Original Wartime Signature on a Wartime Postcard of Hugo Primozic. Oberleutnant Hugo Primozic (16 February 1914 – 18 March 1996) was one of the most successful Sturmgeschütz (assault gun) commanders of the Second World War. Serving with Sturmgeschütz-Abteilung 667, he achieved remarkable success against Soviet armor, earning both the Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross and the Oak Leaves within a span of just a few months in late 1942 and early 1943. His extraordinary tally of destroyed enemy tanks made him one of the legendary figures of the German assault gun arm.
Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross (Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes) – 19 September 1942, as Wachtmeister and Zugführer, 2./Sturmgeschütz-Abteilung 667.
Awarded for destroying 45 enemy tanks during fighting in the central sector of the Eastern Front. Of these, Primozic destroyed 24 in one day (15 September 1942), halting a major Soviet breakthrough.
Oak Leaves to the Knight’s Cross (Ritterkreuz mit Eichenlaub) – 25 January 1943, as Oberwachtmeister and Zugführer, 2./Sturmgeschütz-Abteilung 667.
Awarded for raising his total of destroyed tanks to 60. On 11 December 1942 alone, he destroyed 7 Soviet tanks during a counterattack.
Zugführer (platoon leader) in 2./Sturmgeschütz-Abteilung 667, operating on the Eastern Front.
September 1942: Destroyed 24 tanks in a single day, preventing a Soviet breakthrough – a feat that earned him the Ritterkreuz.
December 1942: In another display of skill and tenacity, destroyed 7 tanks in one day, bringing his tally to 60 and earning him the Eichenlaub.
Rose to the rank of Oberleutnant before the war’s end.
Survived the conflict and lived until 1996.
Authentic wartime signature of Hugo Primozic.
Signed on a wartime postcard.
Condition: Good, clear and well-preserved.
Hugo Primozic stands among the most celebrated Sturmgeschütz aces of the German Army. His tank-destroying record – especially the extraordinary achievement of 24 tanks in a single day – has become legendary. His autograph, particularly on a wartime postcard, is a prized piece for collectors of Panzerjäger history, Ritterkreuz recipients, and Eastern Front memorabilia.
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 Wagner. Hauptmann Hans-Joachim Wagner (28.12.1913 in Neubrandenburg † 09.06.1985 in Kiel) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on January 25, 1945 as Hauptmann with the Sturmgeschütz-Brigade 286.
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 Peter Frantz. Major im Generalstab Peter Frantz (24.07.1917 † 11.03.2001) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on June 4, 1942 as Oberleutnant und Chef of the 16. Kompanie/ Infanterie-Regiment "Grossdeutschland" and the Eichenlaub on April 14, 1943 as Hauptmann und Kommandeur of the Sturmgeschütz-Abteilung "Grossdeutschland".
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 Konrad Sauer. Leutnant Konrad Sauer (29.01.1915 † 12.07.1986) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on September 26, 1942 as Wachtmeister und Zugführer in the 3. Batterie/ Sturmgeschütz-Abteilung 209 and the Eichenlaub on September 30, 1944 as Leutnant und Führer of the 1. Batterie/ Sturmgeschütz-Brigade 393. Dedicated on the reverse to the Veteran.
Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo plus Letter of Wolfgang von Bostell. Oberleutnant Wolfgang von Bostell (25.02.1917 † 10.05.1991) earned the Ritterkreuz on September 2, 1944 with 2. Kompanie/ Panzerjäger-(Sturmgeschütz-)Abteilung 1023 and the Eichenlaub on April 30, 1945 as Oberleutnant und Führer of the 2. Kompanie/ Panzerjäger-Abteilung 205 of the 205. Infanterie-Division. Good Condition.
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 Georg Bose. Leutnant Georg Bose (20.10.1921 † 26.09.2011) earned the Ritterkreuz on September 21, 1944 as Leutnant und Zugführer of 1. Kompanie/ Sturmgeschütz-Abteilung 177.
Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Gottfried Tornau. Hauptmann Gottfried Tornau (25.07.1914 † 28.04.1981) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on March 5, 1945 as Hauptmann und Führer of Sturmartillerie-Brigade of the Führer-Grenadier-Division "Großdeutschland".
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.