Original wartime Waffen-SS photo lot consisting of 37 period photographs showing various units and personnel of the Waffen-SS in the field and on duty. The set features a wide variety of subjects and locations, offering a strong overview of SS front-line life during the Second World War.
Highlights include:
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Totenkopf Division: several photos showing motorcycles with the Totenkopf insignia visible on the sidecar.
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Leibstandarte “Adolf Hitler” Division: clear uniform views with cuff titles visible in multiple images.
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Field scenes with soldiers in camouflage smocks and helmet covers, armed and in combat gear.
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Group portraits, training shots, and informal snapshots, likely taken in occupied Europe and on the Eastern Front.
Uniform and equipment details visible throughout include field caps, M40 tunics, and SS-pattern camouflage garments, as well as vehicles and sidearms.
Historical Context:
The Waffen-SS represented the combat arm of the SS organization, and its divisions such as Totenkopf and Leibstandarte Adolf Hitler took part in major campaigns on both Eastern and Western fronts. These photographs document the uniforms, insignia, and conditions of those elite formations as they appeared during wartime.
Collector’s Note:
A substantial and varied grouping ideal for research or display, with strong photographic detail and divisional identifiers. Such mixed lots containing identifiable Totenkopf and Leibstandarte material are increasingly scarce.