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British Army document grouping to Jewish Palestinian volunteer Samuel Griess, RASC
New€300.00Interesting British Army document grouping to Driver Samuel Griess, service number PAL/32992, who served with the Royal Army Service Corps during the Second World War. The grouping includes his Soldier’s Service and Pay Book, discharge book for locally enlisted troops, separate discharge certificate, photographs, handwritten Morse alphabet, postwar correspondence and Belgian judo licence.
Griess was born on 29 June 1925 and enlisted at Sarafand, Palestine, on 27 May 1944. His service book records his religion as Jewish and his civilian occupation as agricultural labourer. The training entries include a driving and maintenance course at the RASC Base Depot and Training Centre, Middle East. His book records entitlement to the Italy Star and 1939–45 Star, whilst the separate discharge certificate lists the Italy Star and service outside Palestine amounting to one year and 349 days.
The documents retain various Palestine Training Depot and Palestine Record Office stamps, together with a B Company, 650 Company RASC, C.M.F. stamp dated April 1946. His discharge book records release leave commencing on 10 August 1946, with a Military Dispersal Unit, Rechovoth stamp dated 9 August. The separate certificate gives his effective discharge date as 4 October 1946 and assesses his military conduct as good. A handwritten testimonial describes him as an honest and hardworking man.
The later papers provide an interesting continuation of his story. A letter dated 2 September 1955 from the Combined Record Office in Bournemouth is addressed to him in Sydney, Australia. His Belgian judo licence for 1964–65 gives his full name as Samuel Charles Griess, records his nationality as Australian and lists an address in Liège. It also records his first dan qualification dated 9 October 1963.
The grouping also includes his Belgian Judo Federation licence for 1964–65, issued in the name of Samuel Charles Griess, born 29 June 1925. It records his Australian nationality, occupation as teacher and residence at 17 rue de Bex in Liège. The licence names his club as Judo Kodokan Liégeois and records his first dan qualification dated 9 October 1963. Together with the 1955 correspondence addressed to him in Sydney, this provides an interesting continuation of his documented postwar life in Australia and Belgium.
The service book is well used, with a worn binding, clipped page corners, staining and handling wear. The accompanying documents show folds, tears and age toning as photographed. An interesting personal grouping documenting a Jewish Palestinian volunteer’s service in the British Army, with additional material tracing his postwar life in Australia and Belgium. A nice set which deserves further research!
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Belgian uniform factory Lustra Arbeits-Ausweis grouping to Jewish tailor David Wichenberg
NewInteresting document grouping to David Wichenberg, a Polish Jewish tailor living in Brussels. The grouping consists of a German Arbeits-Ausweis issued in connection with Lustra S.A., his prewar Polish military certificate booklet and three accompanying portrait photographs.
The Arbeits-Ausweis names Wichenberg as a married Polish national, born in Warsaw on 29 October 1899 and residing at 67 rue Eloy, Brussels. His occupation is recorded as Schneider, with employee number 102 and Kennkarte number 25365. His wife, Dora Szajgold, born in Warsaw on 6 August 1899, is individually listed under Geschützte Angehörige, or protected dependants, with Kennkarte number 25364.
The printed text states that Lustra S.A., situated at 5 Gaucheretstraat in Brussels, worked exclusively for the German Wehrmacht manufacturing fur winter clothing. It further states that the named holder and dependants were exempt from measures connected with the current SD-Aktion, on the instructions of the representative of the Chief of the Sicherheitspolizei and SD for Belgium and Northern France. The document bears both the Lustra company stamp and an official Sicherheitspolizei and SD stamp with eagle and swastika. The photograph field is empty.
The Polish Zaświadczenie Wojskowe or military certificate names him as Dawid Wichenberg and explicitly records his religion as Jewish and his occupation as tailor. It contains Warsaw military administration and Polish consular entries from Brussels.
The accompanying photographs include a portrait dedicated by Joseph Leffton to the Wichenberg family. A significant personal grouping documenting a Jewish tailor’s administrative protection through employment supplying the Wehrmacht in occupied Belgium.
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SE68 M40 Luftwaffe single decal two-tone camouflage helmet
Stunning SE68 M40 Luftwaffe single decal two-tone camouflage helmet in excellent condition. The shell is marked SE68 indicating production by Sachsichse Emaillierwerke in the size 68. The helmet retains its factory installed size 60 liner and original chinstrap marked Rahm & Kampmann 1941. The helmet was factory produced as a single decal Luftwaffe helmet. The decal can be seen underneath the paint slightly. The helmet was field camouflaged with green and brown spray painted camouflage paint. The helmet retains up to 95% of its wartime applied camouflage paint. Hard to upgrade, stunning camouflage helmet!
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Rare Kriegsmarine Soldbuch grouping which served with Royal Navy and French foreign legion
€1,950.00Matrosenobergefreiten Günther Dornig born 3.4.1925. He served with 2. Transportflotille as a Flak crew member on Torpedo Fangboot 15. He was awarded the Iron Cross second class.
Interestingly he joined the Royal Navy after the German surrender and sailed with transport and mine sweeping vessels.
After this service he decided to join the French Foreign legion or the 5e Régiment étranger d’infanterie on 10 september 1951. He received a drivers licence for vehicles until 3500 kilo.
His badge for the 5e Régiment étranger d’infanterie is marked Drago Paris Nice 48 Rue Olivier Metra.
His medal bar is interesting because it has French medals in combination with the Iron Cross second class.
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French Croix de Guerre des Théâtres d’Opérations Extérieurs (TOE)
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French Croix du Combattant Volontaire
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French Indochina Campaign Commemorative Medal
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French Croix du Combattant
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French Colonial Medal (Médaille d’Outre-Mer) and an “EXTRÊME-ORIENT” clasp
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German Iron Cross 2nd Class (1939): Recognizable by the black cross with silver trim. The second image reveals the reverse side showing the 1939 date and the swastika. (Note: Its presence on a French medal bar alongside post-WWII medals like the Indochina Campaign Medal is highly anomalous for official uniform regulations.)
A short unit history of the unit in the time frame that Günther must have gotten these awards:
The *Corps Expéditionnaire Français en Extrême-Orient* (CEFEO) was the French expeditionary force deployed during the First Indochina War (1946–1954). By 1951, the conflict had developed into a full-scale war between the French Union forces and the communist-led Viet Minh under General Võ Nguyên Giáp. In early 1951, French forces fought several major battles in northern Vietnam, including Vĩnh Yên in January, Mạo Khê in March and the Battle of the Day River between May and June. Throughout 1952, heavy fighting continued in the Tonkin Delta and the surrounding mountainous regions, with major operations including Lorraine in October and November. In 1953, French forces continued their efforts to contain the Viet Minh, culminating in Operation Castor in November, during which French paratroopers occupied Điện Biên Phủ. This position became the scene of the decisive battle of the war, lasting from March until 7 May 1954, when the French garrison surrendered after prolonged fighting. Following the Geneva Agreements of July 1954, a ceasefire came into effect and French forces began withdrawing from northern Vietnam.
The recipient was decorated with the Croix de Guerre des Théâtres d’Opérations Extérieurs with bronze star, indicating a citation at regimental or brigade level, the Croix du Combattant Volontaire, the Croix du Combattant, the Médaille commémorative de la campagne d’Indochine and the Médaille Coloniale with Extrême-Orient clasp. These decorations reflect recognised combat service during the French campaign in Indochina, including an individual citation for distinguished conduct.
This is a very exciting and unique grouping that for sure would be a great addition to any French indochina collection and a great base for further research!
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Deathcard to Ernst Bayerlein KIA 1.7.1944 at Jaworow
€70.00Deathcard to Ernst Bayerlein KIA 1.7.1944 at Jawowro. Ernst Bayerlein probably was part of SS-Standarte Germania.
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Richard Sporrer KIA 19.7.44 – 17. SS Panzerdivision Götz von Berlichingen
€125.00Deathcard to Richard Sporrer, killed in action 19.7.44 in Normandy after the allied invasion. He is buried in Marigny but is noted missing or killed at La Varde. He must have been part of the 17. SS Panzerdivision Götz von Berlichingen because La Varde is in the middle between Carentan and Périers. Hard to find original deathcard to a Waffen-SS soldier who fought in Carentan.
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Wehrpass to Adalbert Deutschmann – SS-Standarte ‘Der Führer’
€1,275.00Wehrpass to Adalbert Deutschmann. He was born 21.4.1918 in Weitensdorf, Völkermarkt. The Wehrpass was filled in 20.9.1938 and he was mustered on 1.4.1939 with 10./SS-Standarte “Der Führer”.
He was promoted to SS-Rottenführer 1.6.40, to SS-Unterscharführer 1.7.41, SS-Oberscharführer 1.6.43 and SS-Hauptscharführer at 21.12.44. His Erkennungsmarke reads 10./SS d.F. with the number 22.
He first served with 10./SS “Der Führer”. With this unit he witnessed many actions starting in the 1940 Western Campaign (fighting at the Ijssel, Grebbestellung, Utrecht, St. Omer, and Hazebrouck), the 1941 invasion of Yugoslavia, and Operation Barbarossa, where he fought at Swislotsch, Beresina, and the Dnjepr and Desna positions. He then joined Genesenden Kompanie E./SS “DF” and later 3./E./SS “DF”. After that he joined 15./SS “Der Führer” where he fought at Olenino and Rschew. Finally, he was transferred to the Rasse- und Siedlungshauptamt (SS Race and Settlement Main Office) on 22.8.1942.
He was issued a Gewehr 98, a Pistole 08, an M.G. 34, Handgranate 24 and a Gasmaske 30.
He was wounded by a grenade splinter to his left side on 20.7.41 and later suffered a bullet shot straight through his right lower leg on 20.3.42. This is the reason he was pulled from the front and sent to convalescent units, and ultimately transferred to administrative duties for the rest of the war.
He was awarded the Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse 3.6.40, Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz 20.4.41, Ostmedaille 41/42 1.9.42, Infanterie Sturmabzeichen (Bronze) 22.12.42 and the Kriegsverdienstkreuz 2. Klasse ohne Schwerter 1.9.44.
Added is his SS-Überwachungskarte.
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Soldbuch to Josef Remmert – Nachschub Kolonnen Abteilung 596 (mot.)
€175.00Soldbuch to Josef Remmert. He was born 7.3.1903 in Essen, Ruhr. The Soldbuch was first filled 4.9.1939 with Feldwerkstatt 562.
He served with Feldwerkstatt 562 before transferring to 2./Nachschub-Kolonnen-Abteilung 596 (mot.). He later served with 5. Große Kraftwagen-Kolonne 596 and Kraftfahr-Kompanie 16/29. Further entries show his service with 3. Große Kraftwagen-Kolonne 596 and a Kraftfahr-Ersatz-Abteilung.
He was promoted to Oberschütze 1.6.1941, Gefreiter 1.7.1941, Obergefreiter 1.10.1942 and Stabsgefreiter 1.10.1944.
He served with motorised supply and transport units of the German Army. Nachschub-Kolonnen-Abteilung 596 was formed in August 1940 and served on the Western Front under the 7. Armee in France. In September 1943 the unit was stationed in Italy under Heeresgruppe C. On 13.4.1943 the headquarters had been redesignated Kraftfahr-Abteilungs-Stab z.b.V. 596. These units were responsible for the transportation of supplies, equipment and other essential material to the troops.
His Soldbuch contains numerous entries for equipment, weapons, vaccinations, pay and leave. He was issued a rifle, bayonet and gasmask, among other equipment.
His Soldbuch records several periods of leave to Essen, including special leave and home leave between 1940 and 1944. The last entries date from 1944.
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Wehrpass to Oswald Galla – 3./schwere Artillerie Abteilung 624
€375.00Wehrpass to Oswald Galla. He was born 24.2.1900 in Grünwald, Kreis Glatz, Schlesien. The Wehrpass was first filled 2.5.1938 at Neisse.
He was called up for military service on 2.8.1939 with 3./schwere Artillerie Abteilung 624 at Neisse. He served with this unit until 15.3.1941 when he transferred to Wehrkreis Ersatzdepot VIII, Personaldurchgangsstelle 4. On 21.9.1944 he was assigned to the Gau- und Siedlungshauptamt-44.
He was trained for the Karabiner 98k, Pistole 08, Gewehrgranatgerät and the 30.5 cm mortar. Within schwere Artillerie Abteilung 624 he served as a Kanonier, Richtkanonier and Rechnungsführer. He also attended a Rechnungsführer Lehrgang from 15.2.1940 until 17.2.1940.
He was promoted to Gefreiter der Landwehr 1.11.1939, Obergefreiter der Landwehr 1.9.1940 and Unteroffizier der Landwehr 1.3.1941. On 21.9.1944 he was transferred into the Waffen-SS as SS-Unterscharführer der Reserve and assigned to the SS Rasse- und Siedlungshauptamt (RuSHA). This organisation was responsible for racial and settlement matters within the SS. His exact duties within the organisation are not recorded.
He witnessed many actions starting with the invasion of Poland in September 1939, including fighting near Lublinitz. He then served on the Western Front from September 1939 until May 1940. During the invasion of the Netherlands he participated in the battle near Maastricht, crossing of the Maas, capture of Fort Lüttich, breakthrough of the Dyle position and the battle along the Scheldt. He subsequently fought in West Flanders, Lille, north of the Aisne, south of Abbeville, and during the pursuit through Champagne and across the Rhine-Marne Canal. His Wehrpass also records fighting in the Côte d’Or, securing the demarcation line and occupation duties in Burgundy and Champagne.
An interesting Wehrpass to a soldier of schwere Artillerie Abteilung 624 who participated in the invasions of Poland, the Netherlands, Belgium and France, and was later transferred into the Waffen-SS as SS-Unterscharführer der Reserve. The Wehrpass retains its original photograph and is accompanied by his Wehrpass-Notiz dated 30.4.1941.
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Wehrpass to Flugzeugführer Rudolf Hiltner – 5./Zerstörergeschwader 1
€450.00Wehrpass to Rudolf Hiltner. He was born 22.12.1920. The Wehrpass was first filled 8.7.1939.
He enlisted 8.1.1939 with the Reichsarbeitsdienst until 8.1.1940. He entered military service with the Luftwaffe on 5.2.1941, serving with 3./Flieger Ausbildungs Regiment 32 at Prenzlau. He then transferred to 3./Flieger Ausbildungs Bataillon at Tulln on 26.4.1941. On 16.7.1941 he was transferred to Flugzeugführerschule FFS 115, followed by 4./Zerstörerschule 2 on 19.1.1943. On 27.3.1943 he transferred to II./Zerstörergeschwader 101, 4. Staffel, followed by 3./Zerstörergeschwader 101 on 27.4.1943. On 11.8.1943 he transferred to Ergänzungs-Zerstörer-Staffel and finally to 5./Zerstörergeschwader 1 on 19.11.1943.
He was trained for the Karabiner 98k, Pistole 08 and MG and received his flying training as a Zerstörer pilot.
He was promoted to Gefreiter 1.11.1942 and Unteroffizier 1.12.1942. He was awarded the Flugzeugführerabzeichen on 21.1.1943.
He witnessed action in 1943, including operations in the Rhein-Main area and home front service with Zerstörergeschwader 1. He flew the Messerschmitt Bf 110 G-2 heavy fighter against Allied bomber formations.
On 23.2.1944, during the American bombing raids against the Steyr aircraft and ball-bearing factories in Austria, his Messerschmitt Bf 110 G-2, coded 2N+LN, Werknummer 6383, was shot down near Haag, approximately 10 kilometres southwest of St. Valentin. Both Hiltner and his radio operator Unteroffizier Hans Stöppler were killed. The same day II./ZG 1 lost another Bf 110 G-2 and suffered damage to a third aircraft during the fighting against American bombers and fighter escorts.
The Bundesarchiv archive card is not a part of the sale.
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Wehrpass grouping to Werner Linke – Armee Nachrichten Regiment 520
€175.00Wehrpass to Werner Linke. His Wehrpass was first filled 23.3.1937. His Erkennungsmarke read San. Ers. Abt. 4 with the number 392. He was born 6.4.1919 in Dresden and he volunteered for his military service. He was trained with the K98, MG34 and P08. He was trained as a Sanitäter.
He was first promoted to Sanitäts-Oberschütze on 1.11.39, Sanitäts-Gefreiter on 1.4.40, Sanitäts Unteroffizier 1.9.40 and Sanitäts Feldwebel 1.5.45.
He was awarded the Ostmedaille, Kriegsverdienstkreuz 2. Klasse m. Schwerten.
He served with 2 Jäger Kompanie in Infanterie Regiment 10 until 31.3.1939. He then was transefferd to Stabskompanie Armee Nachrichten Regiment 520 6.11.39 until 16.9.40. Then he was transferred to 1 Kompanie Fernsprech Betriebs Kompanie (mot) Armee Nachrichten Regiment 520 and Korps Nachrichten Abteilung 1416 of the Generalkommando XVI. Armeekorps.
He followed the 18 Armee with Armee Nachrichten Regiment 520 with the complete 1940 campaign in Holland, Belgium and France until 16.9.1940. Then the unit returned home in preparation of operation Barbarossa.
He saw combat again at the Lithuanian border 22.6.41, crossed the Düna 27.6.41, conquered Estonia 4.7.41, Baltic states 8.9.41, Leningrad 26.9.41 to 30.6.42. He then saw combat on 25.12.41 at Wolchow and Ladoga. He fought in trench combat with Heeresgruppe Nord 1.7.42. Then Abwerhschlacht Ladoga until 24.9.43.
He was awarded the Ärmelband Kurland on 8.5.45.The group is complete with two photos, his red cross member card, and three post war documents.
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Wehrpass to Walter Benkendörfer – Infanterie Regiment 470
€145.00Wehrpass to Walter Benkendörfer. He was born 29.7.1910 in Pforzheim. The Wehrpass was first filled 14.4.1938.
He enlisted 11.6.40 with Infanterie Nachrichten Ersatz Kompanie 215 at Brünn. He then transferred to Stabskompanie Infanterie Regiment 470 on 15.10.40 until 16.10.1941 when he transferred to Genesenden Kompanie Infanterie Ersatz Bataillon 470 until the end of the war.
He was trained for the K98, Fünkgeräte, Blinkgerät and the 1a Fernschreiber.
He was promoted to Oberschütze, Gefreiter 1.5.42, Obergefreiter 1.2.43 and Unteroffizier 1.5.43. He was awarded the Kriegsverdienstkreuz 2. Klasse mit Schwerter on 30.1.44.
He whitnessed many actions starting in 1941 when he guarded the Demarkationslinie followed with operation Barbarossa. He fought at Beresina, Dnjepr, Gomel, Kiev, Jelnja, Smolensk, Brjansk, Dessna, Moscow, Worowesch and the fortifications of Moscow.
Added is his award document for the KVK 2 and his Entlassungsschein.
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Heer Soldbuch to Helmut Rathgeber Grenadier Regiment 328, 509, 719
€175.00Nice original Soldbuch to Gefreiter Helmut Rathgeber. Wounded 22.3.45, 31b indicating shrapnel wounds. Nice unresearched Soldbuch with a load of entries.
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German scale 1:40 000 map – Vielsalm
€250.00German scale 1:40 000 map – Vielsalm in good used condition. Marked not to be used as artillery range finding map. Nice example that sums up the Ardennes area of operation during the Ardennes offensive.
The map shows the towns and villages of Lanzerath, Recht, St-Vith, Amblève, Wanne and Vielsalm.
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German scale 1:40 000 map – Spa
€300.00German scale 1:40 000 map – Spa in good used condition. Marked not to be used as artillery range finding map. Nice example that sums up the Ardennes area of operation during the Ardennes offensive.
The map shows the towns of La Gleize, Stoumont, Cheneux, Grand-Coo, Spa, Rahier and a part of the Hautes Fagnes marsh area which was the drop zone of FJR6. Interestingly it marks the marshy area as being wet. This is a hand applied period marking to the map, not printed.
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Soldbuch grouping Georg Reinprecht – Artillerie Regiment 235
€475.00Soldbuch grouping to Georg Reinprecht born 10.4.1922 in Voitsberg, current Austria. The soldbuch was filled in 22.12.1941. His Erkennungsmarke reads 5./Geb.Nachr.Ers.Abt.18.
He carried a byf K98 with a bayonet and spade. He was treated for shrapnel wounds. He served with Artillerie Regiment 235 which was part of the 198. Infanterie Division. He received the Iron Cross second class on 17.10.1942.
He received the black wound badge for two wounds received on 14 and 16.8.1943 in battle on 25.10.1943 when his unit was fighting the fourth battle for Charkov. He received the Iron Cross first class on 30.10.1943.His unit was sent to southern france early 1944. After the Allies landed in southern france they fought vigorously towards the Vogezen and Elzass.
In January 1945 it attacked together with Panzerbrigade 106 Feldherrnhalle in operation Sonnenwende, which was alongside operation Nordwind towards Strassbourg.
Nice Soldbuch grouping that has a good base for further research.
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Soldbuch to Kurt Schülke – Panzerjäger Uberführungs-Kompanie Potsdam / 4.Panzerarmee
€350.00Soldbuch to Kurt Schülke born 26.3.1910 in Berlin.
His Erkennungsmarke read 12./J.R. 188. He was promoted to Hauptfeldwebel 1.5.1943. The soldbuch is a replacement from when he served with Infanterie Regiment 416 on 27.6.1942.
He served with Grenadier Regiment 416 and was transferred to Panzerjäger Uberführungs-Kompanie Potsdam and later 4.Pz.-Abt.-Abtlg. O.K.H. indicating 4. Panzer-Abteilungs-Abteilung Oberkommando des Heeres.
He had a privately purchased FN Browning pistol serial 118700 in the calibre 7,65.
He was awarded the War merit cross second class 1.2.1943, Iron cross second class 25.5.1942, Iron cross first class 27.1.1943, Infanterie assault badge in silver 24.8.1943 wound badge in black 28.6.1944 and the Deutsche Reiterabzeichen III klasse in bronze.
Considering the large list of awards the Soldbuch is a interesting base for further research!
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Soldbuch to Rudolf Finger – Grenadier Regiment 226 – 212 VGD
€400.00Soldbuch to Rudolf Finger, born 6.7.1909 in Gablonz. He first enlisted 28.4.1940
He was promoted to Oberschütze 1.9.1940, Gefreiter 1.5.1941, Obergefreiter 1.2.1943, Unteroffizier 1.11.1944 and Feldwebel 19.11.1944. His Erkennungsmarke read 2./Inf. Ers. Btl. 414.
He served with Landesschützen Bataillon 352, 6. Kompanie Sicherungs Regiment 45, Feld Ersatz Bataillon 172 and 2 Kompanie Grenadier Regiment 226. The first Bataillon contained 2. Kompanie Grenadier Regiment 226 was merged with the 212 Volksgrenadier Divison on October 1944. The 212. Volksgrenadier-Division was formed on 17 September 1944 from the remnants of the 212. Infanterie-Division and the 578. Volksgrenadier-Division. Transferred to the Western Front in November 1944, it occupied positions along the Moselle before participating in the Ardennes Offensive on 16 December 1944.
Operating on the southern flank of the German offensive, the division attacked American positions around Echternach, Berdorf, Consdorf and surrounding villages in Luxembourg. Its objective was to secure the southern flank of the German Seventh Army and prevent American reinforcements from moving north. The initial assault achieved surprise, with German troops crossing the Sauer River and penetrating American defensive positions. On 19 December, the division captured Echternach, but determined resistance from the US 4th Infantry Division and reinforcements from the 10th Armored Division prevented further advances.
Heavy fighting continued around Consdorf, Scheidgen, Osweiler and Dickweiler. Sustained American counterattacks and severe casualties forced the division onto the defensive. Grenadier-Regiment 316 was reportedly reduced to approximately 200 men. By 27 December, the division withdrew towards the Westwall, ending its participation in the Ardennes Offensive.
During January and February 1945, the division defended positions around Bollendorf, Echternach and the Ferschweiler Plateau. Following the American breakthrough, it retreated through the Trier and Kyll sectors before its remnants were largely destroyed near Lauterecken in March. Reconstituted later that month, the division fought around Würzburg and Niederstetten before being reduced to a Kampfgruppe and effectively destroyed in late April 1945.He was awarded the eastern front medal 4.8.1942, war merit cross second class with swords 1.9.1942, the black wound badge 14.7 1943, the wound badge in silver 28.4.1944
He was treated for shrapnel and mine wounds numerous times troughout the war. He carried a rifle and bayonet.
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Soldbuch to Hubert Grossmann Ld.Sch.Komp. 820 and Stalag XIII D
€90.00Soldbuch to Hubert Grossmann born 8.1.1895. He first enlisted 1.12.1943 With Landdesschützen Ersatz Bataillon 13. Then Landdesschützen Kompanie 820 and Stalag XIII D. He most probably served as a guard in the Stalag Camp XIII D which was located at Nuremberg.
He was issued several rifles but the last seems to be a Italian rifle with 6 shots and a pistol with 16 shots.
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Die S-maske manual
€100.00Die S-maske manual in good condition. Hard to find original manual dated 1938 on the last page.
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Waffen-SS Soldbuch to Hans Thüring 1./ᛋᛋ K.E.A. ᛋᛋ-VT
€550.00Waffen-SS Soldbuch to Hans Thüring 1./ᛋᛋ K.E.A. ᛋᛋ-VT. The Soldbuch was first filled in 20 April 1941. He served with the ᛋᛋ Verfügungstruppe Kraftfahr Ersartz Kompanie. He was promoted to Sturmmann on 1.7.41.
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Rare SS Liederbuch
€425.00Textbook SS Liederbuch in very good condition. The booklet looks to be complete with all the songs but is missing a few of the first pages. Very hard to find early example!
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Soldbuch and Wehrpass grouping to Obergrefreter Heinz Naumann
€225.00Soldbuch and Wehrpass grouping to Obergrefreter Heinz Naumann. He enlisted 29.1.1942 with Flieger Ausbildungs Regiment 61. He later was sent to the Fliegerwaffentechnische Schule 2. He served with Luftdienstkommando 1, Flieger Ersatz Bataillon IV and Jagd Geschwader 27.
The 27. Jagdgeschwader was stationed in Afrika, Germany, Austria, Italy, France and Belgium. This unit flew with BF109’s and Naumann was most probably serving as ground crew or weapon maintenance.
He was issued a number of technician specific items such as rubber soled boots. He was promoted to Unteroffizier on 1.6.45.
A nice grouping complete of Soldbuch and Wehrpass.
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Soldbuch to Gebirgsjäger Helmut Berlinghof
€175.00Soldbuch to Reiter Helmut Berlinghof. His Erkennungsmarke was marked Reiter-Ersatz-Schwadron 6. His Soldbuch was first filled in 28 April 1942. He first served with Gebirgsjäger Regiment 98, Gebirgs Pionier Bataillon 74 and Gebirgsjäger Veterinär Ersatz und Ausbildungs Abteilung 18. He was wounded numerous times and contracted Malaria later in the war.
The back of the Soldbuch and the award page are missing, most probably a preparation to being taken prisoner in 1945.
He was issued a number of different K98 rifles and later a P38 pistol. Hard to find Gebirgsjäger Vetenarian Soldbuch!
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Soldbuch to Schützen Gustav Hansch, Litztmannstadt
€165.00Soldbuch to Schützen Gustav Hansch from Litztmannstadt. His Erkennungsmarke was marked 1./ L.S.B. 588 indicating Landesschützen-Bataillon 588 which was stationed in Litztmannstadt which was infamous for its Ghetto and the recycling of captured French, British and Polish army equipment. This bataillon was destroyed in 1945 in Litztmannstadt as the Russians advanced. He was released from service in 1944 as he had very short vision.
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Soldbuch to Pionier Erich Köstner
€175.00Soldbuch to Pionier Erich Köstner. His Erkennungsmarke reads 1.Pi. 198 / 102. He entered the war on 24 september 1940 with 1 Kompanie Pionier Bataillon 198. This unit fought with the 98 Infanterie Division. This division was destroyed on 10 may 1944 after heavy fighting over the Krim. It was posted as coastal defence in Italy. It fought at Rimini and later retreated to Pieve di Cadore where it surrendered.
He was issued a rifle named f. E36 most probably indicating a French Mas 36 rifle. He was issued a heavy overcoat, gloves, sunglasses, dustgoggles, hbt uniform and sport shorts.
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Soldbuch Panzergrenadier Viktor Dohmen
€175.00Viktor Dohmen was first drafted in 1939. He entered service with Grenadier Regiment 36. He had a number of units but the last unit was Feldersatz Bataillon 57 and Panzergrenadier Ersatz Bataillon 4. He also served with a guard bataillon under Stalag 6.
He was wounded in September 1943 and was awarded the black wound badge.
He most likely served under the 6. Panzerdivision towards the end of the war. He has a postwar British zone identification book. Nice Soldbuch for further research!
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Rare K98 ‘ das Gewehr ‘ manual
€125.00K98 ‘ das Gewehr ‘ manual in excellent condition. Hard to find manual!
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Rare Panzer troops training manual – Ausbildungsvorschrift für die Panzertruppe, heft 6, Die leichte Panzerkompanie
€150.00Rare original Panzer troops training manual or Ausbildungsvorschrift für die Panzertruppe, heft 6, Die leichte Panzerkompanie. The manual is in very good condition and is nicely dated 2.9.1940. Nice Panzer related training manual!
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General shooting manual – Allgemeine Schiesslehre
€75.00Very nice original general shooting manual – Allgemeine Schiesslehre in very good condition.
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Manual: Zeichnung und Skizze by Luitpold Kamm, 1935
€125.00Very nice period manual: Zeichnung und Skizze or “drawings and sketches”. The manual is written by Leopold Kamm in München in 1935. Nice example with a number of tactical lessons!
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Manual: Sa. Fi. or Sandkastenfibel
€125.00Nice original German army issued tactical booklet/manual or Sa. Fi. “Sandkastenfibel”. Original and interesting example!
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Manual: Das buch vom Deutschen Unteroffizier
€125.00Very nice period book: Das buch vom Deutschen Unteroffizier or “The book from the German Corporal”. This book was given to a Unteroffizier within I.R. 37 (Infanterie-Regiment 37), most likely when he became an Unteroffizier. Nice period book!
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Wehrpass to Werner Weber, 1 Staffel, Jagdgeschwader 53 KIA 1941
€180.00Nice original Wehrpass with many entries for Werner Weber, Obergefreiter in 1. Staffel, Jagdgeschwader 53. This is a nice Wehrpass with many entries that would be nice for a further research. The cover is loose, otherwise in good condition.
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Dutch Germaansche SS-Vormingsbladen 1941 #6
€125.00Original Dutch Germaansche SS-Vormingsbladen in very good condition.
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Dutch Germaansche SS-Vormingsbladen 1941 #8
€125.00Original Dutch Germaansche SS-Vormingsbladen in very good condition.
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Dutch Germaansche SS-Vormingsbladen 1943 #5
€100.00Original Dutch Germaansche SS-Vormingsbladen in good condition.
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Amtliches Fernsprechbuch für den Bezirk der Reichspostdirektion Berlin 1941
€225.00Rare original 1941 dated phone book for Berlin reading Amtliches Fernsprechbuch für den Bezirk der Reichspostdirektion Berlin 1941. Rare original example, not to be confused with the 1980 reprint. Nice piece for any staff or office display!
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Rare Luftwaffe Jet Fighter Me 163B Komet Flugzeug Handbuch – Teil 8A Schußwaffenanlage
€800.00Rare Luftwaffe Jet Fighter Me 163B Flugzeug Handbuch – Teil 8A Schußwaffenanlage in excellent condition. This is a rare original manual for the infamous Luftwaffe ME 163 B fighter Jet. This manual compiles all the information about the weapon systems on board of teh ME 163B. It is a important manual for pilot as well as the the ground troups maintenancing the ME 163. It has multiple fold out pages. There is a digital version on this website. The manual is a very rare late war example in excellent condition. Unique opportunity to acquire this rare and high end manual for one of the first fighter jets in the world!
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Voggenreiter Ausbildungstafeln für die Infanterie 17/ 17a about trench construction
€25.00Voggenreiter Ausbildungstafeln für die Infanterie 17/ 17a about trench construction.
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Press photo; Reichsaussenminister von Ribbentrop
€50.00Press photo; Reichsaussenminister von Ribbentrop.
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Press photo; Reichsaussenminister von Ribbentrop 45 jahre alt
€100.00Reichsaussenminister von Ribbentrop on his 45th birthday in 1943.
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Period F.W. Assmann & Söhne sales catalogue
€400.00Rare original F.W. Assmann & Söhne sales catalogue. This catalogue showcases all the buckles, buttons and uniform accesories produced by Assmann during the war. It has many interesting features. Rare period catalogue that could be a ultimate collection list for the specialised collector!
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Period WKC Waffenfabrik sales catalogue
€275.00Rare original WKC Waffenfabrik sales catalogue. This catalogue showcases all the daggers, bayonets and swords produced by WKC during the war. It has many interesting features such as custom engravings etc. Rare period catalogue that could be a ultimate collection list for the specialised collector!
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MG34 manual by Oberleutnant A. Butz, 1943
€250.00Rare original and complete army issue MG34 manual in very good condition. The manual is in very good condition and is for as far as I can see not missing any pages. Nice in depth manual about the MG34, its accessories, application, within vehicles Etc. Very hard to find issued manual!
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MG34 manual by Oberleutnant A. Butz, 1941
€250.00Rare original and complete army issue MG34 manual in very good condition. The manual is in very good condition and is for as far as I can see not missing any pages. Nice in depth manual about the MG34, its accessories, application, within vehicles Etc. Very hard to find issued manual!
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Set of German soldiers humoristic postcards
€65.00Set of German soldiers humoristic postcards in good condition. They are still in the original envelope. The postcards were designed and printed by Albert Horn from Gotha. As far as I can see there are 17 postcards. Nice piece of period pocket litter!
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Waffen-SS Artillery and Flak photo album
€700.00Waffen-SS Artillery and Flak photo album in as found condition. The album has many interesting photos showing artillery pieces, officers and other uniforms. There are some missing photos but the album is a good base for further research!
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Impressive Luftwaffe Afrika photo album with Panzer, artillery and aircraft
€1,400.00Impressive Luftwaffe Afrika photo album with Panzer, artillery and aircraft in good condition. The album is well filled and has approximately 300 photos. The images show the Afrika campaign trough the eyes of a enlisted man serving with a Flak and Aircraft maintenance crewmember. It is mainly focussed on vehicles; be it tanks, trucks and aircraft. It seems that late in 1942 he was wounded and sent back to Germany to recover. This is probably also the reason he was not taken prisoner when the southern front fell. On the first page there is a Russian receipt for food in the Russian POW camp 147. It seems he was sent to the eastern front after healing from his wounds. The photoalbum is really impressive regarding the large number of vehicle and aircraft photos!
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Deathcard Jakob Oberhauser KIA 07.01.45 Steinbach
€50.00Gefreiter Jakob Oberhauser served in a Grenadier Regiment. He died 07.01.1945 at a Hauptverbandplatz. He was first buried in Steinbach, Belgium but later at Bastogne, Recogne.
Jakob Oberhauser ruht auf der Kriegsgräberstätte in Recogne-Bastogne .
Endgrablage: Block 3 Reihe 4 Grab 154
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Deathcard Stabsgefreiter Heinrich Hitz KIA 25.12.44 Belgium Leneville
€30.00Deathcard Stabsgefreiter Heinrich Hitz was killed in action 25.12.44 Belgium Leneville which is probably Luneville between Nancy and Strassbourg.
Heinrich Hitz ruht auf der Kriegsgräberstätte in Lommel .
Endgrablage: Block 2 Grab 177
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Wound badge document Grenadier Alfred Hamann Gren Regt 431
€40.00Wound badge document belgoning to Grenadier Alfred Hamann serving with 3. Kompanie Grenadier Regiment 431 on 30.0.1945. His uit at that point was fighting in Ostpreußen. Between 18 and 32 January the unit retreated from Elbing, Bischofsburg to Guttstadt.
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Soldbuch grouping
€500.00Soldbuch to Unteroffizier Paul Walter, serving with I./ Flak-Regiment 53 (mot.) trop., a motorized tropical unit of the 19. Flak-Division that saw heavy action on the Eastern Front before being destroyed in the final stages of the North Africa campaign.
The Soldbuch belongs to Paul Walter born on 11.6.1917 in Hamborn. Before the war, he was a trained Kaufmann (clerk) and Buchhalter in the Spedition industry in Goch. His military career began with Flakabteilung 37, where he served during the Battle of France in 1940; a surviving Ansichtskarte (postcard) from 18.6.1940 describes his unit deployed in open fields to provide Panzerschutz and Fliegerschutz along the French Chausseen.
He was promoted to Gefreiter and eventually Unteroffizier. As a specialist in the Nachrichtenzug (signals platoon), he was trained in field communications, with numerous photos showing him and his squad climbing Telegrafenmasten and posing in front of Funkwagen to establish vital communication lines.
His unit, I./53, was a specialized tropical designated outfit. A Marschbefehl (march order) dated 18.1.1943 details his final deployment: he was ordered to travel from Caserta, Italy, via Neapel, Reggio, and Trapani to arrive in Tunis to deliver critical equipment . He reported to the front on 20.1.1943, just as the Axis pocket in Tunisia was tightening.
He was awarded several awards:
– 1.9.1941: Flak-Erdkampfabzeichen
– 16.10.1941: Rumänische Tapferkeitsmedaille
– 20.11.1941: Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz
– 10.1.1942: Funk trüppführer (?) Abzeichen
– 30.01.1942: Schützenschnur Für besonder Auszeichnungen
– 20.05.1942: Ostmedaille zur Erinnering an den Ostfeldzug
– 16.5.1942: Eisernes Kreuz II Klasse
– 10.01.1943: Dienstauszeichnung der Wehrmacht 4. Klasse– 10.05.1943: Ärmelstreifen „Afrika“ (Afrika Cuff Title), awarded for his service with the Afrikakorps forces.His unit, I./ Flak-Regiment 53 (mot.) trop., was part of the 19. Flak-Division. The division provided the primary anti-aircraft and anti-tank umbrella for the German and Italian forces in North Africa. After the retreat from El Alamein, the unit fought desperate rearguard actions across Libya and into the Tunis bridgehead. Following the collapse of the Axis lines, the unit surrendered en masse to Allied troops in May 1943.
Paul Walter survived his time as a Kriegsgefangener (POW), eventually returning to Krefeld. In March 1956, he had these documents officially certified by the local Fernmeldebauamt (telecommunications office), likely to secure a post-war pension or civil service position.
A complete grouping including the Soldbuch, Arbeitsbuch, Marschbefehl, and a collection of Fotos showing his transition from a clerk in Goch to a veteran of the Eastern Front and the North African desert!
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Dutch Germaansche SS-Vormingsbladen 1943 #8
€125.00Original Dutch Germaansche SS-Vormingsbladen in very good condition.
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Dutch Germaansche SS-Vormingsbladen 1943 #9
€125.00Original Dutch Germaansche SS-Vormingsbladen in very good condition.
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Dutch SS-Standarte Westland recruitment leaflet
€275.00Dutch SS-Standarte Westland recruitment flyer in very good condition. Hard to find example.
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Dutch 34. SS-Freiwilligen Grenadier Division Landstorm Nederland recruitment leaflet
€300.00Rare Dutch 34. SS-Freiwilligen Grenadier Division Landstorm Nederland recruitment flyer. This is a rare smaller sized flyer printed later in the war.
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Imperial post card lot
€75.00Interesting lot of first world war post cards with interesting stories on the back.
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Soldbuch grouping of Kurt Helbig, Art Regt 276, 276 VGD, MP44, Ardennes
€550.00Soldbuch grouping of Unteroffizier Kurt Helbig, serving with Artillerie Regiment 276 under the 276 Volksgrenadier Division during the Ardennes offensive. He was first serving with several Luftwaffe search light units such as Flakscheinwerfer-Abteilung 238 and on 16.10.44 drafted in 276 VGD. The first page on his Soldbuch notes the fact that he was not issued a Heer Soldbuch but was part of the army. He participated during the Ardennes offensive and must have whitnessed a large portion of the combat in the area of the 276 VGD as described below. He was issued a MP44 for the Ardennes Offensive which he later had to turn in in March 1945. He was wounded 13.2.45 near Prüm.
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Press Photo; Market Garden dropzone
€35.00Press Photo; Market Garden dropzone
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