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.
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Authentic postwar autograph signed “Franz Josef Dreike.”
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Condition: Good, well-preserved with minor handling traces.
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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.
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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:
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Authentic postwar autograph signed “Franz Josef Dreike.”
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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.