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An impressive and historically significant document group belonging to Oberleutnant Egon von Ploetz, who in 1937 served with Reiter-Regiment 4 and is believed to have later attained the rank of Rittmeister (Hauptmann).
The highlight of the set is a large promotion document personally signed by Reichskriegsminister Thomas Ludwig Werner Freiherr von Fritsch. The group further includes:
Three official documents bearing the signature of von Fritsch
A large formal portrait (with printed signature)
A period press photograph
About von Fritsch:
Thomas Ludwig Werner Freiherr von Fritsch (4 August 1880 – 22 September 1939) was a German Generaloberst (full general) and Commander-in-Chief of the German Army from February 1934 to February 1938. His career came to a dramatic halt during the Blomberg–Fritsch Affair, when he was falsely accused of homosexuality and forced to resign—an event that played a key role in Adolf Hitler tightening control over the armed forces.
Shortly before the outbreak of WWII, von Fritsch was reinstated as Colonel-in-Chief of the 12th Artillery Regiment. He was killed in action in Poland on 22 September 1939, becoming only the second German general to die in the conflict.
This grouping represents not only a rare set of documents tied to an officer of the prestigious Reiter-Regiment 4, but also carries the historically important autograph of one of Germany’s most prominent pre-war military leaders.
Exceptional & Rare Panzer Grouping – Normandy & Ardennes – Obergefreiter Gärtner, 2. Panzer-Division
A truly outstanding and rare Panzer grouping to Obergefreiter Gärtner, who served with the 8. Kompanie / Panzer-Regiment 3, later the 6. Kompanie / Panzer-Regiment 3, and finally in the closing stages of the war with the Werkstattkompanie. Most significantly, Gärtner fought in Normandy with the infamous 2. Panzer-Division, earning several battle days in July 1944 — a distinction rarely documented so clearly.
In August 1944, during the ferocious fighting in Normandy, he was wounded and subsequently decorated with the Iron Cross 2nd Class (Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse) for his actions. His earlier awards included the Wound Badge in Black (Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz) and the Panzer Assault Badge in Silver (Panzerkampfabzeichen in Silber), both earned before Normandy.
This grouping comes complete with an array of historically significant items:
Soldbuch with matching Erkennungsmarke (dog tag)
Wehrpass
Original award documents for the VWA Schwarz and Panzerkampfabzeichen
Several documents relating to training and his wounding
Original recommendation file for the awarding of the Panzerkampfabzeichen in Silber
Additional paper listing more battle days, including at Hottot, Normandy — matching details in his Soldbuch
Why this grouping stands out:
Groupings to Panzer personnel who fought in Normandy are exceptionally scarce, and this set offers direct, verifiable combat connection to both Normandy and Ardennes operations. The inclusion of the Soldbuch, Wehrpass, matching Erkennungsmarke, award citations, and unique battle day documentation makes this an exceptional historical offering for the advanced collector.
A rare opportunity to acquire a complete, Normandy-provenanced Panzer grouping from one of the most famous German armored divisions of WWII.
Outstanding WW1 & WW2 Document Grouping to Major Friedrich Führer – Nachrichten-Abteilung 161, 61. Infanterie-Division / Heeresnachrichtenschule II / Führerreserve OKH
A remarkable and historically rich document grouping belonging to Major Friedrich Führer, a highly decorated German officer who served in both World Wars. As Commander of Nachrichten-Abteilung 161 of the 61. Infanterie-Division during World War II, Führer held a vital role in military communications on the Eastern Front. Following this command, he was assigned to the Heeresnachrichtenschule II (Army Signals School II), and later placed in the Führerreserve of the OKH.
This extensive grouping spans decades of service and includes:
Original Soldbuch with entries
Award document for the 1914 Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse
Award document for the Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz (dated 1919)
Award documents for the Treudienst-Ehrenzeichen in Silber und Gold
Medaille zur Erinnerung an die Heimkehr des Memellandes
Spange zum Eisernen Kreuz 2. Klasse & 1. Klasse
Medaille "Winterschlacht im Osten 1941/42" (East Front Medal)
Ehrenkreuz für Frontkämpfer
Typewritten Abschrift of a Divisions-Tagesbefehl (Daily Division Order) detailing the award and reasoning behind his 1914 Eisernes Kreuz 1. Klasse
Additional wartime and postwar documents, providing insight into his long military career
This grouping is a rare and complete historical ensemble that traces the distinguished service of a career officer from the trenches of WW1 to key communications roles in WW2. Major Führer’s decorations, particularly the early award of the EK I in WW1, underscore his longstanding commitment and valor.
Original interesting and rare award document grouping for Adolf Fischbach, who served with the Kampfgeschwader 27 “Boelcke” and earned the Knight's Cross of the Iron Crosses! The set includes a total of nine award certificates, a Knight’s Cross telegram, a letter detailing his actions, and a Pokal (honor goblet) recipient list.
The documents cover awards such as all three bomber clasps (including one with hanger), the Eastern Front Medal (Ostmedaille), Iron Cross 2nd Class, Iron Cross 1st Class, Pilot Badge, and the Honor Goblet certificate.
Please note: The presentation documents for the Knight’s Cross (Verleihungsurkunde) and the German Cross in Gold are not included.
All items remain in good condition overall. The A5-sized documents have standard filing holes on the sides, and the Pilot Badge and Goblet documents show light signs of age.
Fischbach flew 446 combat sorties and was awarded the Honor Goblet for successfully destroying a train consisting of 40–50 wagons. A rare and desirable grouping with the majority of key documents present.