Führer of a Kampfgruppe with the AOK6. Good condition.
"He is also known for the command of the Kampfgruppe Goebel assault on Stalingrad at the end of November 1942 around Nishij and Tschiskaja with 3,000 servicemen. With the following radio message, they became known to the staff of the 6th Army: "Battle-group Captain Goebel with 3,000 men holds the Don River bridge at (Werchne) Chir(skaya). Keep the head up, as we do". He held, together with his Kampfgruppe, for weeks, an important bridgehead. He later became the 180th recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves for his bravery."
Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Günter Goebel. Oberstleutnant i.G. Günter Goebel (14.11.1917 † 04.09.1993) earned the Ritterkreuz on October 18, 1941 as Oberleutnantund Adjutant of Infanterie-Regiment 208 of the 79. Infanterie-Division and the Eichenlaub on January 18, 1943 as Hauptmannund Führer of a Kampfgruppe with the AOK6. Good condition.
"He is also known for the command of the Kampfgruppe Goebel assault on Stalingrad at the end of November 1942 around Nishij and Tschiskaja with 3,000 servicemen. With the following radio message, they became known to the staff of the 6th Army: "Battle-group Captain Goebel with 3,000 men holds the Don River bridge at (Werchne) Chir(skaya). Keep the head up, as we do". He held, together with his Kampfgruppe, for weeks, an important bridgehead. He later became the 180th recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves for his bravery."
Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Günter Goebel. Oberstleutnant i.G. Günter Goebel (14.11.1917 † 04.09.1993) earned the Ritterkreuz on October 18, 1941 as Oberleutnantund Adjutant of Infanterie-Regiment 208 of the 79. Infanterie-Division and the Eichenlaub on January 18, 1943 as Hauptmannund Führer of a Kampfgruppe with the AOK6. Good condition.
"He is also known for the command of the Kampfgruppe Goebel assault on Stalingrad at the end of November 1942 around Nishij and Tschiskaja with 3,000 servicemen. With the following radio message, they became known to the staff of the 6th Army: "Battle-group Captain Goebel with 3,000 men holds the Don River bridge at (Werchne) Chir(skaya). Keep the head up, as we do". He held, together with his Kampfgruppe, for weeks, an important bridgehead. He later became the 180th recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves for his bravery."
Grave Photo of Günter Goebel. Oberstleutnant i.G. Günter Goebel (14.11.1917 † 04.09.1993) earned the Ritterkreuz on October 18, 1941 as Oberleutnantund Adjutant of Infanterie-Regiment 208 of the 79. Infanterie-Division and the Eichenlaub on January 18, 1943 as Hauptmannund Führer of a Kampfgruppe with the AOK6. Good condition.
“He is also known for the command of the Kampfgruppe Goebel assault on Stalingrad at the end of November 1942 around Nishij and Tschiskaja with 3,000 servicemen. With the following radio message, they became known to the staff of the 6th Army: “Battle-group Captain Goebel with 3,000 men holds the Don River bridge at (Werchne) Chir(skaya). Keep the head up, as we do”. He held, together with his Kampfgruppe, for weeks, an important bridgehead. He later became the 180th recipient of the Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves for his bravery.”
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.
Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Helmuth Schlömer. Generalleutnant Helmuth Schlömer (30.05.1893 † 18.08.1995) earned the Ritterkreuz on October 2, 1941 as Oberst und Kommandeur of the Schützen-Regiment 5 and the Eichenlaub on December 23, 1942 as Generalmajor und Kommandeur of the 3. Infanterie-Division. Generalmajor Schlömer commanded the XIV. Panzer Corps in the Battle of Stalingrad. Good condition. Measuring: Postcardsize.
Ritterkreuz: “Awarded for his leadership during Operation Barbarossa, and in particular during the final push by Army Group North to cut off the land connection to Leningrad. His troops played a major role in the final push through the heavily fortified, swampy ground along the axis Ljuban-Ishora-Leningrad.”
Oakleaves: “Awarded for his leadership while in command of the 3. Infanterie-Division (mot) during the following battles…
1) The crossing over the Tim (28.06.1942).2) The defense of the Voronezh bridgehead (07-13.07.1942)3) The battle in the Don bend (24.07.-10.08.1942).4) The defense of the northern edge of the German salient at Stalingrad, between the Don and the Volga.”
Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photocopy of Paul Becker. Unteroffizier Paul Becker (21.03.1918 † 29.11.1992) earned the Ritterkreuz on October 25, 1942 as Obergefreiter und Richtschütze in the 10. Batterie/ Artillerie-Regiment 3 of the 3. Infanterie-Division. Good Condition. Measuring: Postcardsize.
Knight’s Cross: “Obergefreiter Paul Becker had already destroyed 28 enemy tanks during the heavy combat near Kalatsch, and for this he was awarded the Iron Cross First Class. During the battle of Stalingrad he significantly contributed to the successful defense against enemy counterattacks through his personal bravery and decisiveness. The Bolsheviks commenced a furious attack with strong infantry forces that had the support of numerous tanks. Their aim was to break through the German blocking position to the north of the city. Obergefreiter Becker persevered throughout the fierce hostile fire while serving at his gun, and in the heavy fighting he destroyed 13 enemy tanks (most of which were heavy types). He smashed local enemy infantry penetrations with well laid fire. Thus, within a short time, Obergefreiter Becker destroyed a total of 41 Soviet tanks and decisively contributed to the great successes of his Division.”
Set of 3 award documents & Wehrpass for Obergefreiter Hubert Dohe, who served with leichte Beobachtungs-Abteilung 43 (destroyed in Stalingrad!). He was "lucky" to suffer from Jaundice in September 1942.
Award document for the Kriegsverdienstkreuz 2. Klasse mit Schwertern. Earned on January 30, 1945. Signed by General der Infanterie Gerhard Matzky (Ritterkreuz)
Award document for the Krimschild. Earned on September 24, 1942. Stamp of by Generalfeldmarschall Erich von Manstein. VERY RARE UNIT VARIANT!
Award document for the Kreuzzug gegen den Kommunismus. Earned on May 25, 1944. Signed by unknown officer. VERY RARE UNIT VARIANT! Big size.
Wehrpass, well filled-in however notably two awards were never entered in his WP (the Krimschild & Kreuzzug) but it also shows that he earned the Winterschlacht im Osten.
Set of 4 award documents for Obergefreiter Fritz Doege who served with Pionier-Bataillon 160, which was later destroyed in the horrors of Stalingrad. Most interestingly, he was wounded in the area of Stalingrad on September 21, 1942.
Award document for the Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse. Earned on August 13, 1942 with Pionier-Bataillon 160 of the 60. Infanterie-Division! Signed by Generalleutnant Otto Kohlermann (Ritterkreuz).
Award document for the Verwundetenabzeichen in Silber. Earned on January 15, 1943 for a wound suffered on September 21, 1942! Signed by unknown officer.
Award document for the Winterschlacht im Osten 1941/42 (Winter War Medal). Signed by unknown officer.
Award document for the Allgemeines-Sturmabzeichen (General Assault Badge). Signed by unknown officer. Torn in two!
Set of 6 award documents & promotional document for Leutnant Wilhelm Meierkord who served with Infanterie-Regiment 133, of which the III. Bataillon was afterwards incorporated as the II. Bataillon of Infanterie-Regiment 227 (later Jäger-Regiment 227) of the 100. Jäger-Division. Most interestingly, he was wounded in the area of Stalingrad on September 25, 1942.
Award document for the Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse. Earned on June 14, 1940 with Infanterie-Regiment 133 of the 45. Infanterie-Division for the Western Campaign in 1940! Signed by Generalleutnant Friedrich Materna (Ritterkreuz).
Award document for the Eisernes Kreuz 1. Klasse. Earned on October 24, 1941 with Infanterie-Regiment 227 of the 100. leichte Infanterie-Division! Signed by Generalmajor Werner Sanne (RK) (Captured at Stalingrad and died in captivity!).
Award document for the Infanterie-Sturmabzeichen. Earned on October 4, 1941. Signed (likely) by (later) Oberst Franz Neibecker (Ritterkreuz) (Captured at Stalingrad and died in Captivity!). Document is torn apart in two.
Award document for the Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz. Earned on October 7, 1941 for a wound suffered on September 18, 1941! Signed by unknown officer.
Award document for the Verwundetenabzeichen in Silber. Earned on October 31, 1942 for a wound suffered on September 25, 1942! Signed by unknown officer.
Award document for the DRL-Sportabzeichen in Bronze. (Outer cover missing).
Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Günter Goebel. Oberstleutnant i.G. Günter Goebel (14.11.1917 † 04.09.1993) earned the Ritterkreuz on October 18, 1941 as Oberleutnantund Adjutant of Infanterie-Regiment 208 of the 79. Infanterie-Division and the Eichenlaub on January 18, 1943 as Hauptmannund Führer of a Kampfgruppe with the AOK6. Good condition.
"He is also known for the command of the Kampfgruppe Goebel assault on Stalingrad at the end of November 1942 around Nishij and Tschiskaja with 3,000 servicemen. With the following radio message, they became known to the staff of the 6th Army: "Battle-group Captain Goebel with 3,000 men holds the Don River bridge at (Werchne) Chir(skaya). Keep the head up, as we do". He held, together with his Kampfgruppe, for weeks, an important bridgehead. He later became the 180th recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves for his bravery."
Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Hans-Joachim Löser. Major Hans-Joachim Löser (04.04.1918 † 13.02.2001) earned the Ritterkreuz on January 20, 1943 as Hauptmann und Bataillonskommandeur of the III. Bataillon/ Füsilier-Regiment 230 of the 76. Infanterie-Division. Good Condition. Measuring: 12,6x17,8cm.
Knight's Cross: During the fighting for the Stalingrad pocket in the winter of 1942/43, Hauptmann Löser especially distinguished himself for his defense of a German main dressing station at Rossoschka. For this he would be decorated with the Knight’s Cross. Hauptmann Löser was severely wounded during the Stalingrad siege and was evacuated on the last flight to leave Stalingrad.
Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Paper Photo of Carl Rodenburg. Generalmajor Carl Rodenburg (17.05.1894 † 05.11.1992) earned the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold on March 7, 1942 with Infanterie-Regiment 203, the Ritterkreuz on October 8,1942 as Generalmajor und Kommandeur of the 76. Infanterie-Division and the Eichenlaub on January 31, 1943 as Generalmajor und Kommandeurof the 76. Infanterie-Division. Good Condition. Measuring: Postcardsize. Comes with an extra signed letter.
