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Original La Bataille de Koursk — Éditions Heimdal (Original French Edition) — book which bears several top signatures! This copy has been signed by veterans who either earned the Ritterkreuz, Deutsches Kreuz in Gold, or served during the Battle of Kursk. Notable names:
Ernst Barkmann
Hans Siptrott
Karl-Heinz Boska
Walter Lau
Fritz Langanke
Rudolf von Ribbentrop
Josef “Sepp” Lainer
Walter Scherf
Wilhelm Wiener
Leonhard Klemz
Richard Rudolf
Kurt Sametreiter
Plus one additional unidentified veteran signature
Rarely encountered ! Condition as seen.
On 18 August 1944, while serving as an SS-Obersturmbannführer and commander of the schwere SS-Panzer-Abteilung 102, attached to the 9. SS-Panzer-Division “Hohenstaufen” within the II. SS-Panzer-Korps, he was severely wounded near Trun in the Falaise Pocket. His injuries included bullet wounds to the head, lung, and pelvis. He was subsequently captured by British forces on 19 August 1944 and became a prisoner of war. He survived the war but tragically died in a car accident in Tyrol on 2 October 1978.
Original Wartime Signature on a Postcard of Günther "Franzl" Lützow. Oberst Günther Lützow (04.09.1912 † 24.04.1945) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on September 28, 1940, the Eichenlaub on July 20, 1941 & the Schwertern on October 11, 1941 as Major und Kommodore of the Jagdgeschwader 3. Condition as seen.
In April 1945, he joined Galland's Jagdverband 44 (JV 44—44th Fighter Detachment). He was reported missing in action flying the Me 262 on 24 April 1945 while attempting to intercept a U.S. Army Air Forces B-26 Marauder raid near Donauwörth. His body was never recovered.
A high-quality A4-sized promotional photograph personally signed by Herbert Grönemeyer, who played Leutnant Werner in Wolfgang Petersen’s acclaimed 1981 film Das Boot.
As the young war correspondent aboard U-96, Grönemeyer delivered a heartfelt and nuanced performance, guiding the audience through the claustrophobic tension and human drama of life aboard a WWII German U-Boat.
Today, Das Boot is celebrated as one of the greatest war films of all time, praised for its realism, emotional depth, and unforgettable ensemble cast. This signed piece offers a striking tribute to Grönemeyer’s role and is an ideal collectible for Das Boot fans, WWII enthusiasts, and admirers of German cinema.
An original A4-sized promotional photograph personally signed by Martin Semmelrogge, who famously portrayed 2nd Watch Officer in Wolfgang Petersen’s acclaimed 1981 submarine epic Das Boot.
Semmelrogge’s performance contributed to the film’s gripping portrayal of life aboard a German U-Boat during World War II. Das Boot remains one of the most highly regarded war films ever made, praised for its authenticity, atmosphere, and intense character-driven storytelling.
This signed photo is ideal for fans of classic cinema, war film collectors, or anyone seeking a piece of memorabilia from one of the most iconic submarine films in movie history.
A highly collectible A4-sized photograph from the iconic 1981 German submarine film Das Boot, personally signed by two of its leading stars – Jürgen Prochnow (Captain Henrich Lehmann-Willenbrock) and Herbert Grönemeyer (Lieutenant Werner).
Das Boot remains one of the most acclaimed war films ever made, praised for its intense realism and gripping portrayal of life aboard a WWII U-Boat. Authentic signatures from both actors on a single item are increasingly rare, making this a superb addition to any war cinema or autograph collection.
Original Wartime Signature on a Postcard of Otto von Bülow. Korvettenkäpitan zur See Otto von Bülow (16.10.1911 † 05.01.2006) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on October 20, 1942 as Kapitänleutnant und Kommandant of U-404 and the Eichenlaub on April 26, 1943 as Kapitänleutnant und Kommandant of U-404. Good condition. Edges have been cut.
Creditted with sinking 15 ships (Read more on Otto von Bülow (Wikipedia))
Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Karl-Heinz Ertel. SS-Hauptsturmführer Karl-Heinz Ertel (26.11.1919 in Brambauer † 25.01.1993 in Langenberg) earned the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on August 23, 1944 as SS-Hauptsturmführer und Adjutant of the SS-Panzer-Grenadier-Regiment 49 “De Ruyter” of the SS-Freiwilligen-Panzer-Grenadier-Brigade “Nederland”. Comes with extra signed letter.
Ritterkreuz: “Following heavy retreat battles, on the night of the 25./26.07.1944 the Tannenberg Line between Orphanage Hill and the Gulf of Finland was occupied by the Regiment 49 ‘De Ruyter’. The Regiment had the mission of holding this line against all enemy attacks. The enemy commenced an immediate assault with a much greater number of divisions, which were aided by strong tank, artillery and air support. In a sacrificial battle, the Regiment succeeded in defeating all enemy attacks with extremely high losses for the foe. In this major struggle the commander of the Regiment, SS-Obersturmbannführer Collani, fell in battle. In this moment of crisis his adjutant, SS-Hauptsturmführer Ertel, took over leadership of the Regiment. Undeterred by the strong enemy fire from tanks, rocket launchers, artillery and aircraft, he repeatedly went to the hotspots of the fighting. From these points he inspired officers, NCOs and men to offer up their greatest possible resistance via his own exemplary behaviour. Even after being wounded by a shell splinter to the face he remained with the Regiment and maintained a firm grip over its command. His crisis-proof, exemplary attitude was of immeasurable value to the Brigade in the hours of its greatest test on the battlefield. He significantly contributed to the prevention of the intended enemy breakthrough against Reval.”Leni Riefenstahl was a German filmmaker, actress, and photographer best known for directing Triumph of the Will, a propaganda film glorifying Adolf Hitler and the Nazi Party. Her work was highly influential in the development of cinematic techniques, particularly in documentary filmmaking and visual composition.