Rare Soldbuch & Personal Grouping — SS-Panzer-Pionier-Bataillon 11 “Nordland” (Died in Captivity)

Grouping belonging to SS-Sturmmann Johann Schmid, who served with the 3. Kompanie / SS-Panzer-Pionier-Bataillon 11 of the famed 11. SS-Freiwilligen-Panzergrenadier-Division “Nordland.”

Contents

• Soldbuch

  • Opened by Stubaf. Hermann Voß (Kdr. Pi.Btl. 11)

  • Contains entries for his awards and service

  • Final entries signed by notable officers (see below)

• Wound Tag (for grenade splinter wound at Narwa)

• Photo of Schmid in uniform

• Two rare photographs of “Orphanage Hill,” Narwa

  • Extremely famous position in SS history during the Narwa fighting

• SS-Schule Prag (Pioneer school) training photo

• Family photos & train tickets

Awards & Service

• Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz (Wound Badge in Black)

• Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse (Iron Cross 2nd Class)

• Wounded at Narwa (grenade splinter to face/feet)

• Likely captured during the Battle of Berlin and later died in captivity.

Officer Signatures & Provenance

• Stubaf. Hermann Voß — Kdr. Pi.Btl. 11 (opened the Soldbuch, April 1945)

• Ostuf. Fritz Gärdtner — 2./Pi.Btl. 11 (signed Dec. 1943 check; KIA July 1944 at Auvere)

• Ustuf. Hans Henseler — Chef, 3./Pi.Btl. 11 (signed last check & EK2 entry, Oct. 1944)

Historical Significance

• Rare grouping tied directly to Narwa 1944, including photographs of the legendary Orphanage Hill — among the most iconic battle sites in the defense of the Narwa Front.

• Strong divisional connection to the “Nordland” Division, heavily involved on the Eastern Front and in the final battles around Berlin.

• Includes both frontline material (Soldbuch, wound tag, Narwa photos) and intimate personal effects (family photos, travel tickets) that bring the soldier’s story to life.

Condition

• As seen in photos: authentic, untouched grouping with natural period wear.

• Soldbuch complete with photo, legible entries, and proper stamps.