Original Postwar (?) Stamp on a Wartime Photo of Hugo-Gottfried Kraas. SS-Brigadeführer Hugo-Gottfried Kraas (25.01.1911 † 20.02.1980) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on March 28, 1943 as SS-Sturmbannführer und Kommandeur of the I. Bataillon/ SS-Panzergrenadier-Regiment 2 “LSSAH” and the Eichenlaub on January 24, 1944 as SS-Obersturmbannführer und Kommandeur of the SS-Panzergrenadier-Regiment 2 “LSSAH” of the 1. SS-Panzer-Division “LSSAH”.

Provenance: This signature comes from one of the largest postwar (incl. wartime) signature collection I’ve ever commissioned. This collection was started by a Waffen-SS Veteran, Werner H., in the 1950’s until he passed away.

Original exceptional photograph and document group belonging to Max Kleist (born 23.2.1920), who served in the 10. Kompanie / “Leibstandarte SS Adolf Hitler” (LSSAH) and later as an SS-Unterscharführer in SS-Panzer-Grenadier-Regiment 2 during the fierce fighting in Normandy.

This group consists of 29 original wartime photographs, including several outstanding portrait shots, most notably a top-quality image of Kleist wearing a camouflage uniform, a highly desirable subject for collectors of Waffen-SS material.

Accompanying the photographs are 4 postwar ID documents, providing valuable personal context to Kleist’s military career and postwar life. These help ground the group historically and enhance its research and display value.

Original Kriegsmarine officer's dagger, complete with its original portepee, manufactured by the renowned firm Eickhorn of Solingen. This classic naval dagger is a fine example of Third Reich period craftsmanship and remains in overall nice condition.

The blade is bright and clean with only light wear, featuring the iconic Eickhorn maker's mark, and retains its full etched fouled anchor motif on both sides. The gilded brass fittings show a warm, even patina consistent with age, while the celluloid grip is intact and free of cracks. The portepee is original to the piece and still tied in the correct naval knot style, showing some honest wear but complete.

The scabbard retains good detail with minor handling wear, displaying a nicely toned finish.

Sold to people over 18+ with proof of identity!

Outstanding and historically significant grouping of 63 original wartime photographs, 1 postcard, and 1 death card, all related to a Fallschirmjäger (German paratrooper) who fought during the legendary Battle of Crete (Kreta), 1941.

This rare set offers an authentic and personal glimpse into the life and service of a German paratrooper, including:

• Striking images of Fallschirmjäger in full gear

• Action shots over Greece and on the ground in Crete

• A unique photo of a paratrooper holding a sniper rifle – a standout highlight! (See the photo with the PAK)

• Candid moments of daily life, movement, and operations on the island

Also included is a death card for a soldier from Fallschirm-Sanitäts-Abteilung, D XI. Fliegerkorps, who was killed west of Heraklion – a powerful and somber connection to the brutal combat experienced on Crete. Whether this soldier was part of the same unit or a close comrade remains unclear, but the inclusion adds valuable historical depth.

A visually rich and emotionally resonant grouping—ideal for collectors of Fallschirmjäger, airborne operations, or Battle of Crete memorabilia. Groupings of this size and content are becoming increasingly scarce.