WWII German Waffen-SS Death Card – SS-Sturmmann, LSSAH, KIA Shitomir 1943
Original WWII German Sterbebild (death card) for Ignaz Längfelder, an SS-Sturmmann of the elite Leibstandarte SS “Adolf Hitler” (LSSAH), killed in action on the Eastern Front in 1943.
Details from the card:
- Name: Ignaz Längfelder
- Rank: SS-Sturmmann
- Unit: Leibstandarte SS “Adolf Hitler” (LSSAH)
- Award: Panzer Assault Badge (Panzersturmabzeichen)
- Killed in action: 29 December 1943
- Location: Shitomir / Iwankowo sector (Ukraine)
- Age: 21
The card notes he fell in combat during heavy fighting in the Shitomir region, part of the winter battles on the Eastern Front.
The reverse features a religious image (after Titian) with devotional text.
Condition:
Good overall condition with typical age wear, slight edge wear, and light handling marks. Fully intact and well preserved.
Additional note:
This individual is the subject of a published family-written book, adding a rare level of personal historical documentation and research potential.
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Historical Description
The Leibstandarte SS Adolf Hitler (LSSAH) was one of the most prominent Waffen-SS formations, evolving from Hitler’s personal guard into a full Panzer division engaged on all major fronts of WWII.
In December 1943, the division was heavily engaged in the Shitomir region (Ukraine) during Soviet offensives following the Battle of Kursk, suffering significant casualties in intense defensive fighting.
Personnel from this unit were involved in numerous documented war crimes during the war, which forms an important part of its historical context.
Death cards from LSSAH members—especially those with combat awards and Eastern Front casualty details—are particularly sought after by collectors.
