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.