Franz Josef Dreike – SS-Flak-Abteilung 2 “Das Reich”

Original and scarce postwar signature of Franz Josef Dreike on a postwar photograph. Dreike (27 October 1910 – 24 July 1988) served as SS-Hauptsturmführer and commander of SS-Flak-Abteilung 2, attached to the 2. SS-Panzer-Division “Das Reich.”

He was awarded the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes (Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross) on 6 May 1945, one of the final such decorations of the war, for his leadership in the defensive actions during the closing phase of World War II.

Details:

• Authentic postwar autograph signed “Franz Josef Dreike.”

• Condition: Good, well-preserved with minor handling traces.

• Format: Postwar photograph, standard size.

Collector’s Note:
A rarely encountered signature of a Das Reich Knight’s Cross recipient. Late-war awardees like Dreike are particularly sought after due to the scarcity of surviving signatures. A fine and authentic addition for advanced collections of Waffen-SS, Knight’s Cross recipients, or Das Reich division memorabilia.