Walter Oesau – Jagdgeschwader 51 & 3 (Schwertern) (Wartime Signed)
€0,01Original Wartime Signature on a Postcard of Walter Oesau. Oberst Walter Oesau (28.06.1913 † 11.05.1944) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on August 21, 1941 as Hauptmann und Staffelkapitän of the 7. Staffel/ Jagdgeschwader 51, the Eichenlaub on February 6, 1941 as Hauptmann und Kommandeur of the III. Gruppe/ Jagdgeschwader 3 and the Schwertern on July 15, 1941 as Hauptmann und Kommandeur of the III. Gruppe/Jagdgeschwader 3. He also earned the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold on October 17, 1943 as Oberstleutnant und Jagdfliegerführer 4. He’s credited with 127 aerial victories! Condition as seen. Postcardsize.
Karl Hausmann – Jäger-Regiment 28 & Großdeutschland (Wartime Signed)
€175,00Original Wartime Signature on a Postcard of Karl Hausmann. Oberfeldwebel Karl Hausmann (10.01.1912 † 27.07.1997) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on May 15, 1942 as Oberfeldwebel und Führer of the 3. Kompanie/ Jäger-Regiment 28 of the 8. Jäger-Division. Condition as seen. Postcardsize.
Ludwig Merker – Infanterie-Regiment 215 (78. Infanterie-Division) (Wartime Signed)
€150,00Original Wartime Signature on a Postcard of Ludwig Merker. Generalleutnant Ludwig Merker (01.09.1894 in Künzelsau † 14.03.1964 in Tubingen) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on November 18, 1941 as Oberst und Kommandeur of Infanterie-Regiment 215 of the 78. Infanterie-Division and the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold on May 27, 1942. Condition as seen. Postcardsize.
Hermann Hogeback – Lehrgeschwader 1 & Kampfgeschwader 6 (Wartime Signed)
€0,01Original Wartime Signature on a Photo of Hermann Hogeback. Oberstleutnant Hermann Hogeback (25.08.1914 in Idar-Oberstein † 15.02.2004 in Dötligen-Wildeshausen) earned the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold on September 24, 1942, the Ritterkreuz on September 8, 1941 as Oberleutnant und Staffelkapitän of the 9. Staffel/ Lehrgeschwader 1, the Eichenlaub on February 19, 1943 as Hauptmann und Kommandeur of the III. Gruppe/ Kampfgeschwader 6 and the Schwertern on January 26, 1945 as Oberstleutnant und Kommodore of Kampfgeschwader 6. Postcardsize.
Treudienst-Ehrenzeichen für 40 Jahre (Cased)
€125,00Original Treudienst-Ehrenzeichen für 40 Jahre (40 Years Loyal Service Award) with casing! Medal is complete with ribbon. Condition as seen.
Paul Lehmann – Flak-Regiment 24 (Wartime Signed)
€135,00Original Wartime Signature on a Postcard of Paul Lehmann. Oberleutnant Paul Lehmann (19.08.1912 in Königsberg † 02.06.1982 in Trier) earned the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold on February 25, 1942 as Oberleutnant with Flak-Regiment 24 and the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on April 5, 1942 as Oberleutnant und Chef of the 8. Batterie/ Flak-Regiment 24 of the 15. Flak-Division. Condition as seen.
Johann Schmölzer – Radfahr-Abteilung 68 (6. Gebirgs-Division) (Wartime Signed)
€150,00Original Wartime Signature on a Postcard of Johann Schmölzer. Oberwachtmeister Johann Schmölzer (01.06.1911 † 14.11.1997) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on September 24, 1942 as Oberwachtmeister und Zugführer in the 1. Kompanie/ Radfahr-Abteilung 68 of the 6. Gebirgs-Division. Condition as seen.
Joachim Lützow – Sturmgeschütz-Batterie 667 (Wartime Signed)
€150,00Original Wartime Signature on a Postcard of Joachim Lützow. Oberleutnant Joachim Lützow (08.11.1913 in Bautzen † 18.08.1998 in Remagen) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on November 4, 1941 as Oberleutnant und Chef of the Sturmgeschütz-Batterie 667. Condition as seen.
Franz Mattenklott – 72. Infanterie-Division (Wartime Signed)
€95,00Original Wartime Signature on a Postcard of Franz Mattenklott. General der Infanterie Franz Mattenklott (19.11.1884 in Grünberg † 28.06.1954 in Braunlage) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on November 23, 1941 as Generalleutnant und Kommandeur of the 72. Infanterie-Division and the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold on September 19, 1942 as General der Infanterie und Kommandierender General of the XXXXII. Armeekorps. Condition as seen.
Eduard Dietl – 3.Geb.Div., Gebirgs-Korps Norwegen & 20. Gebirgsarmee (Schwertern) (Wartime Signed)
€145,00Original Wartime Signature on a Postcard of Generaloberst Eduard Dietl (21 July 1890 † 23 June 1944) was one of the most renowned commanders of the German mountain troops (Gebirgstruppe) during the Second World War. Rising from Generalleutnant to Generaloberst, he led German forces in Norway and later commanded the 20. Gebirgsarmee in the far north. He was among the earliest recipients of the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes and one of the very few to be awarded the Eichenlaub and Schwertern.
Awards and Decorations
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Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross – 9 May 1940, as Generalleutnant und Kommandeur of 3. Gebirgs-Division.
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Oak Leaves (Eichenlaub) – 19 July 1940, as Generalleutnant und Kommandierender General of Gebirgs-Korps Norwegen.
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Swords (Schwertern) – 1 July 1944, as Generaloberst und Oberbefehlshaber of 20. Gebirgsarmee.
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Additional awards: Iron Cross (1914) 1st and 2nd Class, Clasp to the Iron Cross (1939), and numerous foreign and campaign decorations.
Item Details
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Original wartime signature of Generaloberst Eduard Dietl.
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Signed on a wartime postcard.
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Condition: As seen – period ink signature, postcard stock consistent with the era.
Death
On 23 June 1944, the Ju 52 transport aircraft carrying Dietl crashed near Rettenegg, Styria, killing him along with General der Infanterie Thomas-Emil von Wickede, General der Gebirgstruppe Karl Eglseer, Generalleutnant Franz Rossi, and three others. There were no survivors.
Collector’s Note
Eduard Dietl remains one of the most iconic figures of the Gebirgstruppe and among the most decorated German commanders of WWII. His status as a Ritterkreuz mit Eichenlaub und Schwertern recipient, combined with his high command role and tragic death in 1944, makes his original wartime autograph a highly desirable and rare collectible.
Death: On 23 June 1944, the Ju 52 aircraft carrying Dietl, General der Infanterie Thomas-Emil von Wickede, General der Gebirgstruppe Karl Eglseer, Generalleutnant der Gebirgstruppe Franz Rossi and three other passengers crashed in the vicinity of the small village of Rettenegg, Styria. There were no survivors.
Mutterkreuz in Gold – Mother’s Cross in Gold (Wilhelm Deumer + Cased)
€90,00Original Mutterkreuz in Gold (Mother’s Cross in Gold) award in its Etui, maker marked with Wilhelm Deumer. Condition as seen.
The Mother’s Cross was instituted to award mother’s for their exhibited probity, exemplary motherhood and who raised at least 4 children. The Cross came in 3 grades: Bronze (4 or 5 Children), Silver (6-7) and Gold (8 or more) and was awarded from 1939 until 1945.
Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse (Marked “25” Arbeitsgemeinschaft der GGSI, Hanau am Main)
€0,01Original Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse (Iron Cross 2nd Class), which was awarded for bravery in the course of combat. Maker marked with “25” for Arbeitsgemeinschaft der GGSI, Hanau am Main. Complete with ribbon. Condition as seen.
Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse (Marked “25” Arbeitsgemeinschaft der GGSI, Hanau am Main)
€0,01Original Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse (Iron Cross 2nd Class), which was awarded for bravery in the course of combat. Maker marked with “25” for Arbeitsgemeinschaft der GGSI, Hanau am Main. Complete with ribbon. Condition as seen.
Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse (Marked “65” for Klein & Quenzer)
€0,01Original Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse (Iron Cross 2nd Class), which was awarded for bravery in the course of combat. Maker marked with “65” for Klein & Quenzer. Complete with ribbon. Condition as seen.
Willi Hein – SS-Panzer-Regiment 5 “Wiking”
€0,01Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Willi Hein. SS-Hauptsturmführer Willi Hein (26.04.1917 † 25.10.2000) earned the Ritterkreuz on May 4, 1944 as SS-Obersturmführer und Chef of the 1. Kompanie/ SS-Panzer-Regiment 5 of the 5. SS-Panzer-Division “Wiking”.
Karl Brommann – schwere SS-Panzer-Abteilung 503 (King Tiger & Battle of Berlin!)
€75,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Karl Brommann. SS-Untersturmführer Karl Brommann (20.07.1920 in Neumünster † 30.06.2011 in Dithmarschen) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on April 29, 1945 as SS-Untersturmführer and Führer of the 1. Kompanie/ schwere SS-Panzer-Abteilung 503.
Josef “Sepp” Lainer – SS-Panzer-Grenadier-Regiment 4 “Der Führer” (RK + NKIG!)
€0,01Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Josef Lainer. Josef “Sepp” Lainer (13.03.1920 † 04.09.2002) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on October 8, 1943 as as SS-Oberscharführer und Zugführer in the 3. Kompanie/ SS-Panzer-Grenadier-Regiment 4 “Der Führer” of the 2. SS-Panzer-Division “Das Reich” and the Nahkampfspange in Gold on October 15, 1943 as SS-Hauptscharführer und Zugführer in the 1. Kompanie/ SS-Panzer-Grenadier-Regiment 4 “Der Führer”. Larger as PC size.
Josef “Sepp” Lainer – SS-Panzer-Grenadier-Regiment 4 “Der Führer” (RK + NKIG!)
€0,01Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Josef Lainer. Josef “Sepp” Lainer (13.03.1920 † 04.09.2002) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on October 8, 1943 as as SS-Oberscharführer und Zugführer in the 3. Kompanie/ SS-Panzer-Grenadier-Regiment 4 “Der Führer” of the 2. SS-Panzer-Division “Das Reich” and the Nahkampfspange in Gold on October 15, 1943 as SS-Hauptscharführer und Zugführer in the 1. Kompanie/ SS-Panzer-Grenadier-Regiment 4 “Der Führer”.
Siegfried Brosow – SS-Pionier-Bataillon 2 “Das Reich”
€40,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Siegfried Brosow. SS-Hauptsturmführer Siegfried Brosow (10.12.1918 † 18.11.2008) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on November 13, 1943 as SS-Hauptsturmführer und Chef of the 1. Kompanie/ SS-Pionier-Bataillon 2 of the 2. SS-Panzer-Division “Das Reich”. Good Condition. Postcardsize.
Karl Ullrich – Pionier-Bataillon “Totenkopf” & “Theodor Eicke” (Eichenlaub)
€0,01Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Karl Ullrich. SS-Oberführer Karl Ullrich (01.12.1910 † 08.05.1996) earned the Ritterkreuz on February 19, 1942 as SS-Sturmbannführer und Kommandeur of the SS-Pionier-Bataillon “Totenkopf” and the Eichenlaub on May 14, 1944 as SS-Obersturmbannführer und Kommandeur of the SS-Panzer-Grenadier-Regiment 6 “Theodor Eicke” of the 3. SS-Panzer-Division “Totenkopf“. Last commander of the 5. SS-Panzer-Division “Wiking”.
Richard Rudolf – SS-Panzer-Regiment 12 “Hitlerjugend” (Normandy)
€0,01Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Richard Rudolf. SS-Oberscharführer Richard Rudolf (16.04.1923 † 13.12.2004) earned the Ritterkreuz on November 8, 1944 as SS-Oberscharführer und Zugführer in the 9. Kompanie/ SS-Panzer-Regiment 12 of the 12. SS-Panzer-Division “Hitlerjugend”. He was awarded the Knight’s Cross for his bravery in the Battle of Normandy fighting at the Carpiquet airfield just outside of Caen.
Gustav-Peter Reber – “LSSAH” and XI. SS-Panzerkorps
€40,00Original Postwar Signature of Gustav-Peter Reber. Reber earned the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold with 1. Kompanie/ SS-Panzer-Grenadier-Regiment 2 “LSSAH” and the Ritterkreuz as Cdr. of Stabsquartier/ XI. SS-Panzerkorps. Good condition. Postcardsize.
Also Führer Kampfgruppe, Kessel von Halbe. Actions in Halbe pocket ; before breakout awarded by Gruppenführer Wagner , approved by Obergruppenführer Kleinheisterkamp, K.G. XI. SS-AK. No proof possible with existing BArch documents ; according to Krätschmer (letter to von Seemen from 07.08.1980) the award was made together with the OL for Kleinheisterkamp and was announced via radio message from FHQ in Berlin to 9. Armee (Kessel von Halbe) on 28.04.1945 ; the incoming radio messages of AOK 9 from april 45 are not existing anymore ; the wireless radio connections to the Führerbunker in Berlin were interrupted since April 28th, 05.00hours in the morning ; the OdR Ordenskommission decided about this case in 1981 with the result : “RK ja, 28.4.1945” (Source: Traces of War)
Gustav-Peter Reber – “LSSAH” and XI. SS-Panzerkorps
€40,00Original Postwar Signature of Gustav-Peter Reber. Reber earned the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold with 1. Kompanie/ SS-Panzer-Grenadier-Regiment 2 “LSSAH” and the Ritterkreuz as Cdr. of Stabsquartier/ XI. SS-Panzerkorps. Good condition. Postcardsize.
Also Führer Kampfgruppe, Kessel von Halbe. Actions in Halbe pocket ; before breakout awarded by Gruppenführer Wagner , approved by Obergruppenführer Kleinheisterkamp, K.G. XI. SS-AK. No proof possible with existing BArch documents ; according to Krätschmer (letter to von Seemen from 07.08.1980) the award was made together with the OL for Kleinheisterkamp and was announced via radio message from FHQ in Berlin to 9. Armee (Kessel von Halbe) on 28.04.1945 ; the incoming radio messages of AOK 9 from april 45 are not existing anymore ; the wireless radio connections to the Führerbunker in Berlin were interrupted since April 28th, 05.00hours in the morning ; the OdR Ordenskommission decided about this case in 1981 with the result : “RK ja, 28.4.1945” (Source: Traces of War)
Albert Stenwedel – 13. Waffen-Gebirgs-Division der SS “Handschar”
€45,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Albert Stenwedel. SS-Sturmbannführer Albert Stenwedel (10.09.1908 † 29.07.1997) was an early volunteer for the SS (SS service number 28 762) and earned the Ritterkreuz on May 3, 1945 as SS-Sturmbannführer und Kommandeur of the II. Bataillon/ SS-Freiwilligen-Gebirgsjäger-Regiment 27 “Handschar” of the 13. SS-Freiwilligen-Gebirgs-Division “Handschar”.
Knight’s Cross: “On the 01-02.04.1945 Sturmbannführer Stenwedel and his Bataillon distinguished themselves while holding a crossing over the Murr river. Despite a lack of support from heavy weapons they were able to defend their positions successfully against overwhelming enemy forces, and by doing so they secured the safe passage of the rest of the 13. SS-Freiwilligen-Waffen-Gebirgs-Division “Handschar” over the Murr river. Stenwedel was recommended for the Knight’s Cross as a result.”
Paul Senghas – SS-Panzer-Regiment 5 “Wiking”
€50,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Paul Senghas. SS-Hauptsturmführer Paul Senghas (31.01.1916 † 06.11.1996) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on December 11, 1944 as SS-Obersturmführer und Führer of the I. Abteilung/ SS-Panzer-Regiment 5 of the 5. SS-Panzer-Division “Wiking”. Condition as seen. Postcardsize.
“On the 18.08.1944 the enemy advanced towards the Warsaw-Radzymin-Wyszkow road with massive forces and strong air support. At the time the 5. SS-Panzer-Division ‘Wiking’ was located along the general line Roszcep-Trojany-Debynki. At the time SS-Obersturmführer Senghas stood as the leader of the Stabskompanie along with the supply units of the I./SS-Panzer-Regiment 5 in Zazdroso (1.5 km east of Niegow).
At 11:00 he received a message which reported the Russians as having broken through in battalion strength to a point 1 km east of the railway embankment. A wide gap existed towards the left neighbour, and there was the danger that the Russians would block the main road and thrust into the left flank of the Division. Recognizing this danger, Senghas made the decision to engage the enemy with the handful of men in the supply units at hand (despite their lack of heavy infantry weapons) and bring the Russians to a halt.
Going into position at the railway embankment, he let the Russians approach to within very close range and then smashed their attack. Reinforcements could not be brought up, and so Senghas defended with his handful of men for the remainder of that day and also the two following days, fighting off strong enemy attacks with only rifles, sub-machine guns and close combat weapons. During this time 2 Panzer IVs, which had been in the repair shop and were only conditionally operational, were brought into the fight. 2 Sherman tanks and 1 T-34 were destroyed immediately after they appeared. The Russians took heavy losses in men and ceased their attacks.
By his own initiative and personal devotion to duty, Senghas thus brought the 3 days of close combat to a conclusion. An enemy breakthrough was prevented and the danger to the left flank of the Division removed. Senghas is one of the oldest Eastern front combat veterans, who has mastered many critical situations through swift decisiveness and bold action while ruthlessly demanding the utmost of himself.”
Martin Bartesch – 5. SS-Panzer-Division “Wiking”
€25,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Martin Bartesch. SS-Sturmmann Martin Bartesch served with the SS-Panzer-Grenadier-Regiment “Germania” of the 5. SS-Panzer-Division “Wiking” during the war. Good condition. Postcardsize.
Wrote a book after the war: Als Siebenbürger Sachse bei der Waffen-SS: Ein Volksdeutscher im Strudel der Zeit
Karl Kreutz – SS-Panzer-Artillerie-Regiment 2 “Das Reich” (Eichenlaub)
€55,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Karl Kreutz. SS-Standartenführer Karl Kreutz (20.09.1909 † 27.07.1997) earned the Ritterkreuz on August 27, 1944 as SS-Standartenführer und Kommandeur of the SS-Panzer-Artillerie-Regiment 2 “Das Reich” and the Eichenlaub on May 6, 1945 as SS-Standartenführer und Kommandeur of the SS-Panzer-Artillerie-Regiment 2 “Das Reich” of the 2. SS-Panzer-Division “Das Reich”.
Eichenlaub: Awarded for further distinguishing himself in the Ardennes, Hungary and around Vienna (the latter in particular). In Vienna his guns took up firing positions at an important crossroads in order to directly fire upon the Soviet breakthrough attempts. During the withdrawal of the Division the Artillerie-Regiment formed the rearguard (a likely unique case). Kreutz would be recognized for the military achievements of his Regiment during these engagements. (Source: Traces of War)
Karl Kreutz – SS-Panzer-Artillerie-Regiment 2 “Das Reich” (Eichenlaub)
€55,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Karl Kreutz. SS-Standartenführer Karl Kreutz (20.09.1909 † 27.07.1997) earned the Ritterkreuz on August 27, 1944 as SS-Standartenführer und Kommandeur of the SS-Panzer-Artillerie-Regiment 2 “Das Reich” and the Eichenlaub on May 6, 1945 as SS-Standartenführer und Kommandeur of the SS-Panzer-Artillerie-Regiment 2 “Das Reich” of the 2. SS-Panzer-Division “Das Reich”.
Eichenlaub: Awarded for further distinguishing himself in the Ardennes, Hungary and around Vienna (the latter in particular). In Vienna his guns took up firing positions at an important crossroads in order to directly fire upon the Soviet breakthrough attempts. During the withdrawal of the Division the Artillerie-Regiment formed the rearguard (a likely unique case). Kreutz would be recognized for the military achievements of his Regiment during these engagements. (Source: Traces of War)
Fritz Langanke – SS-Panzer-Regiment 2 “Das Reich” (Normandy) (A5-Size)
€55,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Fritz Langanke. SS-Obersturmführer Fritz Langanke (15.07.1919 † 10.07.2012) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on August 27, 1944 as SS-Standarten-Oberjunker und Zugführer of the 2. Kompanie/ SS-Panzer-Regiment 2 of the 2. SS-Panzer-Division “Das Reich“. Condition as seen. A5 size.
Knight’s Cross: “SS-Standartenoberjunker Langanke, Zugführer in the II./SS-Pz.Rgt. 2, was separated from his Abteilung along with 3 Panthers on the 28.07.1944. In this time he made the independent decision to rally 300 Heer Grenadiers and launch a breakout attempt on the night of the 29./30.07.1944. Advancing via St. Denis he personally destroyed 13 tanks, 4 anti-tank guns, 8 halftracks and 10 trucks over a series of hard yet successful engagements. Ultimately he managed to make it back to friendly lines while also clearing open the way to freedom for many other units including a self-propelled Flak-Batterie (with five 3.7 cm guns), 2 Grille SPGs, 3 Sturmgeschützen and 29 trucks.”
Fritz Langanke – SS-Panzer-Regiment 2 “Das Reich” (Normandy)
€55,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Fritz Langanke. SS-Obersturmführer Fritz Langanke (15.07.1919 † 10.07.2012) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on August 27, 1944 as SS-Standarten-Oberjunker und Zugführer of the 2. Kompanie/ SS-Panzer-Regiment 2 of the 2. SS-Panzer-Division “Das Reich“. Condition as seen. A5 size.
Knight’s Cross: “SS-Standartenoberjunker Langanke, Zugführer in the II./SS-Pz.Rgt. 2, was separated from his Abteilung along with 3 Panthers on the 28.07.1944. In this time he made the independent decision to rally 300 Heer Grenadiers and launch a breakout attempt on the night of the 29./30.07.1944. Advancing via St. Denis he personally destroyed 13 tanks, 4 anti-tank guns, 8 halftracks and 10 trucks over a series of hard yet successful engagements. Ultimately he managed to make it back to friendly lines while also clearing open the way to freedom for many other units including a self-propelled Flak-Batterie (with five 3.7 cm guns), 2 Grille SPGs, 3 Sturmgeschützen and 29 trucks.”
Joachim Boosfeld – 8. SS-Kavallerie-Division “Florian Geyer” (RK+NKIG!)
€40,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Joachim Boosfeld. SS-Hauptsturmführer Joachim Boosfeld (01.06.1922 † 19.06.2015) earned the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold on December 30, 1944, the Nahkampfspange in Gold on February 21, 1945 and the Ritterkreuz on February 21, 1945 as SS-Obersturmführer und Chef of 4. Schwadron/ SS-Kavallerie-Regiment 16 of the 8. SS-Kavallerie-Division “Florian Geyer”. Postcardsize.
Joachim Boosfeld – 8. SS-Kavallerie-Division “Florian Geyer” (RK+NKIG!)
€40,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Joachim Boosfeld. SS-Hauptsturmführer Joachim Boosfeld (01.06.1922 † 19.06.2015) earned the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold on December 30, 1944, the Nahkampfspange in Gold on February 21, 1945 and the Ritterkreuz on February 21, 1945 as SS-Obersturmführer und Chef of 4. Schwadron/ SS-Kavallerie-Regiment 16 of the 8. SS-Kavallerie-Division “Florian Geyer”. Postcardsize.
Soren Kam – SS-Panzer-Grenadier-Regiment 9 “Germania”
€0,01Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Søren Kam. SS-Obersturmführer Søren Kam (02.11.1921 † 23.03.2015) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on February 7, 1945 as SS-Untersturmführer und Führer of the 1. Kompanie/ SS-Panzer-Grenadier-Regiment 9 “Germania” of the 5. SS-Panzer-Division “Wiking”. Good condition. A5-size!
Soren Kam – SS-Panzer-Grenadier-Regiment 9 “Germania”
€45,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Søren Kam. SS-Obersturmführer Søren Kam (02.11.1921 † 23.03.2015) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on February 7, 1945 as SS-Untersturmführer und Führer of the 1. Kompanie/ SS-Panzer-Grenadier-Regiment 9 “Germania” of the 5. SS-Panzer-Division “Wiking”. Good condition. A5-size!
Soren Kam – SS-Panzer-Grenadier-Regiment 9 “Germania”
€45,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Søren Kam. SS-Obersturmführer Søren Kam (02.11.1921 † 23.03.2015) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on February 7, 1945 as SS-Untersturmführer und Führer of the 1. Kompanie/ SS-Panzer-Grenadier-Regiment 9 “Germania” of the 5. SS-Panzer-Division “Wiking”. Good condition. A5-size!
Max Wind – 17. SS-Panzergrenadier-Division “Götz von Berlichingen”
€25,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Max Wind. SS-Unterscharführer Max Wind (01.06.1925-) served with the SS-Panzer-Aufklärungs-Abteilung 17 of the 17. SS-Panzergrenadier-Division “Götz von Berlichingen”. He was also the ‘Vorsitzender der Truppenkameradschaft “Götz von Berlichingen”‘. Comes with an extra signed paper. Condition as seen.
Max Wind – 17. SS-Panzergrenadier-Division “Götz von Berlichingen”
€25,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Max Wind. SS-Unterscharführer Max Wind (01.06.1925-) served with the SS-Panzer-Aufklärungs-Abteilung 17 of the 17. SS-Panzergrenadier-Division “Götz von Berlichingen”. He was also the ‘Vorsitzender der Truppenkameradschaft “Götz von Berlichingen”‘. Comes with an extra signed paper. Condition as seen.
Max Wind – 17. SS-Panzergrenadier-Division “Götz von Berlichingen”
€25,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Max Wind. SS-Unterscharführer Max Wind (01.06.1925-) served with the SS-Panzer-Aufklärungs-Abteilung 17 of the 17. SS-Panzergrenadier-Division “Götz von Berlichingen”. He was also the ‘Vorsitzender der Truppenkameradschaft “Götz von Berlichingen”‘. Comes with an extra signed paper. Condition as seen.
Herbert Fries – Fallschirm-Panzerjäger-Abteilung 1 (Pantherturm!)
€30,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Herbert Fries. Leutnant Herbert Fries (01.03.1925 in Waldmühlen † 06.01.2014 in Rennerod-Emmerichenhain) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on September 5, 1944 as Gefreiter und Geschützführer in the 2. Kompanie/ Fallschirm-Panzerjäger-Abteilung 1 of the 1. Fallschirmjäger-Division. A5-Size! Condition as seen.
Awarded for his achievements as the gunner of a “Pantherturm” along the Via Casilina road (specifically near Piedimonte). He destroyed 7 allied tanks on the 21.05.1944, 6 more on the 22.05.1944 and finally an additional 7 on the 24.05.1944. After this the crew of the Pantherturm (christened “Schlafmütze” or sleepyhead) blew up their gun and retreated north with the rest of the German defenders. Fries was recognized appropriately for his total of 20 tank kills during this short time period in a critical area of the battle.
Hajo Herrmann – Kampfgeschwader 4, 30 & Jagdgeschwader 300 (Schwertern)
€25,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Hans-Joachim “Hajo” Herrmann. Oberst Hajo Hermann (01.08.1913 † 05.11.2010) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on October 13, 1940 as Oberleutnant und Staffelkapitän of the 7. Staffel/ Kampfgeschwader 4, the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold on June 5, 1942 with Kampfgeschwader 30 “Adler”, the Eichenlaub on August 2, 1943 as Major und Kommodore of Jagdgeschwader 300 and the Schwertern on January 23, 1944 as Oberst und Inspekteur of the Deutschen Luftverteidigung. Condition as seen. A5 size!
Hans Teusen – Fallschirmjäger-Regiment 2 (2.FJD) (Corinth, Greece)
€25,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Hans Teusen. Major Hans Teusen (26.07.1917 in Salz-Montabaur † 11.02.2011 in Bad Neuenahr) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on June 14, 1941 as Leutnant und Zugführer in the 6. Kompanie/ Fallschirmjäger-Regiment 2 of the 2. Fallschirmjäger-Division. A5 size!
Awarded for his actions at the Corinth canal on the 26.04.1941. After he and his Zug were dropped south of the canal they stormed into action and quickly eliminated an anti-aircraft battery at the south end of the bridge. They were, however, unable to prevent the demolition of this bridge. With this Teusen and the rest of his Kompanie (led by Hauptmann Schirmer) began their attack into Corinth. Teusen, with the help of two captured self-propelled AA guns, pushed into the city. There he met with Schirmer again and pressed on towards Tolos, taking hostile positions and destroying their rearguard. Teusen was wounded at this stage of the battle but remained with his troops. As the battle continued to go in the Germans’ favour, Teusen sent an English speaking Feldwebel to persuade the British to surrender. With a little bit of bluffing this attempt was successful, and Teusen’s Zug accepted the surrender of 72 British officers and 1200 men. (Source: TracesofWar)
Hans Teusen – Fallschirmjäger-Regiment 2 (2.FJD) (Corinth, Greece)
€25,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Hans Teusen. Major Hans Teusen (26.07.1917 in Salz-Montabaur † 11.02.2011 in Bad Neuenahr) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on June 14, 1941 as Leutnant und Zugführer in the 6. Kompanie/ Fallschirmjäger-Regiment 2 of the 2. Fallschirmjäger-Division. A5 size!
Awarded for his actions at the Corinth canal on the 26.04.1941. After he and his Zug were dropped south of the canal they stormed into action and quickly eliminated an anti-aircraft battery at the south end of the bridge. They were, however, unable to prevent the demolition of this bridge. With this Teusen and the rest of his Kompanie (led by Hauptmann Schirmer) began their attack into Corinth. Teusen, with the help of two captured self-propelled AA guns, pushed into the city. There he met with Schirmer again and pressed on towards Tolos, taking hostile positions and destroying their rearguard. Teusen was wounded at this stage of the battle but remained with his troops. As the battle continued to go in the Germans’ favour, Teusen sent an English speaking Feldwebel to persuade the British to surrender. With a little bit of bluffing this attempt was successful, and Teusen’s Zug accepted the surrender of 72 British officers and 1200 men. (Source: TracesofWar)
Portrait of Wehrmacht Oberleutnant wearing Deutsches Kreuz in Gold
€50,00Original Wartime Portrait of a Wehrmacht (Heer) Oberleutnant wearing the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold. Condition as seen. Postcardsize.
Photolot of Generalmajor Siegfried Kempf – Deutsches Kreuz in Silber with Oberkommando der Wehrmacht
€150,00Original Wartime Portrait, Photos & Postwar Death Letter of Siegfried Kempf. Generalmajor Siegfried Kempf (15.03.1896 in Potsdam † 23.09.1964 in Heidelberg) earned the Deutsches Kreuz in Silber on October 20, 1943 as Oberst und Chef of the Abteilung Chiffrierwesen, Amtsgruppe Wehrmacht-Nachrichtenverbindungen, Oberkommando der Wehrmacht. Condition as seen.
Sudetendeutsche Partei Mitgliedsausweis
€40,00Original Mitgliedsausweis (Membership’s Booklet) of the Sudetendeutsche Partei. Filled in, no photo. Condition as seen.
Dieter Gläsche – Panzergrenadier-Regiment 11 (9. Panzer-Division)
€15,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Dieter Gläsche. Oberleutnant Dieter Gläsche (01.09.1920 † 30.04.2015 in Stuttgart) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on April 17, 1945 as Oberleutnant und Führer in the Panzergrenadier-Regiment 11 of the 9. Panzer-Division. Postcardsize.
Franz Schmid – Schnelle-Abteilung 306 (306. Infanterie-Division)
€15,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Franz Schmid. Leutnant Franz Schmid (25.06.1918 † 15.02.2010) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on October 21, 1943 as Leutnant und Führer of the 3. Kompanie/ Schnelle-Abteilung 306 of the 306. Infanterie-Division. Postcardsize.
Heinz Jürgens – SS-Polizei-Panzeraufklärungs-Abteilung 4
€35,00Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Heinz Jürgens. SS-Hauptsturmführer Heinz Jürgens (21.03.1917 † 07.07.2008) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on May 9, 1945 as SS-Hauptsturmführer und Kommandeur of the SS-Polizei-Panzeraufklärungs-Abteilung 4 of the 4. SS-Polizei-Panzergrenadier-Division.