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GERMAN MAPS, PHOTOS, ALBUMS, AND OTHER PAPER ITEMS
#G2488 Afrika Korps Death Notice
Original WWII German death notice for Franz Paul Fischer, who was killed while serving in the Afrika Korps. Shown wearing his tropical Heer uniform with field cap. $30
#G2490 Danish Waffen-SS Volunteer KIA Helmet
Original WWII photograph of a camouflaged Waffen-SS helmet presumably worn by a Danish volunteer who was killed in action, shot taken at the soldiers gravesite. Scarce personal equipment photograph. $45 *On Hold*
#G2489 Kriegsmarine Ship Battle Station
Original WWII German photograph of Kriegsmarine personnel on ship at their anti-aircraft battle station, adorned with kills on the exterior of the steel protective plates. $35
#G2491 Heer Motorcycle Pool, Ostfront
Original WWII German photograph of Heer soldiers servicing their equipment at a motorcycle pool somewhere on the Ostfront. $25
#G2494 Heer Soldiers and Russian Plane Wreck, Ostfront
Original WWII German photograph of Heer soldiers observing a downed Russian airplane somewhere on the Ostfront. $30
#G2492 Burning Vehicle
Original WWII German photograph taken by Wehrmacht personnel of a burning vehicle, presumably after being ambushed. $20
#G2493 Panzer Crew, Ostfront
Original WWII German photograph of the panzer forces on the Ostfront featuring a Panzer III and what appears to be Russian POW's. $50
#G2495 German Soldiers with Tommy Helmet and Artillery Piece
Original WWII German photograph of Heer soldiers posing with a captured artillery piece, with the centre soldier wearing a British Tommy helmet. $25
#G2497 German Soldiers Graves with Helmets
Original WWII German photograph of a Wehrmacht gravesite near the front, the graves adorned with the soldiers helmets. $20
#G2496 Destroyed French Tank
Original WWII German photograph taken by Wehrmacht personnel at the front of a destroyed French tank. $20
#G2486 Death Notice for Two Brothers
Original WWII German death notice for two brothers Artur and Walter Mockenhaupt. Artur died while serving with the Luftwaffe and Walter died while serving in the Heer on the Ostfront. $40
#G2487 Death Notice for a Gebirgsjäger
Original WWII German death notice for Otto Kammermeier."To my dear, unforgettable only son, a private in the Bavarian Gerbirgsjäger Regiment" "Died a hero's death on February 1, 1943 at the age of 20 years and 4 months during heavy defensive fighting in the Donets region". Impressive field grave artwork with helmet on the reverse. $30
#JJ1 Menu from MV Wilhelm Gustloff
Original menu from the infamous ship MV Wilhelm Gustloff. This menu was served Sunday 10 July 1938 and even features the daily schedule "wake up at 6:20 a.m., 6:30 a.m. morning exercise on the sports deck ... midnight rest on the ship" as well as an "excerpt from the ship's diary" for 14 July 1938 , the last day of travel. The journey led from Genoa via Naples and Palermo to Lisbon and finally Hamburg. The Gustloff was sunk by the Soviet submarine S 13 on January 30, 1945 in the Baltic Sea. With around 9,000 victims, mostly refugees, this was one of the greatest seafaring disasters. Interesting document. $80
#G2459 "Deutsche Reich Kennkarte" Lot
Original WWII German "Deutsche Reich Kennkarte" lot consisting of two I.D. cards and a postcard. Consignor reports the lot surfaced in Canada. Background; The Kennkarte was the basic I.D. card in use inside Germany (including occupied incorporated territories) during the Third Reich era. They were first introduced in July 1938. They were normally obtained through a police precinct and bore the stamps of the corresponding issuing office and official. Every male German citizen aged 18 and older, and every Jewish citizen (both male and female) was issued one and was expected to produce it when confronted by officials. $40
#G2433 Death Notice for Luftwaffe Air Gunner Andreas Peterhans
Original WWII German death notice for Luftwaffe air gunner Andreas Peterhans, who won the Iron Cross First and Second Class. $25
#G2432 Death Notice for Panzergrenadier Josef Bauer
Original WWII German death notice for Heer Panzergrenadier Josef Bauer, who won the Iron Cross Second Class. $25
#BP32 K98k Training Manual "Der Karabiner"
Original WWII German K98k training manual "Der Karabiner". The training manual covers the parts, maintenance, and techniques for effectively using the service rifle. Excellent condition given the age. Scarce K98k accessory. $200
#G2450 Death Notice for Alois Zwickl
Original WWII German death notice for Alois Zwickl. Some basic research is included. $10
#G2451 Death Notice for Joseph Schrönghammer
Original WWII German death notice for Joseph Schrönghammer. Some basic research is included. $10
#G2452 Death Notice for Josef Probst
Original WWII German death notice for Josef Probst. Some basic research is included. $10
#G2453 Death Notice for Hans Beyer
Original WWII German death notice for Hans Beyer. Some basic research is included. $10
#VW9 Autographed Photograph and Letter from Karl Dönitz
Original letter sent by Karl Dönitz containing an autographed photo of himself in uniform sent to Mr Rolf Metzgar in 1977. Obtained in the post war years by a private collector who corresponded with Dönitz. Includes a previous Certificate of Authenticity from another dealer Herman Darvick who specializes in autographs. Karl Dönitz (16 September 1891 – 24 December 1980) was a German admiral during the Third Reich era who briefly succeeded Adolf Hitler as the German head of state in 1945. As Supreme Commander of the Navy beginning in 1943, he played a major role in the naval history of World War II. $700
#VW8 Autographed Letter from Karl Dönitz
Original autographed letter sent by Karl Dönitz discussing a visit with Mr Sharp in 1977. Obtained in the post war years by a private collector who corresponded with Dönitz. Karl Dönitz (16 September 1891 – 24 December 1980) was a German admiral during the Third Reich era who briefly succeeded Adolf Hitler as the German head of state in 1945. As Supreme Commander of the Navy beginning in 1943, he played a major role in the naval history of World War II. $350
#VW6 Erich Topp Hand Trace and Signature
Original signature and hand tracing on card stock from U-Boat Ace Erich Topp. Obtained in the post war years by a private collector who corresponded with Topp. Erich Topp (2 July 1914 – 26 December 2005) was the third most successful of German U-Boat commanders of World War II. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords of Nazi Germany. He sank 35 ships for a total of 197,460 gross register tons (GRT). After the war he served with the Federal German Navy, reaching the rank of Konteradmiral (rear admiral). He later served in NATO. $100
#G2212 Period Framed Studio Photographs of Two Heer Officers
Original WWII German period studio photographs in frames of two young German Heer (Army) officers. These photos came together, and we think they are either brothers or close family and these photos at one time both hung in the same house. One photograph still has the original glass, the other the glass must have broken at some point and is now missing, however, it did not damage the photograph and could be easily replaced. We believe these are the original period frames. The frames are a nice displayable size measuring approx. 9" x 12" (Inches). This is a nice pair of studio photographs for any collection or display. $200
#G2023 Third Reich Postcard Set
Original WWII German complete set of Third Reich postcards that focuses on period German architecture, including some projects that were never completed. The set also includes the original fine paper sleeve that the cards were sold in. We think whoever originally bought the set also added some extra individual post cards to the package. Nice lot with 14 post cards total. $60
#G2219 Gefundheitsbuch (Health Booklet)
Original WWII German Gefundheitsbuch (Health booklet). Blank example, never filled out. Used by medics and doctors for wounded or sick soldiers health concerns. Interesting series of documents. $25
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#BP8 Pre-WWII Kriegsmarine Photo Album of Kürt Krüger
Original pre-WWII German Kriegsmarine (Navy) Sailor's photo album that once belonged to a young sailor named Kürt Krüger. The album shows the life of a sailor in the Kriegsmarine in the years leading up to WWII. There are many photos of Kürt and his friends, and he is easy to spot in many of photos in various uniforms. There are photos of his schooling and graduating class. There are training photos in various ships including early U-boats such as U-1 and several photos from training inside these vessels. There are some post cards put in the album from various bases and monuments. There are photos from operations, including photos from missions in support of the Spanish Civil War. Other photos include Kriegsmarine exercises and demonstrations, as well as some general sights such as jumping dolphins and life on the ships. A few of the photo corners have been replaced, and when the photo album was found it had a loose edelweiss flower picked for good luck and sandwiched in one of the pages which is now protected by a clear archival sleeve. Album contains 100+ photos, post cards, and Kürt's swimming qualification. We have not done further research on the group, Kürt likely did not survive WWII, based on the fact he was eventually training on u-boats and those crews had the highest casualty rate during the war and there is no photos from once hostilities began. This is a unique opportunity to see life in the pre-WWII kriegsmarine, showing the uniforms they wore, their training, as well as places and vessels they sailed. *Sold*
#EC12 Luftwaffe Navigational Map of Europe Including England, 1938
Original WWII German Luftwaffe (Air Force) navigational map of Europe including France and England. Pre-war 1938 edition, in large size approximately 28 x 110 cm. Printed on heavy water proofed paper, lightly used and named. Scarce. *Sold*
#BP9 Heer Family Photo Album
Original WWII German wartime photo album from a family with many members serving in the German Heer (Army). Many impressive Heer uniform shots, including very clear shots of enlisted uniforms model M36 to M43 and one soldier holding a Jäger field cap. It appears some of these soldiers were stationed in France, as it seems most photos with structures are in Germany and France, as well as some French road signs. Some post cards have also been placed in the album, which is pretty typical. We have not done any research on this large family album, and we are not sure how many photos may or may not have information on the reverse. A very nice and in depth wartime Heer album with 250+ photos from a family that was deeply involved with the organization. *Sold*
#G2019 Death Card for Franz Lindbauer a Fallschirmjäger KIA Battle of the Bulge
Original WWII German death card for Franz Lindbauer who was a Fallshirmjäger killed in the Battle of the Bulge 9 January 1945 in Luxemburg. From the German War Graves Commission "Franz Lindlbauer is now resting in the war cemetery in Sandweiler among the unknowns. He could not be unequivocally identified during the remodeling work in the original grave site, so he was buried as an "unknown soldier" in the Sandweiler Cemetery. Name and personal data of Franz Lindlbauer are also listed in the memorial book of the Kriegsgraberstatten. You are welcome to order an excerpt from us. Please note that some Freundhofen do not have the current version, so your relative's name may not be listed there yet. If Franz Lindlbauer is related to you, and you want to be informed by us about changes in status, please fill out the form below. Please carefully check on the basis of your documents, whether it is really your relatives. If you are not sure, please state this in the text box of the form." A FJ death card for a soldier killed in the Battle of the Bulge is very uncommon and desirable. *Sold*
#G2309 Fallschirmjäger Studio Photograph
Original WWII Fallschirmjäger studio photograph. The soldier is wearing a Paratrooper’s Badge and Wound Badge in black. Nice photo. *Sold*
#G2182 10.5 cm Stu H 42 Anti-Tank Aiming Manual
Original WWII German 10.5 cm Stu H 42 anti-tank aiming manual that shows where to aim on enemy tanks to defeat the armour. This manual shows the most common allied tanks the Germans were coming up against, including the T-34 and M4 Sherman. The 10.5 cm Stu H 42 was mounted on a variety of platforms including the Stug III. *Sold*
#G2360 German Army Soldier's Training Manual
Original WWII German Army training manual. The training manual covers the life of a soldier, tactics, leaders, weapons, and much more. Good condition. *Sold*
#G2437 Machine Gunner in the Field Photograph
Original WWII German photograph of a Heer machine gun in the field manning his position toward the enemy. Interesting combat shot. Measures 9 x 12 cm. *Sold*
#G2434 Field Position with Commanders Photograph
Original WWII German photograph of Heer soldiers in position at the front line with commanders visiting and planning the next moves. Great shot with lots of interesting details. It shouldn't be hard to figure out who the officer is with some research. Measures 8 x 10 cm. *Sold*
#G2441 Pak 36 Photograph
Original WWII German photograph of soldiers firing the Pak 36 (Panzerabwehrkanone 36) 3.7 cm anti-tank gun at enemy armour on the horizon. Interesting photo. Measures 10 x 7 cm. *Sold*
#G2435 German Soldier in the Field with Grenade Photograph
Original WWII German photograph of a soldier in the field, fully equipped with "Stielhandgranate". Interesting field photograph with nice equipment details. Large size measuring 10 x 15 cm. *Sold*
#G2438 Grave of Uffz.Wilh.Valhauen with Helmet Photograph
Original WWII German photograph of Uffz. Wilh. Valhauen's field gravesite with decorated wooden cross and his M35/M40 combat helmet resting on top. Measures 6 x 7 cm. *Sold*
#G2439 Fieseler Fi 156 Storch Photograph
Original WWII German Fieseler Fi 156 Storch liaison aircraft photograph. Nice shot showing the markings of the aircraft including a tactical marking. Measures 6 x 9 cm. *Sold*
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