Wehrmacht EK2 + Infantry Assault Badge Document & Photo Grouping – Infanterie-Regiment 280 – Signature of Sixt von Armin (Stalingrad!)
A highly attractive and personal Wehrmacht document and photo grouping belonging to Johannes “Hans” Bonzelett of the 9./ Infanterie-Regiment 280 of the 95. Infanterie-Divisioin.
The grouping includes two original wartime award documents, both signed by identifiable senior Wehrmacht commanders, together with an extensive collection of original photographs, correspondence, and personal paperwork incl. photographs, letters and paperwork from one of his best friends who was KIA. Such complete soldier groupings are increasingly difficult to find and offer exceptional historical and research value.
Included are:
- Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse (EK2) award document
- Infanterie-Sturmabzeichen in Silber (ISA) award document
- Large lot of original wartime photographs
- Framed portrait photo of Bonzelett in uniform
- Grave photographs
- Personal letters and correspondence
- Letters and papers from close friend Hans Leyendecker
- Sonderausweis / travel permit
- Various personal papers and envelopes
Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse Award Document
Awarded to Schütze Johannes Bonzelett, 9./J.R. 280, dated 29 June 1940.
This document is signed by Generalleutnant Hans-Heinrich Sixt von Armin (1890–1952), commander of the division at the time. Sixt von Armin later became a notable Wehrmacht general and recipient of the Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross, commanding several divisions during the war, including on the Eastern Front. After surrendering to Soviet forces following the Battle of Stalingrad in 1943, he remained in captivity and ultimately died in the Soviet Union in 1952.
A highly desirable early-war EK2 document with an important and historically significant signature.
Infanterie-Sturmabzeichen in Silber Award Document
Awarded to Gefreiter Hans Bonzelett, 9./J.R. 280, dated 21 August 1941.
This document is signed by Oberst Erich Müller-Derichsweiler, commander of Infanterie-Regiment 280, who led the regiment from its formation in 1939.
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Historical Description
Infanterie-Regiment 280 was formed in 1939 and saw active service during the early campaigns of the war, including the Western Campaign and later the Eastern Front. Soldiers of the regiment participated in heavy frontline combat, where awards such as the Iron Cross 2nd Class and Infantry Assault Badge reflected both bravery and sustained combat service.
The grouping tells the wartime story of Bonzelett through both official military documents and highly personal material. The included photographs provide a fascinating insight into his military and personal life, featuring portraits, group photographs, gravesites, and family-related scenes.
Particularly interesting is the inclusion of personal letters and papers from Hans Leyendecker, described as one of Bonzelett’s closest friends. These documents add another deeply personal dimension to the grouping and provide rare insight into the relationships and private lives behind the wartime paperwork.
The combination of original award documents signed by notable commanders, wartime photographs, and extensive personal correspondence makes this grouping especially desirable for collectors and researchers alike.
Overall, an outstanding untouched and research-worthy Wehrmacht grouping to a decorated infantry soldier of Infanterie-Regiment 280, awarded both the Iron Cross 2nd Class and the Infantry Assault Badge in Silver.
A rare opportunity to acquire a highly personal and historically significant wartime grouping with excellent display and research potential.
